There is provided a wing sail comprising a first inflatable strut (10) extending in a width direction (Wd), a second inflatable strut (20) extending in a length direction (Ln) from the first inflatable strut, at least one handle (25, 26) mounted on the second inflatable strut, and first and second sail sheets (30, 35) that are spaced apart from one another in a height direction (He). The first inflatable strut (10) defines a leading edge (12) of the wing sail. The first and second sail sheets (30, 35) each comprise a front edge (35F) and a rear edge (35R) that are opposite to one another, wherein the front edges both connect to the first inflatable strut, and wherein the first and second sail sheets both extend rearwardly away from the first inflatable strut towards a trailing edge (40) of the wing sail.


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    Title :

    A WING SAIL


    Additional title:

    SEGEL FÜR FLÜGEL
    VOILE D'AILE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-07-17


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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