Umiak UMIAK Umiaks are found throughout the entire range of Arctic habitation. They vary from place to place, some being round-bottomed, others flat. The umiak was the real workhorse of Arctic peoples. Often referred to as the “women’s boat,” umiaks ranged from 16’ to...
Providence River Boat PROVIDENCE RIVER BOAT This boat, documented by Howard Chapelle in his book American Small Sailing Craft, was originally built in 1875 by a man named Button Swan. The boat was commonly used for crab fishing. It featured a live well and carried a...
Pacific Handliner PACIFIC HANDLINER Starting sometime at the turn of the 20th century and continuing through to the development of the outboard motor, the Pacific Handliner was a popular craft for individuals to pursue small-scale commercial fishing for salmon. It was...
Fisgard Skiff FISGARD SKIFF We built this skiff for Parks Canada to use as a permanent exhibit at the Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. The lighthouse, built in 1860, was the first on Canada’s west coast and is still in operation. The skiff is a lengthened...
Skylark Skylark Designed by Paul Gartside, Skylark is a stable, beamy daysailer suitable for up to four people. With traditional clinker planking over steam-bent frames, Skylark has robust construction throughout. It’s fitted with a galvanized steel centerboard...
