Brilliant sailing, and a real test of the rig. Amazed that, under strain on port tack, the "bowsprit" didn't jerk to port and slip off the kayak! Straps hold the rig surprisingly well. Think I'll purchase the smaller, 1.4 m2 rig, all the same :-)
How fun, iI do the same by back wind With a pareo, it's olé olé, but it works... Where do you get that material. Thanks. Muriel from Aix en Provence in France
I have just bought a new T13 with rudder as I experienced to wind cocking without which was quite tiring paddling so many steering strokes. It is without doubt a lot better with rudder. Sail is on the list for next year now.
It is the 1.6m2 sail. If the wind gets to be too much, you can always reef the 1.6m2 sail. However, in Southeast Texas I am usually wanting more wind. I have never reefed the 1.6 yet. If I had the chance to buy again, I would still buy the 1.6. FYI...If you can visually see 3 rectangular panels towards the bottom of the sail, it is a 1.6m2. The 1.4's only have two rectangular sail panels on the bottom of the sail.
alllchemist I purchased the jib kit from Kayaksailor too. They released it about 6 months after I purchased the main sail. I not sure how much it really helps. I purchased it wanting better upwind performance, but I did not notice any big gains after adding it.
@@CorkySandpiper It may help to keep the bow up perhaps; your sailing video indicated you were kept pretty dry, with few if any waves coming across the bow. Just a thought.
It will make you become a lazy paddler. When the wind it up and it is difficult to paddle, I bring out the sail. My kayak is a little short for the sail, being only 13ft, but it is still lots of fun. I can only imagine the how it would perform on a longer kayak.
Hey Tim. I am buying the Kayak sailor rig and am looking for a good sit on top to pair it with. How do you like it combined with the Perception Triumph 13. I am thinking of getting the triumph with the rudder kit and just wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks !!!
I bought the kayak first, then the rudder, then the sail kit later. My thoughts... I like everything about the Triumph 13 except for its issues of tracking a straight line on its own. It is a constant battle to keep the rear of the kayak from trying to lead. You simply can not paddle a few strokes and then glide and have the kayak maintain a straight line. I have two Triumph 13's and they both do this. Thus the rudder purchase. This eliminated 100% of the tracking issues and made me into a lazy paddler as I can paddle a few strokes, grab my beer in one hand and still guide the kayak with the paddle sitting in my lap as I am coasting through the water. I often take pictures while kayaking and the rudder allows me to hold the camera steady with two hands while I steer with my feet. Next came the kayak sailor sail kit. The Triumph 13 is plenty stable for the sail and the sail is top notch in engineering and function. The Triumph 13 is the minimum length required for the sail. The tail of the sail is basically right in front of you. Any shorter kayak and the sail would be slapping you. On light wind days, the tail of the sail on the 13ft kayak gets in the way of your paddle strokes when the wind dies down, so don't go any shorter. Also, if you are a "real" sailor on a sailboat, you will find that the kayak sailor has a difficult time tacking into the wind. You have to be careful not to get blown too far downwind as it can be very difficult to tack back into the wind, at least this is the case on my 13 ft kayak. The heavier the winds the worse this becomes. I usually head upwind first or crosswind to avoid tacking.
+matty tripps A Perception Triumph 13 is probably one of the most stable "sit on top" kayaks out there. I have been lucky so far and have not been blown over. I am sure it will happen one day. I do try to position myself as far to the upwind side of the seat as I can.
Hi, how difficult is it to learn to sail ? And also, the rig stays on alright ? How is it without the Genoa sail ? Any other info...would be appreciated...thanks...Pete
I never tried this on a canoe, but I don't see it working well on a Canoe. I would think the dagger boards that deploy on both sides would be sitting much too high out of the water on a Conoe for them to work properly.
Brilliant sailing, and a real test of the rig. Amazed that, under strain on port tack, the "bowsprit" didn't jerk to port and slip off the kayak! Straps hold the rig surprisingly well. Think I'll purchase the smaller, 1.4 m2 rig, all the same :-)
How fun, iI do the same by back wind With a pareo, it's olé olé, but it works... Where do you get that material. Thanks. Muriel from Aix en Provence in France
this is awesome... I've just ordered my precision Triumph 13 today... I'm gonna have to research these... amazing..
