Due to the high propulsive efficiency and better maneuverability under high speed, the water-jetted unmanned surface vehicle (USV) is widely studied and used. This paper presents complete maneuvering tests and control algorithm designed for a twin water-jetted USV model. Firstly, a wireless network control platform is established, and maneuvering tests, for instance, an inertia test, zig-zag test and turning test, are carried out to verify the maneuverability of the USV. In light of the complexity and uncertainty of ship sailing and ship handling, the Human Simulated Intelligent Control (HSIC) method is utilized to optimize the response time, accuracy and robustness of the controller. Finally, for the path following and track rectification part, a Line of Sight (LOS) algorithm is improved and proved practicable with triangle/square path tests. The proposed intelligent navigation algorithm specially designed for matching with the control methods, showing satisfactory improvements on the motion control and path following of the specific USV.

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The rudder is an important appendage and used to adjust the course and balance the lateral displacement in the sailing regatta. RANSE (Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes Equations) was used to simulate the viscous flow field of the hull for 470 Class yacht based on CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). It is found that the stall angle was 30 degrees when the displacement is 280 kg and the boat speed is 2 m/s to 8 m/s. If the speed increases, the wake flow of the hull will influence the valid area of the rudder and span-chord ratio and the stall angle will be 35 degrees at the speed of 10 m/s. The lift-drag ratio will increase when the rudder angle is from 10 degrees to 25 degrees. The results would provide a theoretical reference for athletes to manipulate the sailboat.

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