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The potential and the pitfalls of consistent winds

By 2025-05-12T13:43:00

Canopee source Ariane Group

Consistent winds such as the trade winds can maximise the benefits of wind propulsion, but it’s not as simple as it might sound.

There’s a lot of enthusiasm around the potential for harnessing the world’s consistent wind patterns. bound4blue, for example, says this: “Routes that benefit from steady wind patterns, such as the trade winds, are ideal for maximizing the performance of wind propulsion systems like our eSAIL®. These systems operate at their best when consistent wind conditions are present.”

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