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Re: S&G: Stars and Stripes Launched
By:Ian Johnson
Date: 9/7/2009, 8:00 pm
In Response To: S&G: Stars and Stripes Launched *LINK* *Pic* (John Caldeira)

: Please allow me to share with you the launching of my two latest kayaks. They
: are low-volume plywood boats using One Ocean Kayaks' Cirrus model hull and
: my own low deck design.

: I wanted low deck to minimize wind resistance in cross-wind paddling, as
: winds are often in the 10-15 knot range here in Fiji. The low-deck provide
: less downwind drift and less need for course-correcting paddling strokes,
: at the expense of a wetter ride and les bulkhead storage.

: I invite y'all to view details of the kayaks on the web page I just now
: created.

: http://outdoorplace.org/paddling/Stars/Stars1.htm

: Sincerely,
: John

Hi John

Congratulations from a fan of your work. I'm building my first kayak, a Guillemot, at the moment, and I check back on your site regularly. Your work is first class and I've found the tips (especially on fitting out) really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to catalogue it all.

Regards, Ian

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Stars and Stripes Launched *LINK* *Pic*
John Caldeira -- 9/7/2009, 4:19 am
Re: S&G: Stars and Stripes Launched
John Van Buren -- 9/9/2009, 5:03 am
Re: S&G: Stars and Stripes Launched
Ian Johnson -- 9/7/2009, 8:00 pm
Re: S&G: Stars and Stripes Launched
Kurt Maurer -- 9/7/2009, 6:39 pm
Re: S&G: Stars and Stripes Launched
tony olsen -- 9/7/2009, 8:02 am