Experiments with Adding a Skeg to an Inflatable Kayak

[rgsparber]

A skeg reduces the tendency of a kayak to pivot into a crosswind. My Sevylor Colorado has two small skegs but they are no match for even a light crosswind. The newer version of the Colorado has a much larger skeg. How do I add a skeg without permanently modifying my kayak? I ended up with a skeg made from pieces of scrap that does resist crosswinds yet is easily added and removed. However, it does come with a cost.

If you are interested, please see

https://rick.sparber.org/skeg.pdf


Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.

Thanks,

Rick