[Paddlewise] Umbrella sailrig?

From: Steve Davis <cat27cavu_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 09:46:27 -0700 (PDT)
All of this sailing talk has got me thinking. I have heard of rumours of people using a golf umbrella as a downwind sail - spinnaker style. Has anybody ever tried this? It sounds simple and inexpensive. I noticed that West Marine even makes a stainless reinforced umbrella (to be clamped on a boat's stern rail) that may serve... Any thoughts? 

Cheers 

Steve Davis 

Victoria BC
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