Delta Kite and Kayak

[Yellow Submarine]

Ya know those delta shaped kits with 2 lines coming off it? Well I was thinking, If you had a short broom stick modified to fit in a Scotty mount along the centerline of the boat. Using 3 chords from the top for support, one to the bow and one to each side just aft of the scotty mount might be good enough for a mast. Attach the delta kite to the broomstick mast and some chord for control, it would probably work great as a sail, not too big to cause overturn in light wind but enough to manuver around in almost any direction, using the paddle as a keel off the side. Has anyone ever tried this, its just something I was thinking about trying out, Harbor freight has those big delta kites. I think I will try it and see what happens..

[cajunboy]

Check out this site. I got a kite that I've been meaning to try in the same way. Just need to hit the right conditions.

http://www.akff.net/wiki/index.php?title=Kayak_Kite

[Yellow Submarine]

I just bought a delta kite ($4.99) at Harbor freight, When I get in my shop I will look and see how doable this is.

[brian22]

So how doable was it? I was toying with the idea of a kite too, but think a sail will suit my needs better.

[Psycho Joe]

a golf umbrella works for me!

[Cobia 1]

That set up should bring some strange looks up in the Manchac area, if it is very colorful listen for the distant banjo music!

[Psycho Joe]

if your are in the manchac area, they are used to that sort of sight

[Yellow Submarine]

My mind wandered off the page when the fire started, I havn't yet to try it out. My grandmas bra did well for holding my worms.