Sail Area/Displacement Ratio This ratio indicates the speed of a boat in light wind. The higher the number the faster
the boat.
* Cruising Sailboats have ratios between 10 and 15.
* Cruiser-Racers have ratios between 16-20.
* Racing Sailboats have ratios above 20.
*
High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24.
