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A must-read for those interested in sailboat design. You get to compare a variety of hull shapes and rig configurations and learn how they are affected by the forces of wind, water and design. Translated from French, this edition was revised in 1994, and is considered one of the best books on the subject.
Table of Contents:
Environment of the Sailing Boat
Aero- and Hydrodynamics
Equilibrium of a Sailing Boat
Stability
Hydrodynamic Forces
Aerodynamic Forces
Movement in Waves
Combination of Hull/Sails and Balance
208 pp., softcover
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