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Chasing

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Paul Larsen's zeal to become the fastest man on the water aboard a wind-powered craft and his path to attain the same amidst technical difficulties are described. Speed sailors are an eclectic and diverse bunch comprising professional windsurfers, kite boarders, hydrofoil and fixed-wing mast enthusiasts.

Author: Hancock, Brian
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Larsen, Paul

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String theory

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The areas in which the racing sailors are trying to achieve advancement includes increase in speed, rely on paneled sails, structure and its offshore performance. The sail designers analyze loads and compensate to maximize a sail's performance and prevent them from stretch.

Author: Hancock, Brian
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004
Methods, Sailing, Motorboat racing

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Tough choices

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Several different guidelines by experts while choosing a cruise headsail considering the way fibers and fabrics interrelate are presented. Difference between woven and laminated fabric, cross-cut and radial sail and radials and laminated sails are presented.

Author: Hancock, Brian
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
Canvas and Related Product Mills, Sails, Canvas and related products, Comparative analysis, Varieties, Marine equipment, Marine machinery

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