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SkySails System – Kite Sail Technology – Wind Power Vessel

Kite Sailing Technology – Kite Sail Material & Performance

The SkySails-System consists of three simple main components: A towing kite with rope, a launch and recovery system, and a control system for automatic operation.Instead of a traditional sail fitted to a mast, SkySails uses large towing kites for the propulsion of the ship. Their shape is comparable to that of a paraglider.The towing kite is made of high-strength and weatherproof textiles.

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