The physics of sailing, part I: sailing to windward
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Understanding the physics of sailing including sail force, water force and the ways on how to accelerate better are essential mechanisms to help the sailboat sail windward smoothly. Sailors must understand that sailboats, unlike birds and planes, travel through two fluids - water and wind.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Methods, Sailboats, Hydrodynamics
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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The course of college sailing
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College sailing has retained its winning formula of many boats, short courses and emphasis on team races for a number of years. Growth does seem to be lacking despite many high-schools taking up racing and in 2001 the future must be addressed.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
Management, Universities and colleges, Recreation
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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