> Lessons really aren't necessary; Nick's book, this forum, and the notes,
> tips, etc. at the Newfound.com site will do fine. If you're a visual
> learner, Laughing Loon markets a 4-hour video showing the whole process of
> building one of their kayaks. The video is around $85. Newfound sells
> milled cove-and-bead strips if you have more money than time to invest in
> wood.

> As to what kind of kayak - what do you plan to do mostly and where? Day
> trips on small lakes or 2-week expeditions on the Great Lakes? Nick's
> Great Auk is a roomy expedition boat and its simple lines make it one of
> the easier ones to build, so it was my choice.

> Good luck.

Hi Bob;

A while ago I asked if there was anyone who might have pictures of a finished Great Auk that they wouldn't mind posting. Don't suppose you have any that you would want to show off (grin) to another rookie?? One fellow who was part way through stripping (his boat, that is) emailed me some. I am grateful, but would also like to see some of a completed boat, to get a better idea of where I am heading and maybe to plan the best use of the variations of colouration etc.

Also, which cockpit did you opt for? Great Auk's or Guillemot's? TIA, Kelly