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Re: Wood Kayaks in SF Bay Area?
By:Willy Dommen
Date: 2/5/1999, 12:06 pm
In Response To: Wood Kayaks in SF Bay Area? (Peter Harris)

I live in Marin County. I have a completed Mill Creek and a Osprey Triple in the final stages of completion. Most of our paddling takes place on Tomales Bay. You are more than welcome to check them out...

willy

> First, I love this site. Ever since I started thinking/dreaming about
> building a kayak, I've found the information on this site quite
> stimulating. Thanks Nick!

> I am looking for people in the greater San Francisco Bay area that have
> wood kayaks they've built. I am trying to select the boat I want to build,
> however, I would really, really like to paddle a few different designs
> before I start building. I'd also be very interested in seeing some boats
> under construction - anyone want to show off their project???

> Due to the time commitments involved with Strip built boats, I am probably
> going to go with the plywood stitch and glue approach.

> Ideally I'd like to get a few people together for a paddle on the bay or
> perhaps Tomales Bay, Drakes Bay or Monterey bay. We could then try out
> each other's boats and pay homage to those brave souls who build their
> own!

> I live in Walnut Creek (SF east bay).

> Thanks in advance and take care,

> Peter

> PS I am planning on joining BASK (Bay Area Sea Kayakers) so I may be able
> to connect with some people that way.

Messages In This Thread

Wood Kayaks in SF Bay Area?
Peter Harris -- 2/3/1999, 4:16 pm
Re: Wood Kayaks in SF Bay Area?
Willy Dommen -- 2/5/1999, 12:06 pm
Re: Wood Kayaks in SF Bay Area?
Lee -- 2/4/1999, 1:48 pm
Re: Wood Kayaks in SF Bay Area?
Byron Lawrence -- 2/4/1999, 10:11 am
Kayaks in Berkeley? Moooooo!
Mike R. -- 2/3/1999, 4:32 pm
Re: Kayaks in Berkeley? Moooooo!
Brian -- 2/3/1999, 9:07 pm
Re: Kayaks in Berkeley? Moooooo!
Ken Katz -- 2/5/1999, 12:48 am