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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, July 26, 2010

Day 6 at the workshed - a few more strips.

Another half-day ...

This morning the second and final Huon Pine sheer strip and a few Aust Red Cedar strips were laid along the starboard hull.



Long curls of cedar planed off the tapering wood strips.

The bow with the first few inches of the surface lightly planed to remove the excess glue.
We'll be able to prepare the next Kingfish sashimi with this edge.

(Tomorrow will be spent attending school athletics carnival and chasing up a strip of kevlar for the hull.)