Aquarius Sail Owners

I am looking for a recommendation on a good book. I already have a book titled, 'The Symmetry of Sailing.' What I am looking for is another read on the physics of sailing, any suggestions?

Thanks.

"High Performance Sailing" by Frank Bethwaite. Best book I have ever read and it covers about everything. Make sure it is that book not "Higher Performance Sailing" which deals more with hydro-foiling sailing.

Kevin Keller wrote:"High Performance Sailing" by Frank Bethwaite. Best book I have ever read and it covers about everything.

thanks, just purchased on amazon
any other suggestions out there?

Bill, when can I get your book?

Cat wars, tactics and expletives. By Sir Ben Ainsley

Here's a good one, Sailing and Theory and Practice by C. A. Marchaj.

I just ordered the book Bill, thanks.

Franklin, I hope you were able to order the correct book from Amazon because they kind of mix the two on their page, reviews for the older book and show the older title but the date of publication shows 2011. The one you want was prior to the 2011 book. Frank Bathwaite has since died but he was a wealth of knowledge.

If I read all the words correctly, the earlier book is not available through Amazon, and the later book is mislabeled.

Need to look elsewhere...

I found a copy at half.com hopefully its the right one...

High Performance Sailing by Frank Bethwaite (1996, Paperback) : Frank Bethwaite (1996)
ISBN-10: 0070057990 ; ISBN-13: 9780070057999
Condition: Good
Price: $3.92

Can't beat that price. It's the correct one.

Awesome, I cannot wait for it to arrive.

Let me know what you think of it. I don't think you will be disappointed.

DId you gents get your books?

Kevin Keller wrote:DId you gents get your books?

I put three books on my Christmas list to hopefully head off the usual socks and underwear..................

I got my copy about a week ago. Its very impressive amount of information...not the easiest read but so far I have learned a ton. I feel like I will need to reread much of it a couple times to have a reasonable chance to retain...its just so full of information...that is mostly new to me.

You are 100% right. I have never been able to digest all of the information. I learned a huge amount from the book though and I occasionally pull it out and read it. He was one hell of a smart guy.

I am reading the book Bill recommended and it's good too.