---Jim Holman <holmanj_at_uswest.net> wrote: > > I've been starting to do some reading and research on folding kayaks. I'm > interested in the fact that it is possible to sail in one, but I have a few > basic questions: > > 1) How well do single-seaters sail compared to dual-seaters? I don't know. What I do know is the NautiRaid two person boat with a Balogh Sail functions great. > 2) Is it "fun" to sail a kayak, or a hassle, or difficult? I like sailing and I like paddling. Sailing is not for every one. Since I like paddling and sailing with my NautiRaid I get the best of both worlds. I think it is fun and a hassle, depending on where I go depends on what I bring. > 3) How effective are the upwind sails vs. downwind only? I think my NautiRaid with a Balogh Sail is as good of sailboat as a sunfish or any other small sailing boat. I go up wind and down wind just like any other sail boat. > 4) When all is said and done, are sails worth the cost? If you have sails, would you buy them again? If you don't have sails, do you wish you did? I would do it again, but I must state I was looking for a boat that could I could paddle, sail and that traveled well. What I found was a boat that paddles good (very stable, somewhat slow), sails better than I expected and I am not sure how to travel with it. How do you pack a folding boat so the luggage goons don't destroy it? > 5) How much total cost do upwind or downwind sails add, all things considered? You need the right boat with a rudder. The sail including the mast and the boom (they called the boom something else)cost right around $1000. > > Thanks in advance for any insights. I know a couple of people with kayaks, but > no one who sails in one. > > jim > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** > _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free _at_yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Feb 17 1999 - 13:31:35 PST
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