Our staff have all sailed the Adventure Island, and they give it a rousing 'Two thumbs up'!
The Hobie Mirage Adventure Island, a 16' Trimaran "Sail/yak" incorporates the patented Hobie MirageDrive into a unique sailing machine unlike any other sailing craft on the water. The Island is a new and exciting sailing experience for the accomplished sailor. It is also an ideal boat to learn on for the non-sailor -- Just pedal your way through your 'mistakes', and pretty soon you'll find that you can sail! Here are the features that make the Adventure Island so special:
- A boomless, roller-furling sail rig similar to the rig on the Hobie Bravo with plenty of sail area for excellent performance, completely manageable from the cockpit with the pull of a line.
- Two retractable amas that fold up against the side of the boat, again with the simple pull of a line, for easy docking, maneuverability, and transport. The Adventure Island disassembles in seconds.
- The cockpit is the stable platform of the Hobie Mirage Adventure Kayak, offering full versatility as a pedaling kayak when conditions are not convenient for sailing. All 2010 and 2011 model year Adventure Kayaks, including the Fish model, will have inserts molded into the hulls so that they may be upgraded to an Adventure Island with a kit available as an accessory. The Adventure Island will cost more when purchased via an upgrade kit rather than purchased initially as a complete boat package.
- The Hobie Mirage Drive allows the boat to be pedaled while under sail, or simply pedaled with the sail furled for versatility not found in any other sailboat.
- The Adventure Island is loaded with additional standard features such as a daggerboard; oversized "Twist and Stow" rudder; Mast and Sail Cover; and an Ama/Daggerboard Bag.
- The Adventure Island is offered in three color packages: Golden Papaya, Red Hibiscus, and Dune. All three include beautifully color-coordinated sails.
