I have some Folbot gear that I picked up that I may not end up using. All is in very good condition. - Sail - Spars - Mast - Rudder - Tiller - Leeboards (2) -...
If you're selling this stuff, feel free to post it in our forum: http://canoesailingmagazine.com/index.php/For-Sale/ Ed ... -- "Think Green When on the Blue:...
G'day Dave P - thanks for your informative reply. The Rob Roy tours seemed to be mainly coastal apart from the trip through France. I'm already thinking of a...
Many of us are interested in fly fishing. For th9se of you who are, we have established a Yahoo! group to help share information and spread the word about...
My Old Town Wahoo has a sail area of 75 SQ FT. This seems to be much too large for me under anything but a mild wind. I am looking for recomendations for sail...
There are many, many ways to put a more reasonable sail on an Old Town Wahoo, like the one I have. I abandoned the original sail system for several reasons:...
A sprit boom made from bamboo is well worth the extra few feet of line and a block (even a dumb sheave) to attach it to the mast. ... === craig o'donnell ...
Hello Everyone, I am new to the group, and hope to learn more about sailing and sailing canoes in particular. I'm low budget, low tech and have never built a...
I have a 16' Old Town Wahoo sailing canoe for sale. Rochester, NY area. I just bought it and have been very pleased with it but i am going to put the money...
Greetings Nicole, Many of us in the group are in similar information gathering phase. Since you have not yet done any boat building I will offer a suggestion...
Hi Bill, through France? is this via canals? that could be interesting in a sailboat! a small quiet outboard could be the go? The hull you are describing is...
I received this email yesterday. As someone who never sails without a pocket knive I find this regulation very intrusive, and unnecessary. Sailors usually...
An easily accessible knife is an important part of any sailor or paddler's kit. I've had to cut my way out of an abandoned monofilament net. I prefer a...
Thank you for the kind welcome and tips. Not sure if/why women in general don't like the Puddle Duck except it is boxy. Of course, everyone likes something...
I too like the puddle duck.However as it is a yacht/skiff.i see no advantage in building one before a canoe.Ibuilt a pirogue,dead easy to do,without plans.it...
Welcome! Stick with the canoe/kayak idea--as you know, you can always paddle it, and carry it, which can't be done with most other sailboats! Ed ... -- "Think...
I'm looking at changing my wood mast to a carbon. My only motivation is to get something to come apart into pieces so I can stuff it into my cockpit. So I'm...
Marvin, The windsurf industry produces a mast product called "RD", for reduced diameter. These masts are just as stiff as the "normal" diameter masts and are...
Long Haul has at times made new skins for Klepper Masters - on demand. Might be well worth to restore the old Master to its former glory! I sail our Klepper...
Hi Marvin Drop Hugh Horton an email on carbon tube suppliers. I previously posted a few photos of my three piece hand made rotating ovoid carbon spar with luff...
Does anyone have a list of production sails and masts that would be appropriate for sailing canoes and kayaks? By "production" I mean standard currently...
I'm not sure you situation, but some polytarp, tape, sewing machine and a bit of patience can get you pretty much what you want. But, I'm guessing the closest...
I just got in from my first sail with my new leeboard mount. I had a temp board across the gunnels and did the bolt/nut thing to keep the board down. Once I...
The ah hah moment credit would go to Jan Gougeon. Each of us has been going at the general concept a little differently on our Buffleheads and previous canoe...
Hi Marvin. In the photo album "A Sail Rig and Jib System" there is already a photo of my axle type leeboard set up. This system is based on a slot being cut...
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