Great looking boat Ed,

I like the way you used different colors of western red ceder on the boat. Hapy paddling!

Roger

: Greetings from Ireland !

: It gives me great pleasure to announce the arrival of the O'Guillemot ( a
: rare Celtic breed of that well-known bird/kayak ).

: It took me from last October to build and I have to say that I couldn't have
: done it without the help of all you lads on the BBS. Needless to say, I am
: delighted with the final result. I had never paddled ANYTHING before, and
: despite a nervous start I already feel a great affinity to this boat.
: After lessons, I will be taking it camping on the River Shannon.

: Nick,

: Many, many thanks !!

: Without your book I would have never even started such a project. The
: wishful-thinking was fun, the building extremely enjoyable, but nothing
: can compare to the thrill of launching/paddling a kayak which you have
: built yourself ( even though I wouldn't have had a clue without your
: excellent book !! ).

: I include a link to my site which contains the gruesome details, although I
: am currently bringing it up to date.

: p.s. Greg, I hope your launching went half as well as mine.