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Another way to choose the right sail is to decide how experienced you are with kayaking. If you are looking for an easier sail to setup and navigate, the Windpaddle might be the right sail for you. This is because, of its circular mast shape which makes it easier to control. However if you are more experienced and want something a little more heavy duty the hobie sail may be for you. Some sails are easier to setup for beginners in order of difficulty of experience level we would say the following from easiest in regards to setup and control to hardest:

1. Speed: Kayak Sailing is an innovative sport. It is sailing and kayaking combined, so whether you like to sail or kayak, you get a combination of the two here. By combining these two sports you get an extra boost from one to the other. Though paddling can create an increase in speed the addition of a sail harnesses the power of the wind to add an extra few kilometers an hour to your speed.



2. Exertion: The addition of a kayak sail takes away the reliance on the paddlers arms and instead puts it on a renewable energy source which is the wind! This allows you to focus more on the other things like fishing or navigating rather then worrying about exhausting yourself



3. Fun: Why get a sail on your kayak? Because it's a blast! The idea of sailing with your kayak is great. You can pull up your sail, in a matter of seconds whenever the wind comes. When I first got my kayak sail, I had no idea how to use it but after a few hours of sailing with it, it was a piece of cake and something to this day i cant live without. It can also be great for sail beginners.



4. Convenience: An advantage of kayak sailing is that it also has some convenience considerations. For example; if you're tired, you can sit back and let the wind take you, and West the breeze while relaxing on your kayak. One of my favorite things to do while Kayak Sailing.



5. Fishing: One of the main reasons I first got into kayak sailing, was because of the fishing advantages. It is extremely good for trolling, and getting you to and from your fishing area. For those less experienced that know what trolling is, this is the art of leaving your fishing line out and slowly moving across bodies of water waiting for a fish to bite.