Sail

[Bcrossb]

Anyone have

[FlyFishinYakr]

Are you looking for a sail for fishing or a dedicated one for recreational sailing?
As I thought my disability might have diminished my ability to peddle "all day" after being unable to exercise for a few years, I opted for a "WindPaddle" sail I bought on Amazon for my OB. It seemed like a much better/cheaper alternative and much less cumbersome!
If your looking for a dedicated sail for sailing purposes then by all means look into the HOBIE sail but if you're looking for something to help you get around while fishing then this might be a good alternative to look into!
OEX wasn't selling them yet when I bought mine however I believe it's on their webstore now.
FFY

[jruiz]

I would suggest buying the AMAs if you decide to do so.

[jruiz]

Originally Posted by Bcrossb

AMA, that the outriggers? Side kick?

Yes the sidekick ama outriggers. You can sail upwind with hobie sail by tacking

[PapaDave]

The sail gets in the way when you are fishing.

[RedSledTeam]

There is a technical answer, but the gist of it is...it is not directly upwind.

[makobob]

Fish up wind, come home down wind. Get an umbrella. Contact Parrotfish Paul
that is what he does when he fishes Gonzaga with us. Not a great sail but it usually is good enough to get him home.

[Fishin Phil]

Totes Golf umbrella at Wally $14.99

[Mike scales]

Just used my sail for the first time in LJ last Tuesday after a long day. My legs were toast. Despite the lack of wind, It definitely gave my legs a small break on my way back to the launch. I think I'm liking it.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Bcrossb

I'd probably look like a comic book character if I used an umbrella,lol

It's YOUR money, Less than $ 25 vs ...........................if it is cheap, works for you and makes your days on the water easier why not. Just don't get one in pink unless you want some of these guys to copy you.

[Bcrossb]

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[wiredantz]

my 2 cents,


A sail is good, but it limits where you can launch with it. You don't want the sail to unravel if you crash in the surf. If the wind is powerful enough you reach the hull speed of your kayak, i recently installed an electric bilge pump inside my kayak because of all the water i would take in when the bow gets submerged in strong wind.


I find the sail only usable at the end of a long day of fishing, when the afternoon winds pick up, but it also isolates you from any of your fishing buddies because you will leave them behind.

If i take my sail out i usually fish the opposite side of the wind direction that way the wind can take me to port. Sailing upwind is a pain due to the zig zag motion.



I got a motor to keep me in place in strong currents when fishing. ( i like the motor more)


if i could go back again, i would get 2 batteries instead of a sail. In strong wind i always feel like im holding on for dear life.


Here is a video of the a guy who loves sailing. I have more junk on my kayak :P

[beardedguy]

I have a hobie sail and I use it all the time in the bays.
Haven't tried it at LJ.
I had a revo and an adventurer that I had ama's for and
it worked great. I now have a PA 14 and don't need the
ama's for it.
I have leg trouble and that was why I originally bought
the sail but I really enjoy it now. When the wind comes
up or the fishing slows down I enjoy just sailing around
the bays.