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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 ...











Thursday, September 2, 2010

Distraction - the paddles

This lovely photograph of traditional Inuit kayak paddles is an excellent metaphor for the diverse variety of approaches that individuals can generate.
And it also highlights the narrow constraints that standardised mass-production places upon all of us.
To learn a little more about these paddles click here:

Meanwhile, my paddles are steadily being planed into shape when the kayaklings are packed off to bed.