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.