There is nothing else quite like this on the water.

The Nomadic Express transforms a sea kayak into a fully rigged sailing trimaran — stable, fast, and capable in real wind. The system is built around a high-aspect 14.5ft mast, fully battened sail, inflatable outriggers, and carbon deck plates engineered specifically for this purpose. When you are done sailing, the entire rig breaks down and packs into a single duffel bag.

This is the complete kit. Everything needed to rig and sail is included.

The inflatable Amas (outriggers) provide a wide, stable platform with minimal drag — shaped for performance in both flat water and chop. The Akas (crossbars) span 9.5ft+, giving the trimaran a beam that handles real sailing loads. The mast raises and lowers from the cockpit using a cleated forestay — no need to leave your seat.

The mast is supported by a fully triangulated stay system: Dyneema shrouds and forestay with adjustable, eye-spliced ends allow mast rake to be set precisely. Dyneema construction is stronger than wire cable and eliminates the cutting risk of traditional stays.

With leeboards and the Balanced Wing Rudder, this rig is capable of figure-eight maneuvers in strong wind. Both are available as performance upgrades and strongly recommended for full sailing performance.

What is included:

Mast and sail:

• 14.5ft mast (176" assembled) — carbon base section + three aluminum sections, stainless spring-pin connected; stay-connecting eyebolt included
• Mast foot (4" standing)
• Custom fully battened sail — 48" max depth, fits carry bag
• Cleated forestay with front pulley — mast raises and lowers from cockpit
• Dyneema shrouds (Aka stays) with shackles — adjustable length, eye-spliced ends
• 4mm cord Ama center stays — balance upward mast load across both Akas
• Sail control pulley and cam cleat system
• 4mm cord traveler with brass hardware
• All required shackles and attachment hardware

Platform:

• 2× Akas — 9.5ft+ assembled span; larger center section + smaller outer sections, stainless spring-pin connected; forward Aka includes stainless eyebolts
• 2× Nomadic inflatable Amas — hydrodynamic profile, low drag
• Carbon deck plate set — forward mast base plate with Aka clamp; rear compact plate with Aka clamp and seating support
• 8mm stainless mounting bolts and thumb nuts — 8 total, Allen key installation

Carry and storage:

• Heavy duty carry bag — approximately 48" × 14" × 14", full-length #10 zipper, 3 circumference straps

Compatibility: Purpose-built for the Prijon Kodiak. Adaptable to other sea kayaks using Minicell shim adapters or strap mounting systems. Contact us to discuss your hull.

Recommended additions: The sailing version of the Balanced Wing Rudder and leeboards significantly enhance sailing performance — upwind ability, control in stronger wind, and overall sailing precision. Available separately.