Author : Tom Whidden
Publisher : St Martins Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 10,40 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780312044176
Guide for both cruisers and racers that takes a look at the latest materials and rigging methods and simplifies the purchase and upkeep of a proper sail inventory.
Author : Bryon D. Anderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 39,19 MB
Release : 2023-09-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493083724
What is the best shape for a sailboat? How does turbulence affect a sailboat's movement through the water? Why do some keels have wings? Is it true that some sailboats can sail faster upwind than downwind? Authoritative yet accessible, The Physics of Sailing Explained is the perfect book for all those sailors who want to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of life at sea. It will enable cruisers and racers alike to better grasp how sails, keels, and hulls work together to keep boats afloat, and will sharpen their skills with a more subtle and thorough appreciation of why various boat design features are present and why certain tactics work in certain situations. Anderson outlines the science behind sailing in a way that anyone can understand and benefit from without having to trudge through a physics text or became a naval architect. Concepts are conveyed simply, concisely, and with many examples and illustrations. With the help of this invaluable book, sailors will be better prepared to handle any situations that might arise on the water.
Author : Stuart H. Walker
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 39,81 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393032963
A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.
Author : John Kimball
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,18 MB
Release : 2009-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 142007377X
Breaking down the complicated concepts of speed, acceleration, torque, fluid mechanics, and surface physics, Physics of Sailing provides a lively, easily accessible introduction to the basic science underlying the sport of sailing. It illustrates the many ways physics can be used to understand the principles of sailboat propulsion and how a scienti
Author : Wallace Ross
Publisher :
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 34,90 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Sailing
ISBN :
Author : Fabio Fossati
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 10,43 MB
Release : 2009-12-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1408113384
A groundbreaking technical analysis of yacht design based on cutting edge research in the field of aero-hydrodynamics.
Author : Brian Hancock
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 22,22 MB
Release : 2003-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1619304279
The art, science, history, and mystery of sails and sailmaking. Written in concise, layperson's language and full of photographs and personal anecdotes, this book goes step-by-step through the process of creating and using sails. Provided is a definitive look at the latest developments in sails, sailcloth, engineering, hardware, and sail trim. Also offered are case studies that illustrate which fibers, fabrics, and sails are suitable for a variety of different sailing applications, from simple dinghies and day sailors to offshore racing and cruising yachts. Sailors of all levels of interest and ability will find information they can apply to their own boats and sail choices.
Author : Giovanni Vulpetti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 17,98 MB
Release : 2009-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0387685006
Solar sail technology is very close to becoming an engineering reality and it will soon be used in the exploration of the solar system and beyond. This fascinating book provides an accessible introduction to solar sails and details how they work and what they will be used for in the exploration of space. It also examines current plans for solar sails and how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance their performance. Coverage shows how solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and demonstrates how access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system will become within reach.
Author : Gary Jobson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,96 MB
Release : 1990-07-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780312042783
Championship Tactics gives expert advice in a collection of stories from the greatest sailing races of recent decades, and includes profusely diagrammed professional secrets that even the Wednesday-night club racer can use. All boat racers will benefit from this professional collection of tips!
Author : C. A. Marchaj
Publisher : rrp
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 21,28 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sailing
ISBN : 9780713664072
Sail Performance, based on C A Marchaj's classic Sailing Theory & Practice, has established itself as the standard work on the subject and is now acclaimed as a milestone in sailing literature. From wind tunnel tests which he has conducted, Tony Marchaj describes how the factors of wind speed, sail area, sail shape, sail setting, the hull, angle of heel, wind gradient and steadiness of the wind all affect sail power, and why certain rigs are superior in power and efficiency to others. Sail Performance is a major work which is acclaimed for its analysis of the factors that contribute to an efficient sailing rig. 'Should be on the bookshelf of every serious amateur and professional sailor' Nautical Magazine
