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In Search of the Perfect Sailing Sit-On-Top Kayak - Part III By Robert O. Hess
In this installment the design of a removable leeboard for a sit-on-top kayak is detailed with insights on kayak sailing technique.
Making A Slip-on Mast Step & Amas For Kayak Sailing by Andy Lyne
Andy says he couldn't help thinking harnessing the wind on a kayak would be fun. He shares here his efforts to adapt a Scupper Pro Kayak for a 2008 seacoast sailing adventure.
In Search of the Perfect Sailing Sit-On-Top Kayak - Part II By Robert O. Hess
As an aspiring SOT kayak sailor you can buy boat and sail separately, or buy a fully-rigged sailing kayak. Both choices have advantages and disadvantages discussed in this well-researched article.
In Search of the Perfect Sailing Sit-On-Top Kayak By Robert O. Hess
The first of several articles about the search for the best kayak for sailing. It describes the impact of sailing history on the quest for participation in this recent evolution of the sport.
Pacific Action Sails Revisited by Robert O. Hess
Hardware modifications I've found valuable, and performance-related ideas that may be of interest. For those who have no prior experience with PA sails, this article will hopefully answer basic questions so you can give these rigs a try.

Feathercraft Java & Pacific Action Sail
by Duncan Sayers

A field review of these folding sit-on-tops outfitted for sailing.

Kayak Sailing with a Vee Sail by Tom Holtey

A Vee Sail is essentialy a down wind sail. Read this thorough review of the Primex / Deluge Kayak Sail provided to us by Lyon Expeditions.

Outfitting a Drifter Phillip Dang of Hui Wa'a Kaukahi, Honolulu's Kayak Club, shares his unique sailing rig.
Go Sail A Kite! By Tom Holtey. Complete instruction on how to kayak sail with a parafoil kite.
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