{"product_id":"9783319365572","title":"The Aero- and Hydromechanics of Keel Yachts","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Aero- and Hydromechanics of Keel Yachts\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSlooff, J.W.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow and why does sail boat performance depend on the configuration and trim of boat and sails? This book provides the yachtsman with answers in a relatively straightforward account of the physical mechanisms of sailing. It presents an accessible overview of the fluid dynamic aspects of sailing and sailing technology, addressing both aeromechanics and hydromechanics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are provided with the basic principles of physics and general mechanics that will assist their understanding of the fluid mechanics of sailing yachts. Rich appendices cover not only in-depth,mathematical-physical treatments and derivations for those wishing to explore further, but also helpful summaries of basic mathematical notions for those wishing to refresh their knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work explores keel yachts, specifically single-masted mono-hulls with ‘fore-and-aft’, Bermuda-rigged sails. However, much of it is applicable to other types of sailing vessels such as multi-hulls, yachts with multiple masts, windsurf boards and the like. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYachtsmen, yacht designers and professionals of sailing technology will all find something of interest in this work which provides explanations of the mechanics of sailing in a way that is scientifically justified, whilst remaining appealing to those wishing to use their knowledge on-board a sailing vessel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor some years I’m teaching a course on “Sailing Yacht Design” in the master class of yacht design. Actually, I’ve found your book the best one about physics of a sailing yacht I’ve ever read.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Canepa, assistant professor in Fluid Machinery at the University of Genova (Italy)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e…very impressed, no wonder it took so long. It is  “everything I ever wanted to know about sailing but was afraid to ask” !\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eFrank Woodward, former computational fluid dynamicist at the Boeing Company and Analytical Methods Inc., and a cruising yachtsman\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-10-13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319365572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-13275-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 625\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692917047436,"sku":"9783319365572","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319365572.jpg?v=1776701673","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319365572","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}