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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 ...











Sunday, July 18, 2010

Supporting structure

A big thanks go out to JK. for volunteering to spend a sunny weekend with a bandsaw to cut out the kayak's station forms in 12mm MDF.



This adventure is more than a project to build a kayak.
It is an odyssey with fine friends participating in the voyage.