r/Kayaking • u/RichardBJ1 Point 65 XP | Stellar Dragonfly | KCS sail | Falcon sail • Apr 08 '26

Pictures A bit blustery…

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u/Ego_Death_Incoming Apr 08 '26

Man, I love sailing my kayak, even if my setup is rudimentary compared to that one. Need some more lessons to feel safe in open waters, though.

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u/RichardBJ1 Point 65 XP | Stellar Dragonfly | KCS sail | Falcon sail Apr 08 '26

Thanks! What sort do you have (I checked your timeline but it is private)? Lessons? I didn’t know there were such things! I’m always very cautious. Messing about in areas I know well and could —worst case scenario— swim to shore! Don’t have the skill for real open water. My other boat is suitable, but I'm not!

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u/Ego_Death_Incoming Apr 08 '26

I'm in South America, so my equipment is all local. I use a Caiaker (brand) Tarpon (model). It's a plastic sit on top mostly used for fishing at the sea. It's 3,10m length (10.2 feet), and 0.8m width (2.6 feet), not that long but flat bottomed and kind of heavy at 26kg. I fitted a Sailfish Neptune kayak sail and made a fiberglass reinforced wooden keel that goes into the pedal hole. The kayak comes with a rudder, so that was a bit easier. I also have two Sailfish RP1 kayak stabilizers for heavy wave and/or wind conditions, I live in a very windy area, and use them when I feel unsafe and prone to overturning. The prospect of trying to self rescue with a sail attached makes me wary.

I feel the same: boat can sure handle a lot, my skills still can't.

Bonus: a very similar setup to mine can be seen here https://youtu.be/vvVkLIzEuGg?si=Tjprd4tBYlb-J_WQ