This was the first step.
Check out the finished product here: • Sail Canoe Maiden Voyage!
The leeboard and rudder here: • Building Leeboard & Rudder for the Sa...
A couple of poles, a plastic drop cloth, and a few nuts and bolts. Who would have thought that you can buy canoe sails at your local hardware store? Stay tuned for a followup video when there's actually some wind!
Warning: most of this video is boring and a waste of your time. The first minute or two is the only helpful/interesting part.