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The wind-assisted yacht propulsion system from SkySails uses the power of wind to tow yachts with kites. The eco-friendly system reduces fuel consumption and offers a new comfort in yachting. SkySails kites fly at altitudes of up to 300 meters and can thus take advantage of the strong and constant high-altitude wind that is not reduced by ...
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 para-glider. The towing kite is made of high-strength and weatherproof textiles. The tethered flying SkySails can operate at altitudes between 100 and 300m where stronger and more stable winds ...
First Silent 60 showcases Silent-Yachts’ optional kite sail system
2021年11月29日 · Silent-Yachts has showcased its first Silent 60, which carries 42 solar panels for 17kWp of solar energy and is further boosted by the brand’s optional kite sail system.
Get Powered by the Wind! - kite-boat.com
Our kite systems enable boats to be powered by the force of kites. The kite flies at wind-rich altitudes of 25 – 150 meters, pulling the boat with up to 10 times the power of a sail of the same size. The heart of the system is the WingCommander: a kite control system with electronic steering that makes controlling the kite effortless.
ArmorKite 650: Kite-surfing yacht pushes the boundaries of sailing
2020年5月18日 · The ArmorKite 650 is a Mini Transat-style yacht sailed under power kite, with no conventional mast or sails, writes François Tregouet. It’s a grey and wet February day on the pontoons...
Kite sail system premiere video - Silent Yachts® OFFICIAL
The first video of our SLENT 60 equipped with the kite sail system is now online! When testing the 9m² kite at wind angles of up to 40 degrees, with the engines turned off and no propellers turning, the SILENT 60 effortlessly reached speeds between 4 and 5 knots.
Silent Yachts: Harnessing the Wind with Innovative Kite Sails
2024年4月8日 · Silent Yachts is a pioneer in incorporating kite sail systems into their yachts. Their Silent 60 model is the world’s first production yacht designed specifically to integrate a kite sail system. Increased Wind Power: A kite is deployed from the yacht, reaching high altitudes where winds are stronger and more consistent.
Silent-Yachts Built a Boat With a Kite Sail System
2021年11月25日 · Silent-Yachts will be the first boat builder to date to design and build boats for the use of a kite sail system. The new Silent 60 solar powered catamaran carries 42 solar panels for 17 kWp of solar energy to power two electric motors of up to 2x340kw. Backed up by a battery capacity of up to 286...
Silent 60, The Solar Electric Catamaran With a Kite Sail System
2021年11月26日 · Backed up by a battery capacity of up to 286 kWh, the yacht can cruise efficiently with zero emissions solely on solar power for up to 100 nautical miles a day for weeks. To further improve its green credentials and range, for longer crossings the first SILENT 60 is also fitted with a compact 9 or 13-sqm kite wing.
Skysails Yacht - Race For Water
The Skysails Yacht company is developing a latest generation towing kite with a surface area of 40m2, which is deployed at a height of 150m, the equivalent of 500m2 of sail area on the sea. It is an innovative and high-performance solution, controlled automatically, which enables significant gains in range and increases the vessel’s speed in ...