This week most of the Skirts and Skins group was working on finishing the gunwales – sawing the tips to join at the proper angle, then moving on to cutting the deck beams. Some of the beams will be arched to be worked on next week.
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Greenland SOF Kayak Build Update – Start Kayaking
Posted by bobjack on February 27, 2011
http://startkayakingblog.com/greenland-sof-kayak-buiid-update-start-kayaking/
Skin On Frame Greenland Kayak Build 5 and 6
Sessions 5 and 6 involved marking and mortising both the rib and the beam locations. Cutting and gluing on bow and stern triangles onto the gunwales.
Posted by bobjack on February 20, 2011
http://startkayakingblog.com/skin-on-frame-greenland-kayak-build-5-and-6/
GREENLAND SKIN ON FRAME KAYAK POOL DEMO
The Skin On Frame Kayak group “Skirts and Skins” help a kayak demo to try out various skin on frame kayaks to determine what size and characteristics works the best.
Posted by bobjack on February 13, 2011
http://startkayakingblog.com/skin-on-frame-kayak-pool-demo/
Is It Too Cold In Michigan?
A video showing kayaking can be year round.
Posted by bobjack on November 28, 2010
http://startkayakingblog.com/is-it-too-cold-in-michigan/
Huron River Kayaking
The Huron River is a great resource for Southeast Michigan for kayaking
Posted by bobjack on November 14, 2010
http://startkayakingblog.com/huron-river-kayaking/
Unpredictable November For Kayaking
Michigan November weather still some warm days to do some kayaking and get exercise.
Posted by bobjack on November 9, 2010
http://startkayakingblog.com/unpredictable-november-for-kayaking/
New Article Published On Selecting A Paddle, Review of the Cyprus Paddle
Getting the right fit on a paddle is very important when stating to Kayak
Posted by bobjack on October 25, 2010
http://startkayakingblog.com/new-article-published-on-selecting-a-paddle-review-of-the-cyprus-paddle/
Great Lakes Paddle Part 4 of 4
Ending of the journey, everyone had a great time. Some people were tired, some were ready for more. Some good company and exercise. Chain of Lakes tour Little Portage to Zukey lake and back. Audio Podcast
Posted by bobjack on October 21, 2010
http://startkayakingblog.com/great-lakes-paddle-part-4-of-4/
Great Lakes Paddlers Fall Lt Portage to Zukey Lake Part 3 of 4
Part 3 of 4 fall paddle from Little Portage to Zukey Lake, Lunch at the Tavern. Kayak roll demonstrated.
Posted by bobjack on October 20, 2010
http://startkayakingblog.com/great-lakes-paddlers-fall-lt-portage-to-zukey-lake-part-3-of-4/
Great Lakes Paddlers Fall Paddle Part 2 Lt Portage to Zukey Lake
This video shows getting to Zukey Lake Tavern, inside the Tavern, playing in the mud getting in and out. Some horses visited us from Brighton Mi Stables. Good time had by all. Picked up a nice Kayak couple who caught up with the group at the Tavern. Sunny day, warm for October, colors were good, [...]
Posted by bobjack on October 20, 2010
http://startkayakingblog.com/great-lakes-paddlers-fall-paddle-part-2-lt-portage-to-zukey-lake/
