Wingsails typically are a fixed surface area. Conventional sails can be furled easily; some flexible wingsails can be dropped, when not in use; rigid wingsails must be removed when exposure to wind is undesirable.
Wingsails usually consist of a fixed surface area. Conventional sails can be rolled up quickly and easily; however, flexible wingsails may need to be lowered or stowed away when they are not being used, whereas rigid wingsails require removal when the weather conditions become unfavorable.