Re: [Paddlewise] baidarka building

Actually a baidarka is just a kayak

It's the English spelling of the Russian word that sounds like BUY-DARR-AH

Which is probably the Russian word for an Eskimo word

I think we all understand that John is trying to get information on a
particular style of fabric and frame kayak.

- :-)  - Saul

At 05:55 PM 11/12/98 EST, Johnlebl_at_aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 11/12/1998 11:52:36 AM EST, johncw_at_narrows.com writes:
>
>Does anyone know the name etc. of the guy in Olympia Washington who teaches
>wood/skin baidarka building?  A friend of mine wants to make one but hasn't
>been able to track him down.
>Thanks 
>John Winskill
>
>All you need to do is get some driftwood and tie a frame together.  Then you
>cover it with something.  Whatever doesn't work really good, you change it to
>a better functional form on the next one you build.  Each time you build a
new
>one, you add these corections.
>
>After a couple of thousand years, you will be building what looks very
similar
>to a baidarka  (maybe) covered with seal skin just like the one you are
>seeking information on how to build.  The personal gratifaction to you for
>doing this would be tremendous.  Many articles would be written in the future
>about your marvelous boat and teh skills you have gained on how to "control"
>it.  
>
>If you work really hard, you may even become a "certified baidarka
>instructor".
>
>There are no "plans" for a baidarka.  It has evolved over time to meet the
>needs of the customer.  Not a new concept at all.  The ones built with
"plans"
>aren't a baidarka, they just look like one.
>
>John LeBlanc
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