Abstract: A first fairing element, placed around a tow cable, is truncated along its trailing edge by a bevel which is inclined to the plane of symmetry of the element. Second fairing elements on each side of the first fairing element are also truncated by bevels which are symmetrical to the plane of symmetry of the second fairing element but oppositely inclined. The truncation of the trailing edge of the fairing elements may also be defined by a surface which is symmetrical with respect to the plane of symmetry of the element and has a concavity directed outwards. The truncation may furthermore be defined by a surface perpendicular to axis of symmetry of the fairing element.