Hobie Sail Kit - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 12-18-2015, 08:30 AM

I'm waiting for my new Adventure Island...I saw Kevin Nakada from Hobie, fishing and hooping from a couple of Tandem Islands on a TV show and they looked like fun!
I used to sail a small Sabot type boat when I was a kid, so I tried the AI this Fall down in Newport and WOW...what fun and super easy to sail !
They are really stable and the self furling of the sail makes it so simple...a little bit of setup time to get the yak ready, but well worth it.
Can't wait to fish and hoop from it.
When tacking, you can peddle the Mirage Drive and really scoot through the turns.
I'll post some photos as soon as i get it and she gets on the water.

maquinapescado · 12-18-2015, 02:02 PM

Mr. Nice guy,

I can't help with your stowage question because I have a PA, but I imagine having it mounted in the sail insert, upright, is your only option unless you want to cram it into your bow hatch. You'll have to rig it up on the water if you do that. The mast breaks down into four pieces. I wouldn't want it mounted while fishing if a good size fish runs across the bow.

As far as the sailing goes, I really liked it and it was easy to do. The other day was the first time I tried it with my PA and I sailed it up and down the shore a hundred yards or so back and forth across the wind. I didn't try to sail with the wind because that is a no brainer.

I think I am going to keep it. I am going to upgrade to the tandem PA17 rudder for more than just sailing purposes (if is is possible). The wind was barely blowing and I was doing 3.4 kts.

tunaseeker · 12-18-2015, 02:14 PM

I wish I would have brought mine yesterday, I was just tired and that light breeze would have been an easy sail in. But I always think it is kind of bulky and in the way in the yak next to me on the deck. But when I head in I always say I should have brought it! Catch 22. If I know the wind will be up or I go far out its a help or an insurance plan!

12-18-2015, 08:30 AM	#1
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,880	AI I'm waiting for my new Adventure Island...I saw Kevin Nakada from Hobie, fishing and hooping from a couple of Tandem Islands on a TV show and they looked like fun! I used to sail a small Sabot type boat when I was a kid, so I tried the AI this Fall down in Newport and WOW...what fun and super easy to sail ! They are really stable and the self furling of the sail makes it so simple...a little bit of setup time to get the yak ready, but well worth it. Can't wait to fish and hoop from it. When tacking, you can peddle the Mirage Drive and really scoot through the turns. I'll post some photos as soon as i get it and she gets on the water. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer Last edited by Saba Slayer; 12-18-2015 at 09:37 AM.

12-18-2015, 02:02 PM	#2
maquinapescado Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 326	Mr. Nice guy, I can't help with your stowage question because I have a PA, but I imagine having it mounted in the sail insert, upright, is your only option unless you want to cram it into your bow hatch. You'll have to rig it up on the water if you do that. The mast breaks down into four pieces. I wouldn't want it mounted while fishing if a good size fish runs across the bow. As far as the sailing goes, I really liked it and it was easy to do. The other day was the first time I tried it with my PA and I sailed it up and down the shore a hundred yards or so back and forth across the wind. I didn't try to sail with the wind because that is a no brainer. I think I am going to keep it. I am going to upgrade to the tandem PA17 rudder for more than just sailing purposes (if is is possible). The wind was barely blowing and I was doing 3.4 kts. __________________ Climb, Surf, Fish, Repeat

12-18-2015, 02:14 PM	#3
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Mr. Nieguy I wish I would have brought mine yesterday, I was just tired and that light breeze would have been an easy sail in. But I always think it is kind of bulky and in the way in the yak next to me on the deck. But when I head in I always say I should have brought it! Catch 22. If I know the wind will be up or I go far out its a help or an insurance plan!