Tasks
● Construct an 18.5 ft wooden sea kayak by hand
● Paddle with seven fellow builders for two weeks along the Maine coast and Saguenay Fjord in Quebec
Actions
● Built the kayak's hull from wood with epoxy and fiberglass composite layup
● Built sealed fore and aft compartments with hatches and deck rigging
● Sanded and faired the hull to minimize drag
● Painted the kayak with Greek-inspired eyes and a racing stripe, while keeping the natural wood texture
Results
● Paddled over 100 miles through gale-force winds, high waves, and rocky shore landings
● Still in use nearly a decade later, with no hull damage or leaks in its sealed compartments