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Posted on May 1, 2011by Mikes Yaking Adventures

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This video shows how well the sail performs in windy conditions. My max speed topped

9.7MPH as shown in the picture. I really couldnt believe the figures while having so

much fun on the choppy seas.

As promised a few weeks ago, here is my step-by-step guide to make you kayak sail.

Firstly lets start with the shopping list.

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1. Ripstop Nylon 1.5m x 150cm wide

2. 22mm Class PVC pipe x 2 (Cut to 6ft Length)

3. 18mm Dowel x 2 (Cut to 6ft Length)

4. Tee pieces for PVC pipe x 2

5. End capes to fit over pipe x 2

6. Bungee approx 5mm 3 meters

7. Stainless steel hose clamps x 2

8. PVC sheeting (Only if you require a sail window)

9. Sail control line (amount is dependent on your setup) mine are direct so I required 4

meters of 4mm nylon line.

10. Extra strength sewing thread

Step 1

Below are the dimensions required for the sail. My measurements do include an extra 1

1/2 inches top/bottom for the hem, and 2 inches extra either side to allow room for the

PVC poles.

Good tip would be to measure twice and cut once. Although the fabric is pretty cheap it

makes sense to get it right first time.

Step 2

I firstly sewed the bottom piece followed by the top using the spare material for the hem

with a zig-zag pattern for extra strength. The thread is extra strength rather than the

regular stuff to keep everything nice and tight

Youll see that Ive cut 2 squares in the ripstop nylon which will later be used to attach

the hose clamps. I also sewed around those edges to ensure it doesnt fray or split in

high winds.

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Step 3

Make sure the PVC pipe fits before sewing otherwise it starts getting very messy. Once

complete it looks like below. The PVC window is all down to personal preference. I

installed it to make the sail complete. You can purchase a Teflon foot for the sewing

machine to prevent it from sticking to the sheeting, otherwise my cheaper alternative

was to use washing up liquid, placing a fin film along the area I wanted to sew. This

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Step 4

I then used the webbing buckles from an old kayak seat to begin making the mount.

Using a hot screw driver I pushed a hole in the centre which eliminates any frayed

ends. I then unscrewed the pad eye, put the webbing into position and screwed back

tight using all the existing pieces on the kayak. Dont be tempted to drills holes, look

first at whats available and then decide.

Step 5

This process is easy to achieve. inside the PVC piping are the 18mm dowels. They are

a perfect fit which make the poles very strong and stable. Using marine goop or any

good adhesive glue the tee pieces and end caps on, although end caps are not
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essential.

I sewed a piece of webbing to the bottom part of the sail to secure tight around the

hose pipe. This prevents the sail from riding up the poles. Theres nothing special about

the yellow pipe. Its from my garden hose. Run another piece of webbing all the way

through as pictured.

Step 6

Now cut a piece of pipe insulation or even a swimming pole noodle will do the trick

Step 7

Place it around the hose pipe and PVC tees ready to secure with masking tape or any

suitable strong bonding tape.
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Step 8

I put quite a lot of tape around the foam for extra strength.

I left the middle exposed to allow the poles to move around when using the sail. The

reason for putting this on is to stop the PVC tees from scratching the kayak.

Step 9
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Utilising the webbing from the hose, you can begin to piece it together. Using the

buckles make sure you thread it through correctly.

Once id secured the sail to the kayak I folded the loose ends of the webbing under thebuckle to prevent it loosening under pressure. This works perfectly.

Step 10

Using the bungee, I fitted a yellow ball to a carabiner to make attaching/disconnect very

easy. This bungee then fits onto the sail.


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Step 11

The bungee runs right up to the gaps in the sail youve made which connect to the

hose clamps on either side. Put the hose clamp around the PVC pole and then your

bungee line followed by your controlling lines underneath as pictured. Once everything

is in place you must tighten up the hose clamps to prevent any of those lines slipping

when the sail is in use. The bungee must be tight, however not so tight that you cannot

pull the sail down and stow for paddling. Im not giving any instructions on how to

secure the sail control lines (My red lines) because Im still coming up with ideas which

do not involve me drilling holes anywhere.

This sail is very simple to make, and although it make not perform exactly like the

pacific action sail, its fun and very cheap to make. Shop around and looks for bargain


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where possible. My sail cost all in 30 to make. The most expensive part being the

wooden dowels at 7 each. Other bits and pieces I found in the garage from previous

jobs which helped cut the price in some areas.

More than anything though, I hope this helps.

Regards

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