The international classic work of reference for anyone wishing to understand the factors governing the performance of a sailing boat. A new Appendix in this Third Edition presents a simple graphic method for predicting a yacht's behavior.
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Tony Marchaj's expertise in wind tunnel and test tank research, combined with his practical sailing experience, make him uniquely qualified to write this book. Previously a research fellow in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Southampton University, he is now an independent aerodynamics consultant whose ability and advice are sought throughout the world. Each of his previous books - Sailing Theory and Practice and Seaworthiness, the Forgotten Factor - have become classic reference works. His technical paper on "Design for Extreme Conditions" was awarded the coveted Silver Medal by the Royal Institute of Naval Architects, of which he is a member. Marchaj's love of sailing began in his native Poland, where he was a national Finn champion. That love has continued through involvement in many different research projects, ranging from 12-meter rig design to third world fishing fleets. He now lives permanently at his rural retreat in France.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aero-Hydrodynamics of Sailing,
By Roy G (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Aero-Hydrodynamics of Sailing (Hardcover)
I first read the prior edition of this book in the 1970s. When a new edition came out, I purchased it, knowing that I would probably not have a chance to read it again for a long time. In a nutshell, this is one of the best nonfiction books I have ever read. Period. The author communicates his subject matter concisely, clearly, comprehensively. The book is not meant for those without some technical or mathematical interest in sailing. Not that the reader needs to be an engineer -- you just need to have an interest in the way an engineer thinks. The author will explain it to you in non-engineering terms (with the tehcnical back up right there, too). There are a lot of formulae, but one can read the narrative description of the meaning of the formulae without parsing the mathematical statements. I agree that the "1" or "2" ratings tried to evaluate the book as something it is not (it is not an intro to sailing theory meant for those without some mathematical inquisitiveness).
After reading this book you will understand, in (either or both, reader's choice) mathematical or common sense terms how a sail boat works, the interaction of wind & sail, hull and waves/water. In my view, this is a masterpiece.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent introduction,
By Mike W. (New England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Aero-Hydrodynamics of Sailing (Hardcover)
I became a fan of Marchaj's work when my wife gave me a copy of of his Theory and Practice of Sailing. I went through it without pausing. From there I moved on to Aero-Hydordynamics and found this too to be a well written book if you have the right background to understand the material. I come from an electrical engineering and physics background and with the tools those disciplines give me, I was able to get a great deal out of the book. I'm not sure this is the right book for someone with a non-technical background but for someone with technical training, it's an excellent introduction to the principles that affect how a boat is moved through the water by the wind.
11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent insight into aerodynamics and hydrodynamics,
By A Customer
This review is from: Aero-Hydrodynamics of Sailing (Hardcover)
This book provides excellent explanations of aero and hydrodynamic phenoma. Very well written. Useful and interesting
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