FAQ

All the answers to your questions about Beyond the sea.

Adaptability

Can the mast be easily removed?

Does the wing fit all types of boats?

“Is there anything I need to change on my boat to fit the wing on my boat?”

How to maintain the system?

Is there any support to place the wing on my boat?

Efficiency

How to measure its effectiveness?

Do you have any published scientific data on the performance of the system?

Do you have any testimonies of real effectiveness in situations?

How does the system enable 100% renewable propulsion?

Is it a hybrid propulsion?

What fuel savings can be expected?

What is the expected greenhouse gas reduction?

What could be the return on investment?

What are the specificities of the SeaKite product?

Implementation

How is the system implemented on the boat?

How is the wing attached to the boat?

What equipment is needed to install the system on the boat?

Is the system always placed at the front of the boat?

Manufacturing

Where is the system manufactured?

What is the nomenclature of the SeaKite product?

What is the colour of the wing?

How is the system made?

Who makes the system?

What does the system consist of?

What is the wing made of?

What accessories are supplied with the system?

What is the life cycle of the system?

How heavy is the system?

What is the delivery time?

Our DNA

What are our objectives?

What is our vision?

What is our mission?

What are our values?

What message do we want to get across?

Purchasing

Where can I buy the system?

How much does the system cost?

Are there any taxes associated with the purchase of the system?

What are the formalities involved in the purchase?

Is there a charge for installing the system on my boat?

Is it possible to rent the system?

Is there a refund available?

How long is the warranty on the SeaKite?

How much does it cost to replace the wearing parts of the kite in particular?

What is the cost of system upgrades?

The Company

When was Beyond the Sea created?

Why did you choose this project ?

Where did this project idea come from ?

How has the company evolved / developed ? + the SeaKite

Does the project have an international dimension ?

The Marine Engineer

Who is Yves Parlier?

What is his track record?

What are their skills/knowledge?

Océa: LibertyKite in addition to Beyond the Sea.

The Market

What are the current environmental issues?

What is the composition of the French and international merchant marine?

How is the fisheries sector developing?

How is the yachting sector doing?

How is the architecture and shipbuilding market doing?

What is the weight of maritime transport?

What is our current consumer like?

Decarbonisation of maritime transport?

The Steering

Is it complicated to use the system?

Who can control the system?

How many sailors are needed to use it?

How does the human-machine interface work?

How does the tablet work?

What is the portability of the tablet and the human-machine interface?

How does the training work?

Who provides the training?

Who do I call if I have a problem with my wing?

Is there an after-sales service?

What is the traction generated by the system?

What is the performance of this system?

How much fuel is consumed when flying a 400 m2 and 1600 m2 wing in dynamic mode?

What is the legislation in relation to this system?

The System

Who is the SeaKite system for?

What are the strengths of the SeaKite system?

What problem are we trying to solve?

Where can I find documentation on the product?

What are the stages in the development of our wing size?

What patents have been filed?

Is the system scalable in the future?

The Team

What is Time for the Planet ?

Who makes up the team ?

French expertise / skills

The Use

How is the kite sent into the air?

How long does it take to get into the air from the kite?

How is the kite recovered?

What are the different flight modes?

How are the different flight modes controlled?

When the kite is in dynamic mode, does the boat not yaw?

Does the system adapt to weather conditions?

What are the conditions that prevent the kite from being sent?