newbie kayak sailor needs lessons...

I got the opportunity to test this product but I've never sailed before but very curious about it. I'd like to learn the basics....any suggestions or tips appreciated 

http://www.pacificaction.com/

http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/culture/a-lone-kayaker-a-marlin-and-one-wild-ride-20120204-1qypb.html

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It seems it would be different to sail that than a traditional sailboat. Do you have a rudder on your kayak. That would help. I know how to sail, but I'm not sure about that rig.

     Hey Mooch,   After you get it figured out,    let's get all the kayak sailors together for a race.  ...   

rob, I don't have a rudder but I heard that you can use you paddle to steer. If the paddle does not work out for me, then I'll consider getting a rudder. Although id rather not have a rudder cause it can always malfunction (seen it happen) and it also adds weight to the kayak. - just my opinion

Baitman, I like the idea of a race - although I know I'll get my butt kicked by a hobie. But it still would be nice to do it for a good cause - I'm thinking we should do donations for Big Jim's Team in Training. watcha think?

I've had one for years.
Tried using it on a kayak w/o a rudder.
As someone pointed out it's like having a car with an engine and no steering wheel.
Pull up some basic sailing videos on youtube so you have a basic idea of how wind affects a sail.
After that go out and have a good time.
I did a lot of sail boarding back in the day. You'll be fine with the advice I just gave you.

Joel

Let me know when you want to hookup. will have to be a Monday, Thursday or Friday cuz I am working the other days.

scott

Joel

Let me know when you want to hookup. will have to be a Monday, Thursday or Friday cuz I am working the other days.

scott

sounds like a plan Scott - where would be an ideal lake to go to?

I've had one for years.
Tried using it on a kayak w/o a rudder.
As someone pointed out it's like having a car with an engine and no steering wheel.
Pull up some basic sailing videos on youtube so you have a basic idea of how wind affects a sail.
After that go out and have a good time.
I did a lot of sail boarding back in the day. You'll be fine with the advice I just gave you.

Joel

I have an extra hobie sailing rudder and think I can make a tiller rudder for you. You have an OK Ultra? Let's go to DV.

Scott

I've had one for years.
Tried using it on a kayak w/o a rudder.
As someone pointed out it's like having a car with an engine and no steering wheel.
Pull up some basic sailing videos on youtube so you have a basic idea of how wind affects a sail.
After that go out and have a good time.
I did a lot of sail boarding back in the day. You'll be fine with the advice I just gave you.

Joel

I have an extra hobie sailing rudder and think I can make a tiller rudder for you. You have an OK Ultra? Let's go to DV.

Scott

Thanks Scott, lets figure out a date. I will PM you my cell.  (I have a 4.3)

 

Baitman, I like the idea of a race - although I know I'll get my butt kicked by a hobie. But it still would be nice to do it for a good cause - I'm thinking we should do donations for Big Jim's Team in Training. watcha think?

      Those Hobies havn't gone up against my ultra Raptor weapon  yet...     

Looking good Jim! 

That is a great look boat, Jim.  I can't wait to see that baby sailing.