[Paddlewise] Drogues and sea anchors

I will be paddling solo around the Apostle Islands in August and was
interested in knowing the groups thoughts on using a Drogue or other sea
anchors.  I checked out our archive on that topic which I think was
around 1999 and one model Ralph Diaz seemed to like was the Driftstopper
by Boulter of Earth.  I could not find any stores on the web that had it
but on a commercial boating site they had many types which I would
expect to be way to big to easily handle and work properly for a kayak.

Only one by CAL-JUNE, the Horsehoe or MOB Pole Drogue which was 10
inches in diameter seemed like it might be ok and was listed as:   Used
to slow the drift of a horseshoe buoy or Man Overboard Package. Nylon 
with vinyl pouch. 

Does anyone know of where I can find a Driftstopper or would this be
overkill for Lake Superior.  I don’t have any experience with sea
anchors and how useful they are in fresh water with the different wave
dynamics than saltwater.   The trip is in late August which is typically
a RELATIVELY calm month but the Coast Guard there said that rough seas
are still possible.  

Also, what sort of hull rigging modifications do these require?  Can you
use them on rental or borrowed boats where I won’t be able to mount any gear?

Regards,
Bob
Chicago
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