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Sailing: downwind faster than the wind according to Newtonian physics and Galilean relativity | Photo: Carter/PWA
A new theory on sailing downwind faster than the wind
Sailing is an ancient skill and art. It involves a complex balance between wind, boat, sail, and several laws of physics and motion.
Robby Naish: one of the greatest windsurfers of all time | Photo: Naish Archive
Robby Naish rides 'The Longest Wave'
Over the course of 40 years, professional waterman Robby Naish has won over 150 tournament victories and became a 24-time world champion.
RS:X: the windsurfing class will make its last Olympic appearance in Tokyo 2020 | Photo: Shutterstock
The qualified RS:X windsurfers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Twenty-five male windsurfers and 27 female windsurfers will compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Neubauer ramps it up for Lennart's Wind Park in Naxos
The Greek windsurfing phenomenon returned to his sporting roots for a wild and innovative project.
Zane Schweitzer claims 2020/2021 IWT Big Wave Awards
Zane Schweitzer is the grand winner of the International Windsurfing Tour (IWT) Big Wave Awards.
The physics of windsurfing
How does wind help propel a windsurf board and sail?