So i saw a kayak with a little sail on it going past a stand up paddle boarder when i had an idea:
Could a sail be attached to a SUP? It might work!
This could be the next step for SUP. Imagine sailing a SUP instead of paddling it like a sucker! I'm not sure how one could steer, perhaps some sort of rudder controlled by the feet? A keel or dagger board could be attached to the bottom.
It's beyond my mad-inventor-in-the-shed level, but i'll leave the idea here for those with the skills to prototype.
This could revolutionise the world of SUP!
It's extremely common for SUPs to come with a mast mount. Usually a single screw in location that isn't very strong and eventually breaks, but some have a proper mast track.
Steering is done by moving the sail..tilt forward to go downwind, tilt back to go upwind.
Certain Naish, Fanatic etc sups have mast inserts. Very common to whack a sail on a sup for cruising, light wind wave sailing or learning.
Lots of people putting wing dings on sup's as well.
A few years back, I was windsurfing on big kit on a nice summer's day (we don't get much wind in the summer where I am so it was a treat). Some kids on a summer day camp outing were paddling upwind around the corner from launch. It was not pleasant for them as it took a bit of work in the 12-18 breeze.
One lad took a look at me, enjoying rather than fight the breeze, as I came in an said something like, "Hey, we need one of those."
