The electric solar wind sail is a propulsion system that uses the solar wind proton flow as a source of momentum for spacecraft thrust. The momentum of the solar wind is transferred to the spacecraft ...

Non-spinnaker divisions in distance races and jib-and-main evening races represent a growing segment of sailing. Sailors enjoy the simplicity of jib-and-main racing because it doesn’t require a big ...

It’s the final race of the 1999 Farr 40 Worlds in San Francisco, and the breeze has built to 20 knots. I’m trimming the jib on Samba Pa Ti. Our experience tells us we don’t need any jib inhauler in ...

Background: Lewis, 36, has a degree in mathmatics from the University of Chicago. He grew up in La Grange, learned to sail with his family as a child and began racing during his last year of college.