> My sailing kayaks often need a paddle assist to complete the tack, for that > reason I prefer to jibe (aka gybe). The greater mass and inertia of gear > aboard a cruising boat makes the jibe risky but in a kayak with light gear it's > smooth, quick, easy. > > Tony Niilus I think paddle is more reliable device to assist in tacking, than battery-powered motor :-). For that kayak of yours that is more difficult to tack with an aft mast - did you ever consider adding a fore strap-on maststep (like in Spirit http://www.spiritsails.com/products.shtml , Part 223) with a small, 11-12 sq.ft V-sail like Spirit or Pacific Action http://www.pacificaction.co.nz/barra1.htm or quadrilateral sail http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/36/osdgl.html (using stap-on maststep instead of hinge, of course)? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Aug 02 2004 - 13:43:46 PDT
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