http://gcaptain.disqus.com/A blog about ships!enSun, 23 Mar 2008 05:31:16 -0000http://gcaptain.com/skysails-first-ocean-voyage-a-success/#comment-1349739<p>Interesting. One thing I wonder about is the impact of wind direction on performance. The company website says that the wind needs to be at least 70 degrees off the bow, but I couldn't find anything on propulsive force as a function of wind direction.</p><p>I'd think the economics would be far better if the system can be used on both legs of a round trip, rather than only one way.</p>david fosterSun, 23 Mar 2008 05:31:16 -0000