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Video Sailing the Foamie Kayak

PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:20 pm
by clermont cubby
Here is a brief video of me sailing the foamie yak, as promised.

Larry

http://youtu.be/NmWlOE5uzdk

Re: Video Sailing the Foamie Kayak

PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:05 am
by GPW
Larry that sure looks like a Lot of uncomplicated FUN !!! :thumbsup: :D Gotta’ be relaxing !!! Sure Love the ancient idea of the steering oar ... so simple , yet effective ... 8)

Re: Video Sailing the Foamie Kayak

PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:33 am
by kudzu
Fun!!

Re: Video Sailing the Foamie Kayak

PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:40 pm
by Wobbly Wheels
Larry, looks like it would be a blast ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I couldn't make out a mainsheet in the video. How do you trim the sail ?

Re: Video Sailing the Foamie Kayak

PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:35 pm
by clermont cubby
WW,

There is a main sheet on the sail. Its attached to the end of the boom. Used light line, hard to see on video. This is a homemade sail my wife sewed for me. 35 sq ft of sail. Called a leg o mutton designed by Phil Bolger. The sail is usually made 59-60 sq ft, but I felt that would be too much for this boat.
Great sail. The boom is high, no chance of contact to my skull. :thumbsup: My other sail is a 45sq ft lateen. More horsepower, but not necessary with this boat.

The 35 sq ft sail moves this boat with the lightest of breeze. Sailed yesterday in 11 mph winds, proved to be exciting. :)

Larry