: I have heard that traditional Baidarkas are very hard to turn. you must do a
: hard lean with your draw stroke. has anyone built the shearwater stich and
: glue Baidarka? how well will it turn?

Sage,

in response to your query on the kayak forum, have a look at
http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/44/baidarka2.html
http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/44/baidarkaphotos.html
http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/44/plywoodpaddlingparty.
html
http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/43/baidarka.html
http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/44/sailrig.html
for all sorts of details on construction, handling and
performance, sailing, independent criticism, etc for Eric
Schade's Baidarka 17 design.

cheers
Andrew