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roby · 02-28-2013, 07:12 PM

I have a Hobie Sail, but I have not put it to use. I have no background with sailing either, so I'm in the same boat as you...

If you plan to get a sail, I would go to www.hobiecat.com and check out their forum for Hobie Sailing. The people there are knowledgeable and they do thorough reviews. If you still would like to try it, I would go on YouTube and check-out the sailing tutorials. It's actually pretty easy...

Some random thoughts before you buy.

1) The Hobie sail for the Hobie fishing kayaks (not the Adventure Island) are meant to sail in winds less than 10-15mph.

2) It can be cumbersome to carry the sail while you are out fishing.

3) In general, the sail is meant to be used for fun and not necessarily for getting around to the fishing grounds.

4) The fastest you can go with the sail is close to how fast you can pedal.

5) Create a furl system so you can put the sail away quickly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFWWKI_q2NU

I'm a novice like you. Hopefully, someone more experienced will chime in.

02-28-2013, 07:12 PM	#4
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	I have a Hobie Sail, but I have not put it to use. I have no background with sailing either, so I'm in the same boat as you... If you plan to get a sail, I would go to www.hobiecat.com and check out their forum for Hobie Sailing. The people there are knowledgeable and they do thorough reviews. If you still would like to try it, I would go on YouTube and check-out the sailing tutorials. It's actually pretty easy... Some random thoughts before you buy. 1) The Hobie sail for the Hobie fishing kayaks (not the Adventure Island) are meant to sail in winds less than 10-15mph. 2) It can be cumbersome to carry the sail while you are out fishing. 3) In general, the sail is meant to be used for fun and not necessarily for getting around to the fishing grounds. 4) The fastest you can go with the sail is close to how fast you can pedal. 5) Create a furl system so you can put the sail away quickly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFWWKI_q2NU I'm a novice like you. Hopefully, someone more experienced will chime in. Last edited by roby; 02-28-2013 at 08:08 PM.