This 5 meter spritsail rig makes a canoe go really fast. It's easy to build, easy to control, easy to put up and take down. It tolerated gusts well and can be tuned for really light winds also. I use …

Convert a canoe into a sailboat. Many Canoes, Kayaks and Small dinghies. Drop in rig removes in seconds. It supports mast and a leeboard for upwind sailing.

Polytarp Sailmaking - Crab Claw: This instructable describes the construction of a simple sail from cheap material. The sail shown here is a "crab claw" or Oceanic lateen, which is being built for …

Sailing Rigs for Canoes and kayaks usually break into three groups. There are auxilary sails for (usually) seakayaks that are used to propel the boat downwind only. There are rigs to give a …

Sailing Rig for a Fiberglass Canoe: After paddling my son's shiny new Ocean Kayak, my old, often-repaired Indian River canoe felt like paddling a waterlogged door. So in the interest of …

2014年5月24日 · Build a sail Easy project Simple and cheap way to get sailing with your canoe or kayak or Dingy. Check out the video of us sailing it in the link at the end ...

2024年7月26日 · This video tutorial demonstrates how to build a 5 meter Spritesail rig for a canoe, which is easy to build, control, and put up and take down.

The drop in outrigger can transform many unstable canoes, narrow dinghies and some kayaks into a stable platform for fishing or diving or convert your boat into a formidable sailing …

Your canoe will sail with anything from a bed sheet to a high-tech Kevlar racing sail. The important thing is to choose the appropriate size. Too large a sail area, and you’ll be overpowered and …

2024年7月26日 · This guide covers the process of outfitting a canoe with a sail, mast, rudder, and leeboard. Author Todd E. Bradshaw recommends a 15-25 sq. ft. sail for a 10-12′ canoe, 25-40 …