At the risk of blaspheming, I want to survey the list on the subject of kayak sailing. I have been monitoring the list for some time and rarely see the word "sail" so I have avoided mentioning the "S" word until I saw someone else post it today. Just for my own curiosity, how many of you dedicated kayakers or canoeists will admit to sailing their HPV's. Thanks for your assistance and for the interesting list. Mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Mark Balogh wrote: > Just for my own curiosity, how many of > you dedicated kayakers or canoeists will admit to sailing their HPV's. > Thanks for your assistance and for the interesting list. Have used the Folbot (used to be Balogh?) Twins rig on my Greenland II a couple of times. Fun, but strictly downwind. Traveled in the Esperanza Inlet/Tahsis Inlet system last summer with two other G II's similarly equipped -- solo paddlers made sailing really handy. The fourth yak, a hardshell, had one of Mark's higher-tech arrangements, with outriggers and a "sailboard" type sail. That one really hauled butt! Because of headwind effect, both the G II's were tough for a single paddler to push upwind, but the hardshell, with a smoother, lower profile to reduce the effects of wind exposure, could be pushed upwind more easily (also had two paddlers). (All these upwind paddling comments, of course, apply to rigs with sails down.) -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, 1 Apr 1998, Mark Balogh wrote: > At the risk of blaspheming, I want to survey the list on the subject of > kayak sailing. I have been monitoring the list for some time and rarely > see the word "sail" so I have avoided mentioning the "S" word until I > saw someone else post it today. Just for my own curiosity, how many of > you dedicated kayakers or canoeists will admit to sailing their HPV's. You wouldn't be the BOSS, would you? We used the Balogh BOSS sails on Skookumchuk doubles on Lake Superior a while back. Nice trip, even in the mild winds we had. If the winds had been up, those things would have really flown. I've been plotting to ad a sail to some boat or another since, but haven't yet. Steve Cramer Test Scoring & Reporting Services Sometimes you never can University of Georgia always tell what you Athens, GA 30602-5593 least expect the most. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Mark Balogh wrote: > > At the risk of blaspheming, I want to survey the list on the subject of > kayak sailing. I have been monitoring the list for some time and rarely > see the word "sail" so I have avoided mentioning the "S" word until I > saw someone else post it today. Just for my own curiosity, how many of > you dedicated kayakers or canoeists will admit to sailing their HPV's. > Thanks for your assistance and for the interesting list. > > Mark > Hello, again, Mark! I grab a "free" ride on my folding "super" every chance I get. I use only a down wind sail or a parfoil kite now, but as soon as the piggy bank is full enough.... I plan on having one of those batwing rigs you make on it!! During the winter months I'll paddle per usual, but during the summer time, that sure looks like the way to go on the area lakes. James *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I have sailed an aerius II using one of your fine sails on a number of occassions and a hardshell seascape II as well. I occasionally sail a FG single using a kayak spinnacker from windspeed designs - also a very fine sail. mark On Wed, 1 Apr 1998, Mark Balogh wrote: > At the risk of blaspheming, I want to survey the list on the subject of > kayak sailing. I have been monitoring the list for some time and rarely > see the word "sail" so I have avoided mentioning the "S" word until I > saw someone else post it today. Just for my own curiosity, how many of > you dedicated kayakers or canoeists will admit to sailing their HPV's. > Thanks for your assistance and for the interesting list. > > Mark > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Mark Balogh wrote: > At the risk of blaspheming, I want to survey the list on the subject of > kayak sailing. I have been monitoring the list for some time and rarely > see the word "sail" so I have avoided mentioning the "S" word until I > saw someone else post it today. Just for my own curiosity, how many of > you dedicated kayakers or canoeists will admit to sailing their HPV's. > Thanks for your assistance and for the interesting list. > We have started sailing our kayaks with umbrellas!!!!! It was almost impossible to find a clear vinyl (see-through) one, but Walmart finally came through with a Betty-Boop umbrella. Don't laugh till you have tried it. The size is perfect. The handle fits under the front bungie cords, and the ribs fit neatly across the deck. We got into such a breeze last weekend that the umbrellas blew out. I fixed that with spiderwire from the tip of each rib back through a hole drilled in the umbrella shaft near the handle. It will take a monsoon to reverse the ribs now. Can't wait to try it out this weekend. Richard Fawcett Mayberry, NC > Mark > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Richard Fawcett wrote: >fit neatly across the deck. We got into such a breeze last weekend that the umbrellas blew out. >I fixed that with spiderwire from the tip of each rib back Why not dental floss? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Brian Heath wrote: > Richard Fawcett wrote: > >fit neatly across the deck. We got into such a breeze last weekend that the > umbrellas blew out. > >I fixed that with spiderwire from the tip of each rib back > > Why not dental floss? > Spiderwire is much thinner and still holds a knot. It is also exceptionally strong. You can find it in the fishing line area of most sporting goods departments. I know Walmart carries it.Richard Fawcett Mayberry, NC > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
kites? parafoil kites? compact . . .easy to deploy? anyone? Fred Mark Balogh wrote: > At the risk of blaspheming, I want to survey the list on the subject of > kayak sailing. I have been monitoring the list for some time and rarely > see the word "sail" so I have avoided mentioning the "S" word until I > saw someone else post it today. Just for my own curiosity, how many of > you dedicated kayakers or canoeists will admit to sailing their HPV's. > Thanks for your assistance and for the interesting list. > > Mark > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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