Exploratorium Science at America's Cup: "Sailing 102: Tip Don't Flip!"

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Channel: Exploratorium · 2011 · Science & Technology

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How do the America's Cup boats sail on just one hull?  And why do they tip over when they do?  Exploratorium Senior Scientist Paul Doherty dives deeper into the physics of the America's Cup catamarans in "Sailing 102: Tip Don't Flip!"

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