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There is an idea about sailing that seems obviously true and is only half the story. The idea is that a sail is a bag that catches the wind and gets pushed. That is what happens when the wind is ...

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All sailing is really about science and math,” says John O’Flaherty, executive director of Community Boating Center in Providence, RI. “You’re immersed in it, whether you realize it or not.” To ...

On June 25, the Planetary Society's LightSail 2 hitched a ride into orbit on board SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. The solar sail is propelled only by sunlight, and its technology holds promise for ...

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As NASA's exploration continues to push boundaries, a new solar sail concept selected by the agency for development toward a demonstration mission could carry science to new destinations. The ...

Every week, the students of PHYS 1205: The Physics of Sailing find themselves aboard a unique intersection of sailing practice and a traditional science class. The course, taught by Prof. Georg ...

Sailing is often thought of as a luxurious, relaxing time on the water. But those who sail competitively will tell you it’s a full-body workout. “You need to have a lot of core and knee strength,” ...