Waves — Upwind Enemy

A technical article explaining the physics of waves and their effects on boat sailing in upwind conditions. Dr. Walker discusses how wave characteristics, orbital motion, and breaking waves create different effects on boat performance, with specific focus on tactical approaches to dealing with wave-induced challenges.

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• wave dynamics
• sailing technique
• upwind sailing
• boat handling
• wave tactics