Symmetry of Sailing : The Physics of Sailing for Yachtsman - Ross Garrett

Symmetry of Sailing

The Physics of Sailing for Yachtsman

By: Ross Garrett

Paperback | 25 January 1996

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Here is a detailed study of the motive forces of a yacht written in clear and accessible terms. The author has the rare gift of enabling his readers to relate the nautical phenomena with which they are so familiar to a scientific explanation of how and why these occur. The first part covers downwind sailing, upwind sailing, sails, the hull, and the dynamic motion of a yacht. Part Two is devoted to more mathematical explanations of the same phenomena for those requiring a more scientific approach.
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A technoid's delight....If you're willing to wade through it and spend some time scratching your head, there are enough nuggets here to make this a worthwhile read.--Sailing World

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