Sailing a kayak?
- Thread starter Ken Cross
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That's true, it's 14' 6" and my boat is 30'. If I were to bring one it would be my blow molded plastic one at 10'. We usually carry a dink across the transom if we're cruising.
Ken
I'm thinking of towing one with a water tight cockpit cover because Dragonfly is only 19'. I imagined a kayak would tow really well.
-Will (Dragonfly)
No doubt you are right about that. It would likely tow easier than a dink for sure.
Ken
Here's a design for you - http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?235692-Gougeon-19-foot-Sailing-Canoe-Everglades-2018
There's several of these sailing cats that compete in the Everglades Challenge annually. BTW, for those on this forum that ask "how old is too old to sail?" Meade Gougeon was 78 when he finished first-in-class in 2017.
There's several of these sailing cats that compete in the Everglades Challenge annually. BTW, for those on this forum that ask "how old is too old to sail?" Meade Gougeon was 78 when he finished first-in-class in 2017.
Sailing a kayak downwind sounds like a blast! … until you have to paddle upwind to get home. 
Scott. Perhaps the trick is to sail downwind into the current. Then you can float back... the lazy way. 
In hand that you have been dragging in the water from that line off the side.
In hand that you have been dragging in the water from that line off the side.
Ya know, sailing downwind in a kayak is a lot like credit card debt! It's very easy spending the money and it's all great fun … until those interest fees rack up. And boy do they rack up fast!Scott. Perhaps the trick is to sail downwind into the current. Then you can float back... the lazy way.
John, I think you are like a credit card huckster!
It sounds reasonable to sail up-current and paddle down. But most likely, the wind is going to be with the current!
You read me like a book.John, I think you are like a credit card huckster!
Is it better to keep your debt off the books? If you're a sailor, you're debt is on the waterYou read me like a book.
. (But you already knew that).-Will (Dragonfly)
I'm thinking paddle upwind and then the wind switches when you're ready to go downwind. Last Summer for a week the wind was on our nose and turned every time we turned. Go figure.
I still think sailing a kayak would be a blast. I really need to finish building it first though. The trouble is other projects keep getting in the way.
Ken
I still think sailing a kayak would be a blast. I really need to finish building it first though. The trouble is other projects keep getting in the way.
Ken
Been there, done that. Wouldn't mind doing it again, but exploring back woods bogs wouldn't be as fun.
-Will (Dragonfly)
Ken Cross: I think you immediately perceived that the simple square sail I use is more of a paddling downwind rest than serious sail boating. Walt: I place my inflatable kayak along one lifeline rail to carry on my boat if I don't have my dinghy. I can see over it as I usually sit on my elevated stern seat while sailing. Launching Compass Rose next week at Bodega Bay Ca.! Chief
That really is a nice looking kayak! Have fun making it and paddling or sailing it!
Safe Launch Chief. Don't do this... it might not work out...
LifeBoat Launch
LifeBoat Launch
John: Had my sailboat trailer hitch ball pop loose while launching and snapped the safety line and launched itself! Use safety chain now! Didn't damage a thing except my ego. ha Chief