Physics of Sailing (2009)
by John Kimball

John Kimball’s lively and accessible Physics of Sailing offers an introduction to the basic science underlying the sport of sailing.

Kimball, a UAlbany professor of physics, demonstrates the many ways science can be used to understand the principles of sailboat propulsion and how a scientific understanding of the boat, wind, and water can lead to more skillful sailing. He skillfully applies the principles of fluid mechanics to sailboat technology and the art of sailing.