Until the mid of the 19th century, sailing ships were the primary means for marine commerce; this period is known as the Age of Sail. Throughout history sailing has been instrumental in the development of civilization, affording humanity greater mobility than travel overland, whether for trade, transport or warfare, and the capacity for fishing.
Over the last 2 years, I have been introduced to sailing by my friend Hemant Arondekar who has a passion for sailing. I have been only on short serene sails with Hemant compared to his more adventurous longer journeys. His account of forays into the deep waters are exciting and inspiring.
Hemant shared that the physics of sailing arises from a balance of forces between the wind powering the sailing craft as it passes over its sails and the resistance by the sailing craft against being blown off course, which is provided in the water by the keel, the rudder, underwater foils and other elements of the underbody of a sailboat
There are many positives from sailing: eco-friendly, harnessing Nature’s energy, no pollution and the list goes on. However this MondayMuse focusses on those two lessons of being powered by the wind yet not blown away because of the underbody elements.
Open-mindedness is nothing without being anchored in thinking. Without the safety weight of the latter, we will be swept off the discerning surface. In the hurry to just rush with the trend, logic and lives are often turned upside down. So to use the wind (outside), secure the things (inside) that ensure you do not topple.
Harness the blowing wind while sailing
But heed the heft that foils overturning!
~ Pravin K. Sabnis
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