Challenges in sailboat design
Using wind power and sails as the primary means of propulsion brings additional dimensions to the design of a sailboat compared to ship or powerboat d…
Resistance
What the hydrodynamic resistance is and why it matters
The motion of a sailing yacht through water requires energy to overcome resistance. It is essential to know the mechanisms behind the generation of th…
What is the Froude number?
The Froude number is a dimensionless number used to quantify the influence of gravity on the motion of a fluid. It is the ratio of the inertia forces …