Kayak Sails / Paddle Wings

The Lincoln Quoddy-Lite kayak and a Paddle-Wing sail are the perfect combination to fly across the water. Unlike other kayak sails, this patented sail attaches to the paddle (not to you or the boat), and can be easily deployed or stowed in minutes depending on wind conditions. No rudder is needed to sail downwind or 90° to either side. Paddle Wings will fit paddles from 220-240 cm and 1” to 1 and 3/16” diameter.

About our Paddle Sails/Wings:

PADDLE WINGS will let you and your kayak fly across the water!

Keep the sail full of wind, even if this means holding it parallel to your boat. With a rudder or skeg or using your paddle as a leeboard, your WINGS will work downwind or 90° to either side . Also, an easy method of steering is to lightly drag one paddle blade or the other. Like all sailboats, speed is faster across the wind than downwind.

At higher wind speeds, grip the mast as high up as possible to limit bending of the mast. For light winds, you can increase speed by holding your paddle higher or at a 90° angle to the water which exposes more sail area to the wind.

The WINGS will fit paddles from 220 to 240 cm in length, and paddle shafts from 1”to 1 3/16” diameter. The brackets can be adapted to smaller diameter paddle shafts by applying several layers of friction tape.

The mast is carbon fiber, and all metal fittings are stainless steel – except for the split-rings. The latter will rust eventually, but can be replaced at any hardware store. After use in seawater, the WINGS and paddle should be rinsed in freshwater.

Don’t put away your WINGS in the winter ! Mount them on a standard wooden closet pole and use them with a sled, x-country skis or skates.