Wind Paddle Self Launching Sail Adventure Model

Wind Paddle Self Launching Sail Adventure Model

Start price	165.0 USD
Current price	165.0 USD
Start time	10/04/2008
End time	10/18/2008
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 Colors Available: Blue/White - Yellow/White - Red/White  Adventure Model: Launch and fly from the on-deck position. The WindPadddle can be set-up for instant self-launching. The WindPaddle offers the following advantages over all other kayak, canoe or small-craft sails currently available:Quick, easy and safe to launch/deploy and douse while out on the water. Fasten to the deck using the WindHarness lines to control the sail. Stows compactly on deck or below decks in 1/8th it's deployed size. Sails easily in 180 degrees of heading (Beam reaches across the wind) Launches and fills instantly from on deck. Easily and quickly able to de-power instantly in gusts, either lower sail or allow it to deform and spill air. (The WindPaddle can be quickly lowered horizontal to the water.) The WindPaddle was designed by sailors and kayak paddlers to be an efficient, safe and lightweight downwind sail. With higher wind conditions, the sail is connected to the deck of the boat at the bottom, and held with it's "WindHarness" line kit.  Simply let go of the lines, and the Wind Paddle flattens against the deck de-powering instantly.   WindPaddle sails are currently approx. 1 sq. meter in size. The unique circular design of the WindPaddle sail keeps the center of effort low for stability; the lowest center of effort of any small-craft sail available. As wind speed increases, the center of effort or force remains fixed and doesn't move up or down. All WindPaddle sails are made using traditional triple-stitch zig-zag sail seam construction. A triple stich zig-zag results in a strong seam where the panels are sewn. The sail LOOKS like it was made by a sailmaker, because it is! The sail is made from 1/2 oz. polyester "spinnaker" sailcloth, the same material used on racing yachts. This material is low-stretch fabric that will not absorb water and become heavy when wet. Just shake the sail to dry it. WindPaddle sails get their shape using a laminated flexible and non-corroding permimeter high modulus yet highly elastic batten. This batten can be deformed (twisted, bent, etc.) yet will still return to its original circular shape. The batten allows the sail to be coiled into 1/3's (18% of its original size!) for compact stowage and storage.The WindPaddle "Adventure " model attaches to your exsisting deck hardware. (No drilling or exotic rigging required.)WATCH THE WINDPADDLE VIDEOhttp://www.windpaddle.com/videos.htmPayment by PayPal WITHIN 7 DAYS.   FREE S&H IN THE U.S.