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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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Retro vibes, free spirit, and an iconic design: the Lagoon 46 and 51 are getting a makeover to offer a more contemporary look with rethought layouts for enhanced connection. Join us for the Lagoon Exclusive Days on 12th and 15th March to discover and visit them first! - Vibes rétro, esprit libre et design iconique : les Lagoon 46 et 51 font peau neuve pour offrir un look plus contemporain avec des agencements repensés pour une meilleure connexion. Rejoignez-nous pour les Exclusive Days Lagoon les 12 et 15 mars pour les découvrir et les visiter en avant-première ! #lagoon #lagooncatamaran #catamaran #iconic #eighties #Lagoon46 #Lagoon51

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With its refined design, sleek silhouette, and top-of-the-line equipment, First 44 sets the stage for an unforgettable sailing adventure. Are you ready to embark on an exceptional voyage like no other? Learn more about #First44 here https://masteryachting.com/beneteau-first-44/?utm_source=yt To get in touch for further information or inquiries, please reach out to office@masteryachting.com #BeneteauFirst44 #Beneteau #BeneteauYachts #BeneteauSailing #MasterYachting #ComfortandStyle #BeneteauMotor #Motorboat #BoatingLife #ComfortAndSpace #HomeOnTheWater #AdventureAwaits #SailAway

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Pryntyl Sun Odyssey 51 durante la navigazione nell'Adriatico meridionale incontra dei delfini

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