KBBS Archive 50,000

Launch Day.... *Pic*

Posted By: Charlie Lesh
Date: Sunday, 22 July 2001, at 3:04 p.m.

Hey:

Saturday was launch day for my slightly modified Great Auk. Launch took place at Sunset Bay, NY on Lake Erie, just south of Buffalo. The kayak still needs varnish, and deck lines, and a seat, but I couldn't wait.

This was my first time ever paddling a kayak, so I can't really say how it performed, but it went straight when I wanted it to (tracking?) and it turned when I wanted it to (?), and it didn't tip over when I leaned to far in one direction or caught a wave sideways. And it seemed to be very fast!

This was orignally built for my father (pictured here), but I decided he will have to wait until I build another to take possesion of it. After learning this, he attempted to destroy my kayak by smashing a bottle on it at the launching....just kidding, but I really do need to build another soon for him.

Messages In This Thread

Launch Day.... *Pic*
Charlie Lesh -- Sunday, 22 July 2001, at 3:04 p.m.

Re: Launch Day.... *Pic*
Charlie Lesh -- Sunday, 22 July 2001, at 3:09 p.m.

Re: Launch Day....
Dean Trexel -- Sunday, 22 July 2001, at 4:20 p.m.

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100Grit -- Sunday, 22 July 2001, at 7:35 p.m.

Re: Launch Day....
John Monfoe -- Monday, 23 July 2001, at 4:08 a.m.

The boat looks great *NM*
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- Monday, 23 July 2001, at 9:49 a.m.

Re: Launch Day....
Jim Kozel -- Monday, 23 July 2001, at 10:03 a.m.

Great boats make great memories
!RUSS -- Tuesday, 24 July 2001, at 1:54 p.m.

Nice looking Yak, Good Job !! *NM*
Ed -- Sunday, 22 July 2001, at 9:45 p.m.

Re: Launch Day....
Bob Deutsch -- Monday, 23 July 2001, at 6:38 p.m.

Re: Launch Day....
Rehd -- Tuesday, 24 July 2001, at 2:27 p.m.

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