In this lesson we take a look at a set of boat plans and walk through the basic elements found within. The most confusing element is called the “lines drawing” which looks like a pile of spaghetti on a plate to the untrained eye. This should help to...
In this lesson we learn the basics of a technique called clench nailing. It’s probably the fastest method of mechanically joining lapstrake planking together but it does take some practice and attention to detail to get it right. They are usually associated with...
Netsilikmeot Kayak NETSILIKMEOT KAYAK In September 2000, my shopmate Robert Morris, author of Building Skin-on-Frame Boats, and I travelled to the hamlet of Kugaaruk (formerly Pelly Bay) in central Nunavut to take part in an exchange of kayak-building skills with...
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...
Inuvialuit Kayak INUVIALUIT KAYAK The Inuvialuit kayak is indigenous to the Mackenzie River Delta area of the Northwest Territories. My first was built as part of an arts initiative through Simon Fraser University. Another is on permanent display in the international...
