I’m not dogmatic.  Must I personally supply every erg to propel my kayak from point A to point B?  No.  That would be extreme, and in some cases, unsafe. Plus, I just like the idea of kayak sails like this item from Pacific Action.
Sometime after my shoulder heals, I plan to make the 11-mile crossing [...]

Quality US products, where they do exist, have a smaller carbon footprint than imports.