Recent content by kahel

As a complete beginner, I’ve learned here that the most important thing is to have a good seat. Next comes positioning yourself in the boat so you can comfortably use both options (sitting or kneeling). This also includes whether the seat is mounted flat or at an angle in the boat.

@samb - Here's a follow-up to your question about sail size Today I did a few little things... . . . .

A quick and easy solution for me using my Stanley thermos .

in this conditions - Hilleberg rules! (y)

Basecamp ... out of the car ... Step height ... no need to crawl on the floor this sounds to a Tipi. Helsport Pasvik 4-6 . , . . . . . . .

some small things . . . . . . . . . . . .

I don't have any experience with canoe sailing myself - but I'm in very good company with my friend, who has a lot of experience and with whom I'll be going on my first sailing trip. . . Yes, I'm really looking forward to seeing how it goes.

There's nothing special to say about it... It's originally a sail made by the german company “Klepper,” and it was originally intended for a folding boat. I was able to buy the sail very cheaply on eBay—and I think it'll be more than enough for my boat. Here are two sample pictures .

oh I know this kind of walk also very well ...

me too. ;)

Leeboard ... . . . . finished. Now I just need to paint it, align the clamps, and secure them. I'm very happy with it. And everything worked out with the leeboard, too. It fits! Wow, that's awesome. . . . . . . . . .

Marc Ornstein and his mimicry camouflage

A quick update on the leeboard.. Today, with a mix of nervousness and a lot of sweat, I drilled the holes in the support boards and in the leeboard. I set the washers into the leeboard and glued them in place. . . . . ;) It's slowly starting to come together

just have a look . .

Leeboard ... . . . . . . . It’s just a shame that I mixed up the front edge and the back edge when I was thinning it out. So I had to sacrifice the nice point. Oh well, that’s just how it goes with freehand work. . . . . . I think the leeboard looks pretty good despite...