TURN WIND INTO PROFIT The SkySails-System aboard the MV “Michael A.“ SkySails towing kite control pod towing kite towing rope winch control system force transmission point launch an d recovery system SYSTEM COMPONENTS SkySails towing kite during launch Launch of the towing kite wind mast supported sailing system The large lever arm causes the large inclination angle (heel) of a ship with mast supported sailing propulsion wind SkySails-System The minimized lever arm leads to a very small inclination angle of a ship with a SkySails propulsion Towing kite in zenith position above the ship zenith position DYNAMIC FORCE CONTROL by varying the angle of attack MV “Beluga SkySails”