Winging It ORACLE TEAM USA's Incredible Comeback to Defend the America's Cup

Name: Winging It ORACLE TEAM USA's Incredible Comeback to Defend the America's Cup
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ISBN: 9780071834124

ISBN-10: 0071834125

ISBN-13: 9780071834124

Edition: 2014

Authors: Diane Swintal, R. Steven Tsuchiya, Robert Kamins

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A miracle on the waterMillions of sailing enthusiasts and casual fans alike watched the America’s Cup in awe as the ORACLE TEAM USA trailing one point to New Zealand’s eight, was first to the finish line in eight consecutive races. This miracle triumph left many wondering "How did they do it?"The answers come together in Winging It, with insights from naval architects and builders on their radical boat designs, the consequences of racing these untested boats, and explanations of how the foils and wingsails—rarely seen on boats before—work. The book explores the impact of events that led up to the Cup, including how a sudden capsize threw the entire event into doubt before the 2013 America’s…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 12/10/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.40" wide x 9.00" long x 0.40" tall
Weight: 0.880