Is it the apparent wind created by forward momentum? Is it possible to go downwind faster than the wind speed?
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As another reply mentions, ice skating is an excellent analogy.
The keel/centerboard is like the skate planted on the ice. The sail is like a skate that constantly pushes sideways.
Minimise drag and maximize strength and sailfoil boats can attain nearly limitless (at least ridiculous) speeds.
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