Which material property enabled efficient longship navigation against headwinds?

💡 Explanation

A high length-to-beam ratio minimizes leeway because the hydrodynamic resistance is concentrated along the hull's length, offering less side area for wind to act against, therefore, course can be more controlled, rather than other characteristics optimizing wave or structural behavior directly.

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