An integrated Kiteboarding canopy self-launching and landing safety system is presented. The system includes a base. The system also includes an attachment mechanism configured to attach to the base, wherein the attachment mechanism is structured to capture a kiteboarding canopy. The system additionally includes a release mechanism positionable on the base, wherein the release mechanism is arranged to be able to release a kiteboarding canopy upon actuation. Further, the system includes a securing mechanism configured to connect with the base, wherein the securing mechanism is configured to secure a kiteboarding canopy upon landing. And, the system also includes a manual and automatic device to control both landing and launching evolutions.

An integrated Kiteboarding canopy self-launching and landing safety system is presented. The system includes a base. The system also includes an attachment mechanism configured to attach to the base, wherein the attachment mechanism is structured to capture a kiteboarding canopy. The system additionally includes a release mechanism positionable on the base, wherein the release mechanism is arranged to be able to release a kiteboarding canopy upon actuation. Further, the system includes a securing mechanism configured to connect with the base, wherein the securing mechanism is configured to secure a kiteboarding canopy upon landing. And, the system also includes a manual and automatic device to control both landing and launching evolutions.

Reversible camber wings are disclosed herein. A reversible camber wing includes a first body portion that defines a trailing edge of the reversible camber wing and a second body portion that defines a leading edge of the reversible camber wing. The second body portion is configured to be selectively pivoted about a pivot axis relative to the first body portion between a first position and a second position. The reversible camber wing additionally comprises a flexible skin that extends around the first and second body portions and conforms to the body portions when the second body portion is in the first position and the second position. When the second body portion is in the first position, the reversible camber wing has a first camber, and when the second body portion is in the second position, the reversible camber wing has a second camber that is opposite the first camber.

Reversible camber wings are disclosed herein. A reversible camber wing includes a first body portion that defines a trailing edge of the reversible camber wing and a second body portion that defines a leading edge of the reversible camber wing. The second body portion is configured to be selectively pivoted about a pivot axis relative to the first body portion between a first position and a second position. The reversible camber wing additionally comprises a flexible skin that extends around the first and second body portions and conforms to the body portions when the second body portion is in the first position and the second position. When the second body portion is in the first position, the reversible camber wing has a first camber, and when the second body portion is in the second position, the reversible camber wing has a second camber that is opposite the first camber.

One embodiment of a mast-head standing rigging connection device, allowing for sail module rotation about a mast axis, is disclosed. The embodiment allows for connection of shrouds and conventional single mast forestay and backstay rigging systems. Additional embodiments, utilizing modifications of the first embodiment, for multi-mast and triangular fore-aft sail mast roller reef-furl systems, are described.

One embodiment of a mast-head standing rigging connection device, allowing for sail module rotation about a mast axis, is disclosed. The embodiment allows for connection of shrouds and conventional single mast forestay and backstay rigging systems. Additional embodiments, utilizing modifications of the first embodiment, for multi-mast and triangular fore-aft sail mast roller reef-furl systems, are described.

The invention is related to a sail(s) for sailboats, said sail(s) to be controlled in its lowering operation electronically and in raising electronically when safety issues have been satifactorily addressed; utilizing among other devices, a multitude of Tricore controllers, hereinafter described as Tricore (for harsh environments) or other controllers with similar characteristics. The sailing control device has a cleat, a resistance spring, a line having a first end located through the cleat means, and a second end attached to the resistance spring and a sensor adapted to detect the extent to which the line is pulled through the cleat. The present disclosure further relates to a sailing vessel control system having one or more of the sailing vessel control devices, one or more sail actuators, and a control unit.

The invention is related to a sail(s) for sailboats, said sail(s) to be controlled in its lowering operation electronically and in raising electronically when safety issues have been satifactorily addressed; utilizing among other devices, a multitude of Tricore controllers, hereinafter described as Tricore (for harsh environments) or other controllers with similar characteristics. The sailing control device has a cleat, a resistance spring, a line having a first end located through the cleat means, and a second end attached to the resistance spring and a sensor adapted to detect the extent to which the line is pulled through the cleat. The present disclosure further relates to a sailing vessel control system having one or more of the sailing vessel control devices, one or more sail actuators, and a control unit.

A grommet has main body fitting in a toerail aperture enabling a fiber lead to run fairly through a bore, the fiber lead contacting a smooth wall surface in both body and a locking plate or member with the main body flange and intermediate portion fitting a toerail being held in place by the locking member or plate, the locking member or plate fitting a boss in the main body.

A wind generator for sailboats including a mast (A) provided with crosstrees (C), including: at least one wind generator (1) provided with a distribution of blades (2) arranged to rotate integrally with a shaft (6) of axis (a) in response to receiving a wind flow in an active direction (v) incident to the blades distribution; an electric generator (3) operatively connected to the generator (1) for converting the rotation of the blades (2) into electricity, comprising structure (22, 41) for fixing the generator (1) to a crosstree (C), and with the blades (2) being movable from an open operating position (P1) of maximum incidence of wind flow (F) to a closed non-operating position (P2) of minimum obstruction.