Physics of Sailing Explained

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2003-12-01
Mått141 x 218 x 10 mm
Vikt222 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor160
FörlagRowman & Littlefield
ISBN9781574091700

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IntroductionI. Hulls1. Hull Speed2. Surface Resistance3. Shape Resistance4. Parasitic ResistanceII. Keels5. Bernoulli's Principal and Lift6. Vortex Formation7. Righting Moment8. Total ResistanceIII. Sails9. Basic Sail Theory10. Induced Drag11. Turbulence12. Sail Interaction13. Sail Shapes for Different Points of Sail14. Sail TrimIV. The Physics of Weather for Sailors15. Local Weather16. Global Weather Patterns17. TidesFurther ReadingSailing TermsIndex

Brian Anderson is well qualified to write on how sail boats sail, being a lecturer in physics as well as a keen cruiser and racer. If you have ever wondered why you were being overtaken by a similar boat to yours which seems to be doing everything you are doing but still managing that extra speed, this book will explain the reason and next time out he may not get in front. A wealth of subjects such as vortex formation, surface resistance, induced drag and even parasitic resistance (not an antibiotics!) are all discussed and explained. The black and white photographs and illustrations complement the text as the reader goes from basics such as a boat s maximum speed is fundamentally determined by its length, to a description of Bernoulli s Principle and the effect of the Coriolis force. Clearly and logically written this is an invaluable book for anyone who wants to do a little more than just messing about in boats.