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Catalina
At Last by Robert O. Hess After two years of dreaming, planning, building, and testing, my plans finally came to fruition in June of 2008. This is the story of my first crossing to - and my ensuing circumnavigation of - Catalina Island. |
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Wind
Paddle Kayak Sail Review by Adam Bolonsky His sail, like any kayak sail useful in wind ranging from moderate to fresh, requires mast support. His take on the mast, though, is a circular loop, configured from stiff but flexible, virtually unbreakable plastic. |
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Do
It Yourself Kayak Sail Instructions
Contributed By John and Naomi Royals of JNR Sail - This simple do-it-yourself kayak sail is a very inexpensive alternative to some of the more expensive readymade sail kits on the market. |
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Making
A Slip-on Mast Step & Amas For Kayak Sailing by
Andy Lyne Andy says he couldn't help thinking harnessing the wind on a kayak would be fun. He shares here his efforts to adapt a Scupper Pro Kayak for a 2008 seacoast sailing adventure. |
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In
Search of the Perfect Sailing Sit-On-Top Kayak By Robert
O. Hess The first of several articles about the search for the best kayak for sailing. It describes the impact of sailing history on the quest for participation in this recent evolution of the sport. |
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In
Search of the Perfect Sailing Sit-On-Top Kayak - Part II By
Robert O. Hess As an aspiring SOT kayak sailor you can buy boat and sail separately, or buy a fully-rigged sailing kayak. Both choices have advantages and disadvantages discussed in this well-researched article. |
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In
Search of the Perfect Sailing Sit-On-Top Kayak - Part III By
Robert O. Hess In this installment the design of a removable leeboard for a sit-on-top kayak is detailed with insights on kayak sailing technique. |
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Pacific
Action Sails Revisited by Robert O. Hess Hardware modifications I've found valuable, and performance-related ideas that may be of interest. For those who have no prior experience with PA sails, this article will hopefully answer basic questions so you can give these rigs a try. |
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Feathercraft
Java & Pacific Action Sail A field review of these folding sit-on-tops outfitted for sailing. |
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Kayak Sailing with a Vee Sail by Tom Holtey A Vee Sail is essentialy a down wind sail. Read this thorough review of the Primex / Deluge Kayak Sail provided to us by Lyon Expeditions. |
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Outfitting a Drifter Phillip Dang of Hui Wa'a Kaukahi, Honolulu's Kayak Club, shares his unique sailing rig. |
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Go Sail A Kite! By Tom Holtey. Complete instruction on how to kayak sail with a parafoil kite. |
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