NEW: Sailing Rig Kits For The W500 Kayak Series
SailBoatsToGo is now offering sailing kits that are adapted to the W500 kayak series. The kits include outriggers.

More: Sailing the W500 kayak, without outriggers, standing up...

Sailing a W300 Kayak With an Outrigger (2007)

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Older videos:
Sailing W Kayak Standing Without Outrigger Demo Movie (2005)
W Sailing Without Outrigger Demo Movie (2005)

We tested a new and improved sailing rig that's bigger and safer than the 2005 type. The new W Kayak configuration is stabler with one full-size outrigger instead of side floatation. Since it's stabler the new configuration also has a bigger load capacity.  You can sail it standing too, and the rudder is user friendly. It takes about one minutes to upload or download  the boat including the W kayak, the outrigger and the sail system.

What types of sails fit the W Kayak?
The W Kayak can be accommodated for sailing with most commercially available small-boat sailing rigs (E.G. canoe, kayak, dinghy etc.).

Can you sail the W Kayak standing?
Yes

What's a Crab Claw rig?
Like the Catamaran, the Proa and the surfboard it's yet another amazing Polynesian invention.  

Is sailing standing more difficult than sailing sitting?
It depends-  If you're used to windsurfing, surfing and stand up paddling - it's easy

Do you need a rudder?
Not necessarily. You can steer with the sail and by leaning on the side, and occasionally with your paddle.

Do you need a keel or dagger board?
No.  The boat's straight and narrow hulls perform very well.

Can you sail upwind?
Yes.

Can you carry a W Kayak outfitted for sailing on top of your car?
Yes.

Is a sailing rig difficult to install?
It's easy.

How fast can you sail the W Kayak?
We haven't tested its sailing speed yet but catamarans are known to be faster than comparable monohulls.  See "Speed" article.