Accessories -Cleats - Sailing Kit

For Kayak and Canoe sailing we offer a nifty set of "clam cleats" for securing your sheets (or sail control lines) as well as a "Sailing Kit". When out on the water sailing, you might want to consider using some of the following:

Sailing Kit -
2 Cleats (with fasteners)
2 Sheets/control lines 7 ft. ea.
1 Paddle Leash
1 Emergency Whistle

$22.00 USD (includes all stainless fasteners for the cleats).

We've packaged it all up here for you. We also include two 7' lengths of the same black nylon 1/8" line to be used as separate sheets to replace your existing 8' continuous sheet. (Be sure to tie a 2 or 3 foot long piece of heavy weight sewing thread to the two ends so you can keep track of both sheets at once.)

-Paddle leashes are always a good idea, sailing or not. But for folding where you need to employ both hands and momentarily let go of your paddle, a leash is a must. Its small, its simple, and its functional, perfect for securing your paddle during photo opportunities, snack breaks, or windy passages. Long enough for use while paddling, but small enough for easy out-of-the-way storage. Your dog might not need or want "no stinking leashes", but you do.

$7.50 USD - (Free shipping in the USA.)

Cleats - We've selected these cleats for their low profile and light weight properties. For you sailing types they are technically called "cheek-mounted clam cleats", which is a mouth full. These clam cleats (because they look like a partially open clam we suppose) are real beauties because they are lightweight and can be instantly released. With these cleats can fine tune your sail trim and free up your hands for paddling, bracing, taking photos, eating your lunch, etc..

Mount on either side of the cockpit back below your elbows with the clam "jaws" down (so the angle up to the top of the sail keeps the line cleated). These cleats come with two longer 7 ft. lines (called sheets) that replace the original 8 foot continuous control line. Tie a lightweight thread between the ends of the two lines so you can snag them both at once should they run free. This thread connection acts as a "breakable link" if the lines are across your lap and you need to exit in a hurry with the sheets cleated. (see video).

Clam cleats are a great type of attachment point for your steering lines (sheets), and are of course sold in pairs. Mounts with #8 fasteners (supplied)

Low Profile Clam Cleat - Port and Starboard.

$14.50 USD (for the pair, free shipping in the USA)