Device, system and method for deploying a kayak sail

Abstract

A kayak sail system includes a sail including a first extending arm, a second extending arm, and a sail sheet supported between the first extending arm and the second extending arm. A deployment body for the sail includes a base plate supporting a first deployment arm and a second deployment arm. The first deployment arm is coupled to the first extending arm of the sail. The second deployment arm is coupled to the second extending arm of the sail. A support arm is spaced apart from the base plate. A first support post and a second support post extend from the support arm. A first extension spring extends from the first deployment arm and a second extension spring extends from the second deployment arm. The first extension spring is removably coupled to the first support post. The second extension spring is removably coupled to the second support post.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A kayak sail system, comprising:
 a sail including a first extending arm, a second extending arm, and a sail sheet supported between the first extending arm and the second extending arm; and   a deployment body for the sail, the deployment body including:
 a base plate supporting a first deployment arm and a second deployment arm, the first deployment arm coupled to the first extending arm of the sail and the second deployment arm coupled to the second extending arm of the sail; 
 a support arm spaced apart from the base plate, a first support post and a second support post extending from the support arm; and 
 a first extension spring extending from the first deployment arm and a second extension spring extending from the second deployment arm, 
 wherein the first extension spring is configured to be removably coupled to the first support post, and wherein the second extension spring is configured to be removably coupled to the second support post. 
   
     
     
         2 . The kayak sail system of  claim 1 , wherein the base plate includes a first angled sidewall and a second angled sidewall, wherein the first and second angled sidewalls each form an angle greater than ninety degrees with an upper surface of the base plate. 
     
     
         3 . The kayak sail system of  claim 2 , further including a first compression spring in contact with the first deployment arm and a second compression spring in contact with the second deployment arm, the first compression spring configured to provide lateral tension to the first deployment arm and the second compression spring configured to provide lateral tension to the second deployment arm. 
     
     
         4 . The kayak sail system of  claim 3 , wherein the first deployment arm defines a first compression spring seat configured to receive a portion of the first compression spring, and wherein the second deployment arm defines a second compression spring seat configured to receive a portion of the second compression spring. 
     
     
         5 . The kayak sail system of  claim 1 , further including a first guide loop supported by the first deployment arm, the first guide loop positioned about a proximal end portion of the first extending arm, and a second guide loop supported by the second deployment arm, the second guide loop positioned about a proximal end portion of the second extending arm. 
     
     
         6 . The kayak sail system of  claim 1 , further including an attachment block secured to the kayak, wherein the deployment body is configured to be detachably coupled to the attachment block. 
     
     
         7 . The kayak sail system of  claim 6 , further including a quick release mechanism configured to secure the deployment body to the attachment block. 
     
     
         8 . The kayak sail system of  claim 7 , wherein the attachment block defines a channel, wherein the deployment body includes a first side support bar, a second side support bar, and a projection configured to be engaged in the channel defined by the attachment block 
     
     
         9 . The kayak sail system of  claim 1 , further including a first attachment loop coupled to a distal end portion of the first extending arm of the sail, a second attachment loop coupled to a portion of the first extending arm of the sail proximal to the distal end portion of the first extending arm of the sail, a third attachment loop coupled to a distal end portion of the second extending arm of the sail, and a fourth attachment loop coupled to a portion of the second extending arm of the sail proximal to the distal end portion of the second extending arm, wherein a first tether line connects the first and second attachment loops, and a second tether line connects the third and fourth attachment loops. 
     
     
         10 . The kayak sail system of  claim 9 , further including a first kayak attachment loop and a second kayak attachment loop, a third kayak attachment loop and a fourth kayak attachment loop, the first and second kayak attachment loops configured to secure the first tether line to the kayak and the third and fourth kayak attachment loops configured to secure the second tether line to the kayak, wherein the first tether line is configured to bend a length of the first extending arm of the sail between the first and second attachment loops, and wherein the second tether line is configured to bend a length of the second extending arm of the sail between the third and fourth attachment loops. 
     
     
         11 . The kayak sail system of  claim 10 , further including a first cam cleat configured to be secured to first side of the kayak and a second cam cleat configured to be secured to a second side of the kayak, the first cam cleat configured to secure the first tether line, and the second cam cleat configured to secure the second tether line. 
     
     
         12 . The kayak sail system of  claim 11 , further including a fifth kayak attachment loop configured to be secured between the second and fourth kayak attachment loops, wherein the first tether line and the second tether line are connected with each other as a single continuous tether line. 
     
     
         13 . The kayak sail system of  claim 1 , wherein the sail is configured to fold substantially along a vertical centerline thereof, and wherein the first and second extending arms of the sail are configured to be retracted against a side of the kayak. 
     
     
         14 . The kayak sail system of  claim 1 , wherein the sail includes a transparent window between the first and second extending arms. 
     
     
         15 . The kayak sail system of  claim 1 , wherein the first extending arm and the second extending arm each define a tapered configuration. 
     
     
         16 . A kayak sail deployment body, comprising:
 a base plate supporting a first deployment arm and a second deployment arm;   a support arm spaced apart from the base plate, a first support post and a second support post extending from the support arm;   a first extension spring extending from the first deployment arm and a second extension spring extending from the second deployment arm,   wherein the first extension spring is configured to be removably coupled to the first support post, and wherein the second extension spring is configured to be removably coupled to the second support post; and   a first compression spring in contact with the first deployment arm and a second compression spring in contact with the second deployment arm, the first compression spring configured to provide lateral tension to the first deployment arm and the second compression spring configured to provide lateral tension to the second deployment arm.   
     
     
         17 . The kayak sail deployment body of  claim 16 , wherein the base plate includes a first angled sidewall and a second angled sidewall, wherein the first and second angled sidewalls each form an angle greater than ninety degrees with an upper surface of the base plate. 
     
     
         18 . The kayak sail deployment body of  claim 16 , wherein the first deployment arm defines a first compression spring seat configured to receive a portion of the first compression spring, and wherein the second deployment arm defines a second compression spring seat configured to receive a portion of the second compression spring. 
     
     
         19 . The kayak sail deployment body of  claim 16 , further including a first guide loop supported by the first deployment arm and a second guide loop supported by the second deployment arm. 
     
     
         20 . The kayak sail deployment body of  claim 16 , further including a threaded bore configured to receive a quick release mechanism, the quick release mechanism configured to secure the kayak sail deployment body to a kayak.