This Kayak Sea Drogue stows flat for easy stowing on the deck. With a unique drawstring opening on both ends, to control drag, this sea anchor (aka drogue or drift chute) offers unmatched features and performance to keep from drifting off your chosen spot, allowing you to save your energy for casting, and enabling more controlled casting. Deploy off bow or stern, best used with an Anchor Trolley. See the Drift Chute Diagram.
An essential accessory for the serious open water angler. Also called a drogue, it is best used to hold a boat against the push of the wind. It can be deployed from a kayak, just as you would deploy an anchor. Can be used for kite sailing and as a deadman's switch for kayak sailing safety. Also handy for any paddler for resting, or for uses as as safety gear. Don’t fall prey to the elements. Rolls up for stowage.
A great small craft safety accessory for sea kayakers (resting in strong winds) as well as for kite sailing (dead man device). Works both as a sea brake to slow down wind drift and as a sea anchor for control of location and position. Approximate Dimensions: 23 long x 12 inches in diameter. Preview Instructions for Kayak Drift Anchor.
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