Innovation in sailing: the serpent that eats itself
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Sailing is compared to Ouroboros, a serpent which eats its own tail according to legend, in that knowledge comes around again. For example the junk sail which is thousands of years old has been developed for the sails of the Team Philips boat.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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Passagemaker for the nineties
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The results of a survey of experienced sailors on the ideal long-distance cruising boat are presented. Construction, rigging, anchors, engine, power equipment, steering and galley are among the specifications discussed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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Defender and challenger drop their skirts
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A comparison is made of the design differences between the New Zealand's NZL 60 boat and the Italian ITA 45 boat, both of which are competing in the 2000 America's Cup off Auckland, New Zealand.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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