Message-Id: <31FEEE2A.7B26@southwind.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 22:24:58 -0700
From: "Terryl M. Asla" <southwind.net!asla@imagelan.com>
To: baidarka@imagelan.com
Subject: Re: Umiak info request
Wolfgang Brinck wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello,
> > I have been considering building a currach, a skin-boat of Irish orign. I
> > am also drawn to aleut-style kayaks, a umiak seems like another choice. Does
> > anyone have an idea where I can get lines and some info on how to get
> > started building a umiak ? All these boats are probably are put together
> > mainly by eye but, I need to learn about the basic concepts that govern
> > their construction.
> > Thanks-
> > John
John:
The Currach Club at the Wichita Boathouse built its own 25' currach two
years ago. we tour regularly and took it to New Orleans for thecurrach
races where it appered on Irish television.
I also had the pleasure of spending some time on the Dingle peninsula
visiting with currach builder Monty O'Leary on the Maharees.
If you are serious about building a Celtic skin boat, let me know.
Regards,
-- Terryl M. Asla, M.F.A., C.F.R.E. President, Currach Club 202 Allison Newton, KS 67114 316/734-7473 - Office 316/284-2156 - Home asla@southwind.net