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The journey ...

This web documentary records the process of designing and constructing a sea kayak using the wood strip method.



The design process and the selection of locally sourced materials has been informed by the intention of making a vessel that will possess a strong sense of place. It is intended that this kayak will engage meaningfully and harmoniously with the land and seascapes of Australia's east coast.



The principle materials of construction are Australian Red Cedar, Huon Pine, Spotted Gum, Humpback Whale bone, Sydney Turban shell, carbon fibre, kevlar and two pack resin.





The images and text below trace the journey ...











Monday, June 14, 2010

1:5 model

With Ian (the boatbuilding mentor) away for a few weeks investigating timber boats in the UK and the US, the commencement of the real kayak is on hold until mid-July.
Meanwhile the 1:5 model is being used to as a prototype to test the positioning of hatches, bulkheads, the retractable dagger board and the retractable skeg / rudder system. 

These images show the set up under full sail when the dagger board and the skeg / rudder are deployed. The sail rig is yet to be made for this model.



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