[Paddlewise] Fwd: Paddling with kites/umbrellas

From: Gordin Warner <gwarner2_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 21:08:03 -0700
>Hi,
>Does anyone here have experience of using a kite to tow a kayak? (Or a golf
>umbrella, for that matter). I'd be interested in any comments.
>Thanks

The golf umbrella is more in the category of a party trick.  Here's the 
problem.  You have to hold the umbrella with one hand and in the other hold 
your paddle in a stern rudder to maintain directional control.  Pretty soon 
one or the other hand gets real tired.

Problem number two - unless you have lots of fresh water your umbrella will 
take a very serious beating from the salt ocean water.  Of course if you 
are inland that's not an issue.

Gordin Warner
Victoria BC
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