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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, January 8, 2011

Episode 32 - Completing the (temporary) fitting of the deck

The deck nearly complete.


The stripping process is finally finished.
Cato, Lucian, Helena (neighbour) and Felix try out the kayak.

The kayak put aside (hull-side upwards) while ...

... a bbq is fired up using the offcuts of cedar.