The Science of Sailing
Why Boats Float, How They Sail, and Other Mysteries
Published on 16. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-07-149434-2 (ISBN)
Description
This fascinating tour through the magic of sailing will improve your skills while it satisfies your curiosity
By what alchemy do rudder, sail and keel transform air into motion? How does a boat sail into the wind, how mediate between water and wind? How is it that a keel provides "lift" and why is a boat not tipped by the wind? Why do some boats plane while others plow, and for that matter, how does such a contraptionfloat in the first place? The Science of Sailing answersthese questions and more.
By what alchemy do rudder, sail and keel transform air into motion? How does a boat sail into the wind, how mediate between water and wind? How is it that a keel provides "lift" and why is a boat not tipped by the wind? Why do some boats plane while others plow, and for that matter, how does such a contraptionfloat in the first place? The Science of Sailing answersthese questions and more.
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Edition
2005. 2nd Printing ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Rockport, ME
United States
Illustrations
110 Illustrations
ISBN-13
978-0-07-149434-2 (9780071494342)
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Canadian yacht designer Steve Killing has participated in four Americas Cup challenges. His firm designs racing and cruising sailboats, historic sailing vessels, classic racing powerboats, and small craft.
Douglas Hunter (Port McNicoll, Ontario) is a former editor of Canadian Yachting magazine and a widely published author, illustrator, and book packager. Hunter has authored or co-authored 12 books, including one previous book with Killing.
Douglas Hunter (Port McNicoll, Ontario) is a former editor of Canadian Yachting magazine and a widely published author, illustrator, and book packager. Hunter has authored or co-authored 12 books, including one previous book with Killing.