WindPaddle Scout Sail (Blue) by WindPaddle Sails

Description

The WindPaddle Scout was recently added to our line-up as an entry-level sail to be used in low-medium winds. Solo kayakers will appreciate its ease of use, lightweight and forgiving manner. Built for the casual or recreational paddler in mind.;We have built this sail with a soft batten that holds sail shape, yet is pliable enough that it almost coils/folds itself!. For an entry-level sail that will pull you quickly downwind yet easy enough for kids 8-80 to handle, the Scout is the sail to own.;Target boat - solo rec. boat to touring kayak 8 - 15 feet.Target wind range - 4 - 13 knotsTarget paddler - novice to intermediateOff-wind sailing envelope - approx. 150 degrees.;Tech corner: ScoutDeployed diameter - 42 (106.7 cm.) Coiled/folded diameter - 15 (38.1 cm.) Sail area - 9.62 sq. ft. (0.8937 sq. mÃ'²) Weight - 12 oz. (0.34 kg.), Wind Range - 4-20 knots of wind. (2-5 BFT);All WindPaddle sails launch and fly from the on-deck position. It can be set up for instant self-launching either before sailing or while out on the water so there's no need to return to shore to launch your sail!