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About the team
About the team
We will be designing, developing, and implementing control systems and rigging lines on our SuMoth. Combining technical knowledge and experience in the field, our work aims to create a sustainable and reliable complete systems package, to allow optimum performance on the water. Through careful design and integration, we strive to deliver a solution that supports our goals of sustainability and performance. Our team are open to applications from Sheffield University students with sailing background, for application information, contact us!
Meet the team
Team Lead: Pete Cowley
Co-Lead: Tom Keep
Caleb Goh
Fintan
Matthew Pomfret
Frances Verrier
Edwin Jones
Joe Sparks
Moth Systems overview:
Mainsheet- The mainsheet is the most important control on the boat, setting the position of the sail in relation to the wind. It is adjusted constantly while sailing.
Downhaul- The downhaul adds tension to the luff of the sail, changing the draft and shape of the sail.
Outhaul- The outhaul is a control line used to add tension to the foot of the sail. It adjusts the sail depth and the overall power.
Kicker- The kicker is one of the highest tension lines on the boat, with static loads reaching up to 800kg when sailing upwind. The high purchase system allows the helm to adjust the sail leech tension during the race.
Centreboard Controls- The wand and centreboard are what makes a moth fly. Ride height and sensitivity are controlled through a system of pulleys and mechanical linkages which are adjusted while racing.
Rudder- The rudder foil angle is changed by rotating the twist grip tiller, altering the angle of the whole rudder system allowing the sailor to finely tune the pitch of the boat while racing.
Stays- The stays hold the mast in place, and affect how the rig responds to loading.
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