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The two sails cause an overall larger displacement of air perpendicular to the direction of flow when compared to one sail. They act to form a larger wing, or airfoil, around which the wind must pass. The total length around the outside has also increased and the difference in air speed between windward and leeward sides of the two sails is greater, resulting in more lift. The jib experiences a greater increase in lift with the two sail combination.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Anderson|first=Bryon D.|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52542601|title=The physics of sailing explained|date=2003|publisher=Sheridan House|isbn=1-57409-170-0|___location=Dobbs Ferry, NY|oclc=52542601}}</ref>
 
==Sail performance design variables==