Re: [Paddlewise] sailing content

From: James Lofton <n5yyx_at_etsc.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:17:56 -0800
Larry Koenig wrote:
> 
> All sophistry aside (entertaining though it may be), unless the list
> excludes info on sailing by rule, I'd love to hear more about what can be
> done with the wind to move a kayak.
> Larry Koenig
> 
>

Hi Larry,

I'll have to cut this short(lunch break over), but I couldn't help but 
drop a quick line.

I see that you have, among several others, a greenlander. Not knowing 
much about the other kayaks you have, I would say that the greenlander 
would make a wonderful sailer.

In a nut shell, adding sailing to your kayaking is as, well.., remember 
when you found out that that those silly girls were more fun to be around 
sometimes than the guys...? Well, so is a kayak when you hook it up with 
a sail!
You havn't taken anything away, just opened up a whole new way to enjoy 
being on the water.

I have been "dabbling" with it for several years and can only call myself 
a dabbler still. I do know you can make your own downwind sail or go full 
hilt and get top of the line BSD batwing, complete with BOSS outriggers. 
You can go anywhere in between. I do warn you that the first time you get 
that free ride that there may not be any turning back. :-)
Nice thing about it is there are lots of gadgets to mess with and learn 
the names.
I also notice your paddling area is a prime area for this.

Maybe Mark will notice your post and clear up any of my slurries..

More later, got to run.
Good to see more interest!

James

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