: Rehd,

: I was trading emails with a gentleman, from somewhere in California, who was
: also building an Alaska Recovery kayak. He mentioned that he found the
: appropriate weight canvas in a Wal-Mart (or Something-Mart...) store for
: about US$ 4 per yard. It was 60" width. I was pretty envious, as I
: paid nearly double that for a 90cm width here in Japan!

: Best wishes with whatever route you decide to go!

: Kelly

Kelly

I will have to check out the Wal-Mart here ( actually 3 ) as they often carry different items, depending on where in town they are located. They have an average sewing/yardage department, but, I would not have guessed that they would have cotton duck. I made the mistake of calling my mom, as she taught me how to sew, and was asking her about the cloth, and she is all jazzed to take me over to the local fabric store and buy the fabric(nylon?) that they make the windbreakers out of, as it comes in some wild, flourecent colors and some of it is krinkely looking. 8^P She's talking about a really jazzed, multi-colored deck. This could be interesting. I will take a ride over to the closest Wal-Mart and see what I can find out about the canvas/duck. Thanks for the tip. :)

Rehd