Building the Greenland Kayak: A Manual for Its Contruction and Use Paperback - 2002 - 1st Edition
by Christopher Cunningham
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The form and structure of the Greenland kayak are products of an evolution that has spanned hundreds if not thousands of years.
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Take to the water in style for less than $300 and a few weekends and evenings of work
Simplicity, elegance, performance, and speed: these are the hallmarks of the Greenland kayak. Its low profile minimizes windage, and its narrow beam makes it well behaved in rough water and fast. Despite its ancient origins, the Greenland kayak is lively, versatile, and responsive even by modern standards.Building the Greenland Kayak leads you step-by-step through the process of crafting your own lashed-frame, fabric-covered, custom-fitted Greenland kayak, using inexpensive, easy-to-find materials and common woodworking tools. Master boatbuilder Christopher Cunningham provides plenty of tips and pointers to help you build a kayak that is strong, flexible, and perfectly scaled to your dimensions. Great for the accomplished boatbuilder and the novice alike, this easy-to-use manual includes
- Easy-to-follow building instructions accompanied by hundreds of photos Complete lists of all the tools and materials you'll need
- Detailed primers in lumber milling, fastening, rib bending, and measuring Additional instructions for making a Greenland paddle, paddling clothing, float bags, skegs, and more
- Pointers on paddling skills, kayak rolling, and children's kayaks
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- Title Building the Greenland Kayak: A Manual for Its Contruction and Use
- Author Christopher Cunningham
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher International Marine Publishing, Camden, Maine,
- Date 2002-12-17
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780071392372 / 0071392378
- Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.5 in (23.11 x 18.54 x 1.27 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Kayaks - Design and construction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002014221
- Dewey Decimal Code 623.829
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