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The ACCWing is essentially a twin-skinned sail that can be raised or lowered. It’s fully battened, can be reefed, and can change its section shape using its own internal muscles, operated by compressed air. It achieves this with ‘muscles’ fitted at various positions up the sail on the inside of the wing. The muscles consist of a braided line around flexible hoses, one on each side of the wing. When the hose contracts on one side, it pulls the sail into shape, creating a deeper camber. Having muscles in different positions up along the sail means the section shape can change with height, allowing the twist to be controlled and developing a smooth transition from top to bottom. The rotation of the masts changes the sail’s angle of attack. When it comes to sheet loads, wingsails are often light. This is thanks to the sail’s balancing effect ahead of the mast, much like the equilibrium on a spade rudder. It’s easy to imagine how this system could be totally automated to respond to wind speed and direction, both in section shape and with automated reefing. While you might turn your nose up at letting a computer and servos take over the boat, there will surely be shipping companies that’ll sit up and take note. Since the clipper ships went out of fashion, there’s never been a need for them to put muscles and sails in the same sentence. Until now. ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ► For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ► Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ► Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ► Feel free to comment below! ► Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)

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Are Sailboats Really Attacked This Often? #boat #sailing #shorts Shocking stats: global maritime piracy jumped 18% in 2025 with 137 incidents — and sailboats aren’t immune. This 30s Short (9:16) uses stock footage and a clear female American voice to reveal real-world data: yacht attacks hugely underreported (938 documented 2014–2022, likely 10x higher), Somali sailboat assault in Feb 2025, and the Singapore Strait hotspot accounting for 58% of incidents. Learn why yachts are easy targets and where attacks cluster. Sources: ICC Crime Services, Progressive Policy, YACHT Magazine, Baird Maritime, World Geostrategic, Boat International. Like and share if this surprised you — stay informed. #Piracy #SailboatSafety #MaritimeNews #YouTubeShorts OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Are Sailboats Really Attacked This Often?

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Quick update video for you guys! Editing takes a significant amount of time, so our videos lag a few weeks behind realtime. Stay tuned for the upcoming in the Bahamas! For painting commissions: artisticeyestudio@gmail.com Our Swag: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Check out our website: http://www.riggingdoctor.com Music: Music provided by Bensound http://www.bensound.com Music: Music provided by Spike https://www.youtube.com/spikesvibes https://soundcloud.com/spikes-vibes

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This custom built aluminum cabin cruiser does it all:  fishing, working, commuting, or pleasure. Wolf Boats builds custom welded aluminum boats in Courtenay, BC. Powered by triple Mercury 300 hp engines with only 20 hours and 6 year warranty. On the deck you will find rod holders, aft bench seating, storage, fish locker, wash down and aft steering station.  Windows wrap the entire cabin allowing lots of light inside. Day trips or extended cruises are made comfortable thanks to top-notch accommodations. The galley is complete with 2 burner stove, fridge, sink, and lots of storage. A very roomy v-berth and convertible dinette sleep four. Other features include window shades, cabin heat, on demand hot water, radar, 250 gallon fuel capacity, and bow thruster. Reach any coastal destination thanks to the beaching hull. From a capable fish boat to a powerful cruiser, Fury will tick all of your boxes.

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