RE: [Paddlewise] Paddling with kites/umbrellas

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:44:41 +1000
Paul Ash wrote:
>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.

G'Day Paul,

I think a kite is a pretty inflexible method for using the wind. Downwind
sailing only and the ones I've seen have a lot of lines to tangle up.
Umbrella's might be ok for fun sailing/races in safe conditions but not for
serious touring. I don't think you can beat a sail fitted to the deck for
touring.

All the best, PeterO
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