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- 06 May 2019, 08:19
- Forum: Sailing Yak Scene
- Topic: Outback with sail
- Replies: 40
- Views: 23914
Re: Outback with sail
Please don’t laugh, but has anyone tried using a large golf/beach umbrella with any success !!! Would be easy to stow - would look stupid tho
- 05 May 2019, 17:00
- Forum: Sailing Yak Scene
- Topic: Outback with sail
- Replies: 40
- Views: 23914
Re: Outback with sail
Has anyone used the STAR aftermarket sail for Hobie yaks.(seen it on eBay for some time now) Seems to have a lot more sail area (comes in different sizes). Would this be more helpful in going upwind? Not really a sailor, but I suppose it should help? Question on strain to the sail mounting comes to ...
- 04 Jul 2018, 19:20
- Forum: The Ride Home
- Topic: The new yak - a little bit of comfort.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2460
Re: The new yak - a little bit of comfort.
Looks like a Criss Craft Hobie !!!
- 21 Feb 2018, 19:44
- Forum: Rescues/Accidents/Near Misses
- Topic: Another heads up re. closing rear hatches
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12652
Re: Another heads up re. closing rear hatches
I have looked at this situation a while ago. Pool noodles cut to size and stuffed into the stern and other parts of the kayak will improve flotation, and will (technically) keep the kayak more horizontal if swamped. This should help with bailing if required. They can be cable tied to keep clear of r...
- 14 Aug 2017, 19:43
- Forum: DIY Section
- Topic: DIY idea for paddle yak owners
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2064
Re: DIY idea for paddle yak owners
Looks a lot cheaper than Hobies reverse drive !!! Seems to clip along quite nicely.
- 31 Jan 2016, 17:31
- Forum: The Ride Home
- Topic: Airlines - carry on baggage
- Replies: 3
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Airlines - carry on baggage
Just came back from a family holiday in Queensland. Only went for 4 nights, traveled light so we all used carry on baggage to save time. Leaving Melboune i took my ebay 8 foot telescopic rod that shrinks into a carry on bag (not too bad really, ok for light surf and estuary), reel and assortment of ...