Subject: [baidarka] I finally made a Greenland paddle!
From: Paul Raymond (kayaker37@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Oct 24 2001 - 17:19:12 EDT
What a difference 7 months makes. In March, the price of a paddle making
course was $500 ($375 for members). Last weekend I took the course at the
same place, taught by Eric Shade of Shearwater Boats for $160 (after
becoming a member, $200 non member). This one was made of cedar. It took 5
hours on Sat, and 2 on Sunday to complete, with fiberglass tips, and boiled
linseed oil finish. Nice piece of wood, and neat way to reinforce tips.
Can't believe it looks so good. Could have done better in the shoulder area,
but maybe next time!
Here's the comments from the family.
1. From Son on arriving home with paddle. "That's all you did ?!"
2. From daughter commenting on linseed oil finish (I hope) "It stinks!"
3. From wife, "one sides longer than the other!", and "where are you going
to put it, on the living room wall?"
Yes, I think it would look nice on the wall. Might as wll leave a spot for
the baidarka as well.
Original post:
March 17 Saturday
Build a Kayak Paddle Course
Create a unique keepsake gift for yourself or someone special by making a
beautiful 8-foot double-bladed kayak paddle from Alaska Sitka spruce. 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. Program fee $500 . Reservations required. The Maritime
Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water St., Norwalk, Ct. Runs thru 3/18 (203)
852-0700 x206
I called hoping the price was wrong. It wasn't. It's only $375 for members
(single yearly membership is $75). Isn't this awfully expensive for a paddle
making course?
If my wife thought it was okay to spend $500 on a paddle making course, do
you think I can talk her into another kayak for say $2000 if it came with
paddles?
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