Welcome at sailtheory.comThis site is meant to stimulate the use of better theory of sailing.Click on a link on the right for more about that subject. I made this site because there are a lot of really stupid theories that are hard to use and give wrong results. Wrong theories are quite commonly learned at schools and even sailing schools. Because of this many people think theory in sailing is useless, and they are right if they are using the wrong theory. My hope is that you will find this information of use. Best Regards from This site is also available in my native language Nederlands: www.zeiltheorie.nl So, English is not my first language, so if someone feels the need to correct my English, please do. |
The wrong wing theory Why the most common wing theory is wrong. How a sail works Explains a wing theory that can be used for sails Experiments The theory explained with some simple experiments. Couples and forces How forces and moments work on a sailboat. Forces below the water The keel and the rudder. Resistance Explanation of what resistance a boat has through the water. Stability Why a boat tips over or not Tuning The basis of tuning. Frequently asked questions Please read this before sending me an email. Links Some links to other theory sites. |