Looks like alot of fun!
I have just bought a new T13 with rudder as I experienced to wind cocking without which was quite tiring paddling so many steering strokes. It is without doubt a lot better with rudder. Sail is on the list for next year now.
It is the 1.6m2 sail. If the wind gets to be too much, you can always reef the 1.6m2 sail. However, in Southeast Texas I am usually wanting more wind. I have never reefed the 1.6 yet. If I had the chance to buy again, I would still buy the 1.6. FYI...If you can visually see 3 rectangular panels towards the bottom of the sail, it is a 1.6m2. The 1.4's only have two rectangular sail panels on the bottom of the sail.
Nice...can't wait to get mine...,Pete
awesome video!
Bought mine a couple of years ago. I wish I was on the water today instead of work.
Tim, looks like you added a jib? Does that come with the kit or is it something you engineered?
alllchemist I purchased the jib kit from Kayaksailor too. They released it about 6 months after I purchased the main sail. I not sure how much it really helps. I purchased it wanting better upwind performance, but I did not notice any big gains after adding it.
thanks!
@@CorkySandpiper It may help to keep the bow up perhaps; your sailing video indicated you were kept pretty dry, with few if any waves coming across the bow. Just a thought.
It will make you become a lazy paddler. When the wind it up and it is difficult to paddle, I bring out the sail. My kayak is a little short for the sail, being only 13ft, but it is still lots of fun. I can only imagine the how it would perform on a longer kayak.
Love it
Hey Tim. I am buying the Kayak sailor rig and am looking for a good sit on top to pair it with. How do you like it combined with the Perception Triumph 13. I am thinking of getting the triumph with the rudder kit and just wanted to get your thoughts.
Thanks !!!
I bought the kayak first, then the rudder, then the sail kit later. My thoughts... I like everything about the Triumph 13 except for its issues of tracking a straight line on its own. It is a constant battle to keep the rear of the kayak from trying to lead. You simply can not paddle a few strokes and then glide and have the kayak maintain a straight line. I have two Triumph 13's and they both do this. Thus the rudder purchase. This eliminated 100% of the tracking issues and made me into a lazy paddler as I can paddle a few strokes, grab my beer in one hand and still guide the kayak with the paddle sitting in my lap as I am coasting through the water. I often take pictures while kayaking and the rudder allows me to hold the camera steady with two hands while I steer with my feet. Next came the kayak sailor sail kit. The Triumph 13 is plenty stable for the sail and the sail is top notch in engineering and function. The Triumph 13 is the minimum length required for the sail. The tail of the sail is basically right in front of you. Any shorter kayak and the sail would be slapping you. On light wind days, the tail of the sail on the 13ft kayak gets in the way of your paddle strokes when the wind dies down, so don't go any shorter. Also, if you are a "real" sailor on a sailboat, you will find that the kayak sailor has a difficult time tacking into the wind. You have to be careful not to get blown too far downwind as it can be very difficult to tack back into the wind, at least this is the case on my 13 ft kayak. The heavier the winds the worse this becomes. I usually head upwind first or crosswind to avoid tacking.
how do you keep it from tipping over the kayak what is the beam of that kayaks
+matty tripps A Perception Triumph 13 is probably one of the most stable "sit on top" kayaks out there. I have been lucky so far and have not been blown over. I am sure it will happen one day. I do try to position myself as far to the upwind side of the seat as I can.
Nice...what size is the main-tube please ? 2 x 2 inches ? Thanks
Hi, how difficult is it to learn to sail ? And also, the rig stays on alright ? How is it without the Genoa sail ? Any other info...would be appreciated...thanks...Pete
Would this work on a canoe?
I never tried this on a canoe, but I don't see it working well on a Canoe. I would think the dagger boards that deploy on both sides would be sitting much too high out of the water on a Conoe for them to work properly.
How good it is tacking into wind?
Hello, is that the 1.4m2 or the 1.6m2 sail?
That's showing the extra panel above the two windows, so looks like a 1.6 m2
Isn't there any store which can buy this Sale in Japan?
Buy direct from KayakSailor.com and ask for international shipping