The WindPaddle is a self launching, self standing sailrig that stows either on-deck or below in a small coiled/folded package that is 1/8th it's original size. Combine this with the ability to be quickly launched and doused while out on the water and you have a very easy to use sail. The WindPaddle offers the following advantages over all other kayak, canoe or small-craft sails currently available; Quick, easy and safe to launch/deploy and douse while out on the water. Fasten to the deck using the WindHarness lines to control the sail or launch on Paddle/Oar in low-wind/flat water conditions. Stows coiled compactly on deck or below decks in 1/8th it's deployed size. Sails easily in 180 degrees of heading (Beam reaches across the wind) Launches and fills instantly from on deck. (click here to see video) Uses your oar/paddle to support the sail or rig to your foredeck, thwart or bow (no spars, masts, booms or supporting structures needed). Easily and quickly able to de-power instantly in gusts, either lower sail or allow it to deform and spill air. (The WindPaddle can be quickly lowered horizontal to the water.) The WindPaddle was design by sailors and kayak paddlers to be an efficient, safe and lightweight downwind sail. The Wind Paddle can easily be deformed (elongated down the paddle shaft) or held at less than a 90 degree angle to the wind to reduce it's apparent size and power. It can also be held parallel to the water/wind to de-power the sail quickly. With higher wind conditions, the sail is connected to the deck of the boat at the bottom, and held with it's "WindHarness" line kit as shown in the top photo. Simply let go of the lines, and the Wind Paddle flattens against the deck de-powering instantly.