: Are kayaks like ocean liners or yachts?
: Do they get launched with champaign?
: Do you name your boats?
: Do you paint the name on the stern?
: Are kayak builders superstitious?
: What else do I need to know before I launch her? (Not ready for another month
: or two but I want to be prepared.)

No one told you about sea monsters?

Native kayak builders often carved little protective figures somewhere on the woodwork of their kayak frames for good luck and to ward off evil spirits.

I put a protective gargoyle decal on the bulkhead behind the seats of all my kayaks.

All the best,

Rob Macks
Laughing Loon CC&K
www.LaughingLoon.com