The Mechanics of Strength
Windsurfing and Lift11 min
Available until 21/07/2026
Have you ever seen a windsurfer who slices through the waves with the help of the breeze, as if flying over water? That's all thanks to the centreboard, and a physical concept: lift. The same force that makes planes fly and propels javelins over long distances.
Director
François-Philippe Gallois
Romain Blanc-Tailleur
Country
France
Year
2021
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