Re: [Paddlewise] kayak sails

From: Keith Kaste <kkaste_at_slip.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 1998 23:01:13 -0800
The folding kayaker enthusiasts seem to be the most at home sailing their
boats.  No one should try to stop you if you want to use a rudder or skeg or
sail.  Personally, I tend to agree with the other guy who said let kayaks be
kayaks and sail boats be sail boats.  However, I do think there's room for a
fast easy down wind assist.  The umberella concept sounds great.  Seems easy to
bail from if the winds get really nasty, too.

BTW windsurfing is an excellent complimentary sport to kayaking.  Days when it's
too windy to paddle are usually ideal for board sailing.

Dan Volker wrote:

> >A windsurfing sail is a pretty complicated thing.
> >Keith Kaste
> >
>
> OK........How about an outrigger that can store the sail when you prefer to
> paddle???
> Regards,
> Dan



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