Please don’t laugh, but has anyone tried using a large golf/beach umbrella with any success !!! Would be easy to stow - would look stupid tho

Has anyone used the STAR aftermarket sail for Hobie yaks.(seen it on eBay for some time now) Seems to have a lot more sail area (comes in different sizes). Would this be more helpful in going upwind? Not really a sailor, but I suppose it should help? Question on strain to the sail mounting comes to ...

Looks like a Criss Craft Hobie !!!

I have looked at this situation a while ago. Pool noodles cut to size and stuffed into the stern and other parts of the kayak will improve flotation, and will (technically) keep the kayak more horizontal if swamped. This should help with bailing if required. They can be cable tied to keep clear of r...

Looks a lot cheaper than Hobies reverse drive !!! Seems to clip along quite nicely.

Just came back from a family holiday in Queensland. Only went for 4 nights, traveled light so we all used carry on baggage to save time. Leaving Melboune i took my ebay 8 foot telescopic rod that shrinks into a carry on bag (not too bad really, ok for light surf and estuary), reel and assortment of ...