Conversion arrangement for kayak

Abstract

Conversion arrangement for kayak with stabilizer, keel, rudder, and rudder pedals. A functional accessory arrangement for converting a kayak that will use the same kites as the kite surfer's use for propulsion, the conversion includes a rudder, keel and stabilizer, the stabilizer is designed to keep the kayak upright even if the kite is 90 degrees to the vessels beam and it allows the kayak to tack into the wind.

1 . A sailing rig for a boat comprising: 
 a transverse member mounted on the kayak;    a slidable bracket mounted on the transverse member; and,    a sail attached to the slidable bracket and operable to propel the boat.    
   
   
       2 . A sailing rig for a boat according to  claim 1  further comprising the slidable bracket operable along the transverse member responsive to change in wind direction.  
   
   
       3 . A sailing rig for a boat according to  claim 2  further comprising the slidable bracket operable along the transverse member between a first position adjacent the left edge of the boat and a second position adjacent the right edge of the boat.  
   
   
       4 . A sailing rig for a boat according to  claim 1  further comprising a keel member mounted on the boat.  
   
   
       5 . A sailing rig for a boat according to  claim 1  further comprising a rudder member mounted on the boat.  
   
   
       6 . A sailing rig for a boat according to  claim 1  wherein the boat is selected from the group consisting of a kayak, a canoe, and rowboat, and a sailboat.  
   
   
       7 . A sailing rig for a boat according to  claim 1  wherein the sail is a kite.