[CKF Info] Towing

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Chuck:
 
A good, tight  cockpit cover is strongly recommended.   Make sure the tow 
line is centered on the kayak. A little extra weight in the  stern of the kayak 
is preferable, but don't leave your gear in the kayak.   I've tried it with the 
rudder down and up-- results depend on the boat.. Try it  each way for a 
while and see what works.   Keep the kayak fairly  close in on the back first 
downslope of the wake.  This experience is based  upon towing with large 
powerboats (48' Hatteras LRC and Mikelson 48').   Good luck.  Consider carrying them on 
deck if they will fit- especially in  bad weather.
 
Regards,
George Miller
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In a message dated 5/12/2008 8:05:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
fowlc at greneker.com writes:

Hey Gang:
 
I am sailing to Catalina for the 4th of July and  would like to take my boats 
with me for some paddling at the  island.
 
Has anybody out there towed a sea kayak over open  ocean?  Any tips?
 
I have a great deal of sailing experience with  towing dinghies and the like 
but not kayaks.
 
I have a Current Designs Gulfstream and  Squamish.  Our speed will be in the 
5 to 7 knot rainge.    

If the sailboat were big enough I would put them  on deck but we are going on 
a 36' sailboat with a total of 6 people  aboard. 
 
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