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Aero-hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachts

Author:	Fabio Fossati
Published:	2009
Format:	Paperback, 368 pages
Size:	254 × 191 × 25 mm

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Unlock the Science Behind Winning Yacht Designs

Learn how aerodynamics and hydrodynamics shape sailing yacht performance in this authoritative guide for designers and racing enthusiasts.

Aero-Hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachts by Fabio Fossati is a comprehensive technical analysis of yacht design, focusing on the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic principles that influence a sailing yacht's performance. Drawing from years of research and testing in wind tunnels and towing tanks, Fossati presents state-of-the-art insights into performance prediction, which are fundamental to modern yacht design.

Key Features of the Book

In-depth examination of aerodynamic forces acting on sails and hulls.
Analysis of hydrodynamic interactions between hulls, keels, and rudders.
Detailed discussions on performance prediction methods.
Illustrations with colour photographs, diagrams, and graphs to elucidate complex concepts.

This book serves as an essential resource for professional yacht designers, racing sailors, and students of yacht design, offering a systematic and up-to-date analysis of the factors governing yacht behaviour under sail.

About the Author

Fabio Fossati has been the scientific coordinator for wind tunnel testing of sailing yachts at Milan Polytechnic since 2004. He was in charge of wind tunnel testing for the Prada Challenge and Luna Rossa America's Cup teams, bringing a wealth of practical and research experience to his analysis of yacht performance.