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

IslanderFishing · 04-01-2013, 10:14 AM

Based on feedback here on BWE, I decided to buy the sail and sidekicks for my oasis. Gonna cruise around Mission Bay this weekend with my wife. I am sure our kids will have a blast, too! Can't wait!

taggermike · 04-01-2013, 12:23 PM

Maybe you can try out or test drive your kayak with a sail or on a dealers demo set up. My buddy picked up 2 adventure islands and we just went for it. He had sailed befor but I had not. It took just a minutes to get the hang of setting the sail mostly right and going the way I wanted to go. My wife and daughter got the hang in half hour or so. The hobie sail kit is different than the AI but I'd think most of the sailing would be similar. Sailing is subtle and constantly changing and I'm sure it takes decades to master but just jumping in and having the wind push you where
you want to go is fun and doable. Mike

RedSledTeam · 04-01-2013, 12:34 PM

It took all of 10 minutes for Roman to find the 'groove' when he tried the AI at Andy' Demo Day..... http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...14&postcount=4

Baja_Traveler · 04-01-2013, 12:45 PM

I've been thinking about the sail more often since this thread came up, and yesterday when I got back inside Mission Bay and the wind started to pick up I really wished I had one to cruise around with.
Perfect day on the water, but no fish seemed interested with all the bait in the water, so why not make the best of it sailing. Guess I'll have to save up for one now...

Iceman · 04-01-2013, 04:54 PM

As far as CF numbers go, you should not need them unless the sail is the primary propulsion. I have talked to the harbor patrol up here and he told me I'd be ok with the AI and no CF. ya never know, you may run into Barney Fife, but I risk it.

fishingfiend · 04-01-2013, 07:22 PM

Good info, I'll be sure to use the primary propulsion argument if I get roughed up.

Mobie Hobie's post nailed it. I got a sail a couple of weeks ago and surprisingly, I'm really enjoying it. I'm no master and there is still lots to learn, but basic skills come quickly and the hobie sail kit is very forgiving. A couple of 15+ blasts up at silverwood were sketchy, but you learn to handle the sail control line.

I've bay fished with the sail up and furled, doable, but better put away. You can also tuck the sail to the side for clearance and it's not that bad. Access to the rear rod holder is doable, but the extender will make putting the sail away difficult.

If you want to use the livewell and sail, you're going to have to start getting rollers to route the control line to the side. I'm enjoying it enough that I'm trying to figure this out.

Here are some pics that will hopefully get others to start sailing their PA's.

Jfish36 · 04-01-2013, 10:22 PM

You should check out this site on how to make your own sail http://mikesyakingadventures.com/

It would probably cost you $30 in parts and look very easy to make befor you spend couple hundred dollars. You can use a clear shower curtin from Target for $4.00 to make the mask.

Baja_Traveler · 04-02-2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jfish36

You should check out this site on how to make your own sail http://mikesyakingadventures.com/

It would probably cost you $30 in parts and look very easy to make befor you spend couple hundred dollars. You can use a clear shower curtin from Target for $4.00 to make the mask.

I've seen that sail setup before - only problem with it is you are limited to dead down wind. With the Hobie sail you have the ability to tack back upwind and sail crosswind, so it's hugely more versatile. But you are paying close to $400 for the priviledge...

04-01-2013, 04:54 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	As far as CF numbers go, you should not need them unless the sail is the primary propulsion. I have talked to the harbor patrol up here and he told me I'd be ok with the AI and no CF. ya never know, you may run into Barney Fife, but I risk it. __________________

04-01-2013, 10:22 PM	#7
Jfish36 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 37	Check out this site You should check out this site on how to make your own sail http://mikesyakingadventures.com/ It would probably cost you $30 in parts and look very easy to make befor you spend couple hundred dollars. You can use a clear shower curtin from Target for $4.00 to make the mask.

04-01-2013, 12:23 PM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Maybe you can try out or test drive your kayak with a sail or on a dealers demo set up. My buddy picked up 2 adventure islands and we just went for it. He had sailed befor but I had not. It took just a minutes to get the hang of setting the sail mostly right and going the way I wanted to go. My wife and daughter got the hang in half hour or so. The hobie sail kit is different than the AI but I'd think most of the sailing would be similar. Sailing is subtle and constantly changing and I'm sure it takes decades to master but just jumping in and having the wind push you where you want to go is fun and doable. Mike

04-01-2013, 12:34 PM	#3
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	It took all of 10 minutes for Roman to find the 'groove' when he tried the AI at Andy' Demo Day..... http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...14&postcount=4

04-01-2013, 12:45 PM	#4
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I've been thinking about the sail more often since this thread came up, and yesterday when I got back inside Mission Bay and the wind started to pick up I really wished I had one to cruise around with. Perfect day on the water, but no fish seemed interested with all the bait in the water, so why not make the best of it sailing. Guess I'll have to save up for one now...

04-01-2013, 07:22 PM	#6
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Good info, I'll be sure to use the primary propulsion argument if I get roughed up. Mobie Hobie's post nailed it. I got a sail a couple of weeks ago and surprisingly, I'm really enjoying it. I'm no master and there is still lots to learn, but basic skills come quickly and the hobie sail kit is very forgiving. A couple of 15+ blasts up at silverwood were sketchy, but you learn to handle the sail control line. I've bay fished with the sail up and furled, doable, but better put away. You can also tuck the sail to the side for clearance and it's not that bad. Access to the rear rod holder is doable, but the extender will make putting the sail away difficult. If you want to use the livewell and sail, you're going to have to start getting rollers to route the control line to the side. I'm enjoying it enough that I'm trying to figure this out. Here are some pics that will hopefully get others to start sailing their PA's.