Has anyone ever used such a device? Sure would save you a lot of paddling time, at least going down wind. Kind of pricey. Might be fun to figure out a way to make your own.
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/6083/WindPaddle-Adventure-Sail.html
That’s a lot of money for an umbrella.
I made a simple Marconi sail for my yak a couple of years ago. Downwind was great. Quartering winds were pretty good. Tacking to work upwind was tough. One problem in my yak was no good centerboard, so I had to use my paddle blade as a lee board. Suppose I could have fashioned a set of removable lee boards, but I was more interested in fishing than sailing.
Hobie mirage yaks sail pretty well. The turbo fins make a nice centerboard.
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I own a hobie adventurer. I got the hobie sail recently, and in fact I plan to sail it on Saturday in Charleston Harbor. I’ll let you know how it does, so long as I don’t get swept out to sea. LOL
LAST YESR AT THE FESTIVAL A CO HAD KAYAK SAILS THERE
I SAILED THEM REALL MOVED ALONG - TACKED INTO THE WIND OK
NOT SURE IF THEY WILL BE TRERE THIS YEAR OR NOT
CAPT DAVE
Headed to Charleston Harbor manana. If all goes well, I’ll be able to post a video up soon.
Going tomorrow w Darrell to remleys