Since it sounds like you have your heart set on seriously sailing this thing, I would recommend building the CLC sailing rig set-up described in Wooden Boat. The sailing rig provides all the physical properties needed for comfortably sailing, including upwind on both tacks, and it is relatively quick to build.

I have started the construction of the MC-13 sailing set-up as drawn. But after cutting the sail out of an old windsurfing sail and rigging the mast, the kayak just seems to narrow to handel sailing in all but the lightest air.

Since, we doing this for fun and learning something in the process, I encourage you to continue with the effort...

> Not too pleased with the capability of the Mill Creek 13 as a sailing
> craft. Due to the depth and restriction of the cockpit, it is very
> difficult to offset the healing tendency in a moderate breeze. Thinking
> about outriggers. Is it worth the effort? Any other opinions?

> Also, I find that the bow of the Mill Creek rides quite high. Nearly 30
> inches of the bow is out of the water while paddling. I tried to sit
> forward of where I mounted the seat with little effect on bringing the bow
> down. The only thing I can think of would be to add some weight in the
> forward compartment? Will this mess anything else up?

> Thanks,

> Mark