Building a Greenland Kayak
- Book Review,
by Mark Starr
Atlantic Coastal Kayaker
The book is filled with good ideas, thorough explanations of the process and information for the seasoned kayak builder.
Book Description
Building a Greenland Kayak takes readers step-by-step through the construction process developed by the author and Mystic Seaport boatbuilders to teach their popular kayak-building classes at the Museum. The design is derived directly from surviving Greenland craft, five of which are featured in the appendix. Adapted for the use of simple hand tools and a description of how to make a Greenland-style paddle.
About the Author
Mark Starr supervises the documentation office of the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport. An avid paddler and longtime admirer of Inuit skin boats, he teaches the Museum's kayak-building courses.
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