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Science of windsurfing

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Created by spanishwog > 9 months ago, 2 Feb 2016
spanishwog
QLD, 121 posts
2 Feb 2016 9:24PM
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Hi all - looking for some good books on the science behind windsurfing including board, sail and fin design. Suggestions?
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NotWal
QLD, 7430 posts
3 Feb 2016 10:17PM
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Not a book, but who wants to read a whole book? -
joewindsurfer.blogspot.com/2008/04/jim-drakes-windsurf-physics.html

He's got a page on fins too but It's not very technical though:
joewindsurfer.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/fins.html


Wiki has some good info on foils: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_%28fluid_mechanics%29

spanishwog
QLD, 121 posts
6 Feb 2016 6:55AM
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Thanks mate - good read!
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