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The proper yacht
Book by Beiser, Arthur
- GenresNautical
364 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1978
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About the author
Arthur Beiser
69 books35 followersArthur Beiser is an American physicist and geophysicist .
Arthur Beiser studied physics and received his PhD from New York University , where he later became an associate professor of physics. He was a Senior Research Scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, where he focused on cosmic rays and magnetohydrodynamics in geophysics and astrophysics . He worked both theoretically and experimentally, taking part in expeditions to the observation of cosmic rays and magnetic phenomena to Alaska and the Pacific.
He is a Fellow of the Explorers Club and chaired the Explorers Club's Committee on Space Exploration .
Beiser is known for numerous physics textbooks, but also published books on geology and sailing (he is a passionate sailor who sailed around Cape Horn and twice crossed the Atlantic in his sailing boat). His wife Germaine Beiser is also an author and co-author of physics textbooks.
Arthur Beiser studied physics and received his PhD from New York University , where he later became an associate professor of physics. He was a Senior Research Scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, where he focused on cosmic rays and magnetohydrodynamics in geophysics and astrophysics . He worked both theoretically and experimentally, taking part in expeditions to the observation of cosmic rays and magnetic phenomena to Alaska and the Pacific.
He is a Fellow of the Explorers Club and chaired the Explorers Club's Committee on Space Exploration .
Beiser is known for numerous physics textbooks, but also published books on geology and sailing (he is a passionate sailor who sailed around Cape Horn and twice crossed the Atlantic in his sailing boat). His wife Germaine Beiser is also an author and co-author of physics textbooks.
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May 29, 2022
This is an excellent resource for the sailing beginner to the sailing expert. Mr. Beiser clearly loves the sport of sailing and the lifestyle he has chosen. I highly recommend this classic for anyone considering spending a weekend or year on a yacht.
November 24, 2015
Beiser goes into the features and details that make up a good liveable, seaworthy yacht. Following chapters addressing hull, rig, deck, engines and accomodation he gives 58 examples of boats meeting those criteria. We're not considering mass produced "Tupperware" but well built fiberglass, wood laminate, ferrocement, steel and composite vessels. I love having this ready to hand on my shelf.
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