This is Looking at Sails by Dick Kenny

This is Looking at Sails by Dick Kenny

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Zusammenfassung

An examination of sails from the basic principles of aerodynamics to the finer points of sail trim. Sailcloth construction, the design and use of headsails, mainsails and spinnakers are explained and illustrated.

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This is Looking at Sails by Dick Kenny

Sail design and sail technology are developing rapidly. Stronger and more stable materials and the increased use of computer-assisted design have benefited both the racing and cruising yachtsman. In this book, the author examines sails, from the basic principles of aerodynamics to the finer points of sail trim. Sailcloth construction, the design and use of headsails, mainsails and spinnakers are explained and illustrated. The author is a racing yachtsman, writer and journalist.
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ISBN 13 9780713658002
ISBN 10 0713658002
Titel This is Looking at Sails
Autor Dick Kenny
Serie This Is
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Erscheinungsjahr 1988-05-26
Seitenanzahl 160
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