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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 ...











Saturday, June 26, 2010

This is the modelled prototype of the sail rig.
It's a V-sail with a high dergree of transparency.
A similar sail can be purchased from Gary at:
http://www.pacificaction.com/

Retractable dagger board and retractable skeg / rudder system deployed.

The majority of the hull and deck will be constructed with Australian Red Cedar,
A thin strip of Huon Pine will be used along the shear line.
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