AeroHydro Dynamics of Sailing, 3rd Edition by C.A. Marchaj
Analysis and Design of Airplane Structures by E. F. Bruhn 1949
Modern Gyroplane Design by Martin Hollmann
Modern Propeller & Duct Design by Martin Hollmann & Mark Bettosini
Skene's Elements of Yacht Design, 8th Edition by Francis S. Kinney
Sail Performance by C.A. Marchaj
Sailrite Kits Catalog
(download from www.sailrite.com)
NACA Reports: No. 181, 188, 344 (used in developing
this lesson, not directly useful)
No additional tools are required.
Understanding the Effects of Rating Rules
Understanding the Effects of Tradition & Aesthetics
Basic Aerodynamic Principles
Basic Sail Design Principles
Traditional Unstayed Masts
Conventional Stayed Rigs
Partially Stayed Rigs
Myth of the Straight Jib Luff
Designing Freestanding and Rotating Masts as Cantilevered Spars
Designing Bowsprits & Boomkins
Designing Booms, Sprits, Spreaders, & Wishbone Booms
Design Considerations for Carbon Fiber / Graphite Fiber Spars
Designing Rig Fittings
Designing Compression Posts and Tabenacles
Relating Rigs to Static & Dynamic Stability Calculations
Weight Reduction Never to Be Achieved by Reducing Strength
Rig Types
Drawing Sail Plan and Figuring Balance
Control of Sail Set
Designing for Ease of Handling by Human Beings
Considerations for Liveaboard and Voyaging Rigs
Considerations for Dinghy and Beach Boat Rigs
Sizing Lines
Sizing Blocks and Sheaves
Construction of Blocks
Multiplying Power
Special Considerations
Magnus Effect Design
Support for a Rotary Wing Drive
Dynamic Strength Calculations for Rotor
Blades
Dynamic Scaled Sacrificial Models