Innovation in sailing: the serpent that eats itself

Article Abstract:

Sailing is compared to Ouroboros, a serpent which eats its own tail according to legend, in that knowledge comes around again. For example the junk sail which is thousands of years old has been developed for the sails of the Team Philips boat.

Finance, Sailing, Myths and legends, Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken N.V.

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Passagemaker for the nineties

Article Abstract:

The results of a survey of experienced sailors on the ideal long-distance cruising boat are presented. Construction, rigging, anchors, engine, power equipment, steering and galley are among the specifications discussed.

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Defender and challenger drop their skirts

Article Abstract:

A comparison is made of the design differences between the New Zealand's NZL 60 boat and the Italian ITA 45 boat, both of which are competing in the 2000 America's Cup off Auckland, New Zealand.

Evaluation, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, America's Cup races

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