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Winged keel of Australia II. The Winged Keel is a sailboat keel originally designed by Ben Lexcen and made its first appearance on the 12-metre class yacht Australia II in the 1983 America's Cup.Along with Australia II's efficient sail design, this keel was one of the factors contributing to Australia II's success.inged keels are generally found on high performance sailboats, if they are not prohibited by class rules. They are only of benefit for yachts sailing upwind where stability and the ability to produce side force are important and if the draft is limited by the class rule.
Home > Resource Center > Tips for Renters > What Does a Keel Do? The graceful, sweeping lines of a sailboat above the waterline belie the very hard-working and functional part of the boat below the water â the keel. The word keel, which has Norse and Dutch roots, refers to either a structural or hydrodynamic component of a vessel. The information below describes the basic functions of sailboat keels. To ensure that the keel works as intended and that the ballast is in good shape, the condition of the keel should be checked regularly, either during a haul-out or in-water.