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Baidarka?
By:Roger Tulk
Date: 9/1/2001, 9:19 am
In Response To: Thoughts on Aleut vs. Greenlandic Boats (Nathan)

: Keep in mind that I have yet to build a Greenland boat. That being said,
: having built a baidarka, I think they're excellent craft. Sturdy, tons of
: room for gear and all, and visually very interesting. They're very fast
: (low wetted surface, controlling for length/beam ratio), and never fail to
: start a discussion on a ferry or harbor parking lot.

Having given it lots of thought, I figure if I ever build anything like a true Arctic boat, it would have to be the Greenland style, because I just don't like the word "baidarka."

Seriously, though.

Roger

Messages In This Thread

Sea Kayaker Skin-on-Frame Plans
Nathan -- 8/29/2001, 10:20 pm
Re: Sea Kayaker Skin-on-Frame Plans
Bob Kelim -- 8/30/2001, 7:49 pm
Thoughts on Aleut vs. Greenlandic Boats
Nathan -- 8/30/2001, 9:44 pm
Baidarka?
Roger Tulk -- 9/1/2001, 9:19 am
Choose well
West -- 8/31/2001, 12:56 am
Re: Sea Kayaker Skin-on-Frame Plans
Richard Boyle -- 8/29/2001, 10:35 pm
Funny...
Brian Nystrom -- 8/30/2001, 12:35 pm
Re: Funny...
Jay Babina -- 8/30/2001, 2:12 pm