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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 ...











Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Episode 53 - Lawrence's workshop


The kayak is now in the very good hands of Lawrence Geoghegan at Nadgee Kayaks.
Lawrence continues to be a local kayak builder - which is fortunate if we are to have a kayaking culture that is distinctive and relevant to us along the east coast.

  It is into Lawrence's experienced hands that I have placed my kayak to have many of its remaining tasks completed.

Setting out the dimensions for the cutting of the deck hatches.