Building a Greenland Kayak - Softcover

Starr, Mark, M.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 091337296X ISBN 13: 9780913372968

Publisher: Mystic Seaport Museum Inc, 2002

Synopsis

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 this title

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.

Review

The book is filled with good ideas, thorough explanations of the process and information for the seasoned kayak builder. -- Atlantic Coastal Kayaker

Edition details

• Publisher: Mystic Seaport Museum Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 091337296X
• ISBN 13: 9780913372968
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120