Inflatable Kayak Blog

By Victoria Adams

Sailing is all about excitement, feeling the misty cool drops of water as they caress your skin, the exhilaration of the winds playing with the strands of your hair like a new toy, gliding with the speed of a bird over the water, and being content in the knowledge that you can control the direction and course of your own craft. You don’t have a sail boat? That’s ok, you can still sail away on the open sea…well perhaps not the sea for you first time sailors, but rivers and lakes will work too.

I bet you’re wondering just exactly what I am going on about here. I am talking about the WindPaddle Kayak Sails. A Kayak sail is a detachable or permanent modification to a kayak for the purpose of propelling the craft across the water utilizing the wind as your power source. WindPaddle Sails are of the detachable variety so there is little to no modifications to make to your vessel, and will work with virtually every type of small water craft on the market today. And they can be used by solo or tandem kayakers.

Wind Paddle offers two different types of Sails the Adventure Sail, and the Cruiser Sail. The WindPaddle sails are circular in appearance and operate on a pop style deployment which makes for easy unfurling and stowing. With its ease of use and smaller diameter, the Adventure Sail is a great start to teaching a novice how to sail, while still offering a lot of speed and maneuverability to a sailing expedition.

Sailing a Kayak is a great way to go green and to protect the environment, instead of using a boat with a motor that could potentially pour pollutants not just into the air, but also into the water you are boating in. Try sailing your small water craft instead, use wind power not gas power. Sailing is also a great way to use your communication skills with your friends and family. Kayaking in tandem with one of you operating the sail and the other using a paddle for a rudder can build a more lasting relationship with your friend or family member. It’s a great bonding experience. Sailing a kayak makes for some wholesome fun you can do with just about anyone, and it’s healthy for anyone. Just remember to be safe, follow any boating rules for your chosen venue, and always wear a life jacket even if you think you’re the best swimmer in the world. Happy sailing everyone!

NOTE: Click here to see some videos of WindPaddle Sails along with more detailed information and prices.

(The author, Victoria Adams, is the mother of two wonderful children, a stay at home mom, semi-professional photographer, and self taught graphic artist. She enjoys a myriad of other activities to stimulate her creative processes.)