Kayak (Week Two of Two)

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for ages 12+

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2023 Summer Program

Build a very stable flat water 12' Kudzu type kayak. Build it using a fuselage frame design. Learn to skin the kayak with synthetic fabric and apply a waterproof finish. A recreational kayak perfect for fishing, paddling or photography.

This is a two week course. This week's activities will depend on how fast the class moves in the first week. It is likely that we'll be finishing the skinning week 2 and then painting it. We will make a paddle as well.

Please note, ages 12 and up only. No exceptions.

See http://www.kudzucraft.com/web/ for videos and demonstrations of this remarkable craft.
Students will be required to bring a life vest for the final day's paddle in the river. They may not test their kayak without them.


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