↓

Old Salt Blog

a virtual port of call for all those who love the sea , hosted by nautical novelist Rick Spilman

Old Salt Blog
Home Menu ↓
Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content
  • Home
  • About the Blog
  • Seastories
    • Newbooks
    • Reviews
    • Critiques
  • Lore of the Sea
    • Current
    • Ships
    • Language
    • Sea Songs
    • Rigging
  • History
  • Galleries
  • Old Salt Press
  • Contact
Home→Tags apparent wind

Tag Archives: apparent wind

22 knots of boat speed in 2 knots of wind?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Rick SpilmanApril 18, 2010

The physics here is fascinating.   How is it possible that the America’s Cup challenger ”USA” can sail at 22 knots in only two knots of wind?  Chuck Lantz of the Enquirer, explains how it is done. America’s Cup boatspeed – Making something out … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged America’s Cup challenger, apparent wind
© 2025 - Old Salt Blog Proudly powered by WordPress  Weaver II by WP Weaver
↑