Hobie Sail Kit

[maquinapescado]

I was just wondering if anyone with a PA uses one? Mine came with one. I used it and was cool I guess. Just not sure if I want to lug it around every time I go out. I guess if I knew I was going for a long haul I would take it.

I feel like it is one of those things I would find myself saying, "I wish I brought my sail......."

Should I sell it or keep it?

[ctfphoto]

I have the Hobie sail kit for my outback and love it. I do not use it every time. I do use it when the winds will be in a favorable direction. For La Jolla that would be nine times out of ten that you can sail back in during the afternoon with the winds from the West.

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

I have the Hobie sail kit for my outback and love it. I do not use it every time. I do use it when the winds will be in a favorable direction. For La Jolla that would be nine times out of ten that you can sail back in during the afternoon with the winds from the West.

Where do you stow it when you are not using it?

Does it catch wind enough to knock you over?

Is it like real sailing, or is it mostly to assist peddling a little?

[ctfphoto]

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

Where do you stow it when you are not using it?

Does it catch wind enough to knock you over?

Is it like real sailing, or is it mostly to assist peddling a little?

I stow it in the garage when I'm not using it. On the water I stow it upright rolled up. It can be stow along side where the paddle goes.

In gusty conditions you need to be on your toes and be ready to shift weight instantly. I have not been blown over.

Yes it is like real sailing, the peddles can help but you do not need them if there is enough wind.

It is so fun that I am now seriously considering a Tandem AI....

[Mahigeer]

Since there is no keel on kayaks, two out riggers can help from tipping.

Still cannot go crazy with the sail.

I don't know if I want to fish with all that stuff in the way, but it certainly would be fun to sail.

[Saba Slayer]

I'm waiting for my new Adventure Island...I saw Kevin Nakada from Hobie, fishing and hooping from a couple of Tandem Islands on a TV show and they looked like fun!
I used to sail a small Sabot type boat when I was a kid, so I tried the AI this Fall down in Newport and WOW...what fun and super easy to sail !
They are really stable and the self furling of the sail makes it so simple...a little bit of setup time to get the yak ready, but well worth it.
Can't wait to fish and hoop from it.
When tacking, you can peddle the Mirage Drive and really scoot through the turns.
I'll post some photos as soon as i get it and she gets on the water.