PhilGoetz comments on The Correct Contrarian Cluster - Less Wrong
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No, in the situation I described, the apparent wind flows from the luff (leading edge) to the leach (trailing edge) of the sail. I have actually done this. I will see if I can produce a diagram later tonight.
Edit: Here is the diagram:
You're right.