Department
DITEN – DSA (University of Genoa)
Master’s Degree
Year/semester
Yacht Design (Engineering)
1/I Semester
Course title
ID Course Code
Course Credit (CFU)
Scientific-Disciplinary Sector
Course Type
Professor
Sailing Yacht Design
66276
6
ING-IND 01
Mono-Disciplinary Course
Edward Canepa
Education objectives
The units aims to provide the students with the
basic principles of the aerodynamic hydrodynamic behaviour of sails and hulls,
moving through advanced topics concerning the
sailing boat balance and performances.
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Learning outcomes
Choice and effects of the sail typology as a
function of the sailed course and of the wind
intensity. Details of equilibrium and dynamic of
a sailing vessel (upwind and downwind). Details
of sails, keel and rudder design.
Assesment
Lectures
Practice
Laboratory
Hours
48
Organization and examinations
The educational activities are organized into 48
hours of theoretical classes. Practical training
activities concerning CFD simulations for sails
and hulls may be performed.
Prerequisite
Bibliography references
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“The Simmetry of Sailing” Ross Garrett
“Aero-idrodinamica della Vela” C. A. Marchaj
“Sail Performance” C. A. Marchaj
“The Science of Yachts Wind & Water” H. F.
Kay
“The Best of Sail Trim” Charles Mason
“Sailing Yacht Design Theory” Claughton –
Wellicome – Shenoi
“Sailing Yacht Design Practice” Claughton –
Wellicome – Shenoi
“Maximum Sail Power” Brian Hancock
“Principles of Yacht Design” Lars Larsson