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Amas are the outriggers that helps keep kayaks from tipping over.
The Akas of a sailboat/kayak are the pieces that connect the main hull to the ama(s) (outrigger).



Bill's first time sailing in a sailing-kayak
On California Park Lake (Chico, Calif)


Karen for her first time as well in Vic's Adventure Island sailing kayak
by Hobie with Mirage pedal drive
on California Park Lake (Chico, Calif)

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain



Sailing kit on 10' 3" sit-on kayak (rated 325lbs) - Calif Park Lake



Sailing kit on 9' 3" sit-on kayak (rated 225lbs) - Paradise Lake


Sailing kit on 14' double seat sit-on kayak (rated 450lbs) - Forebay


Adventure Island sailing kayak by Hobie statistics:
Length: 16'
Width w/ Amas Out: 9' 4"
Width w/ Amas Folded In: 42"
Sail Area: 57.5 sq. ft.
Mast Height: 15' 2"
Weight: 115 lbs
MirageDrive Weight: 6.6 lbs
Max Load Capacity: 350 lbs
Hull: Rotomolded Polyethylene
(picture of Bill, taken on a sunny day)



my first sailboat above





Check out this really neat double masted sailing kayak:


and look at this really fun looking sailing canoe setup:







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