: I have just finished my Night Heron kit from CLC boats. Figure this
: 67 year old...total beginner... spent around 350 hours on this
: booger. Used kit for bottom but went for lots of exotic woods (
: Padoouk, Yellow Canary, Wenge, Brazilian Teak, Maple and Walnut
: for the deck. Also experimented at both ends with veneers that I
: drew and cut out of rosewood. FIRST (and last) time doing
: woodworking stuff. Was a blast...but...whew...so much to learn
: for a beginner. BUT, am very happy with way it came out...very
: happy. Want to see my pics...send me your email..to
: 1943druten@everestkc.net I've got a Kodak gallery sets up with
: the final 13 pics...of boat out in my front yard...then hanging
: in garage. Someday...uh...maybe it will hit the water in Kansas.
: I'll send an invite to gallery to anyone who asks. vic in
: Kansas. Oh, don't look for staple holes...used about a million
: rolls of painter's tape instead.

Good friend just started kayaking and he's also 67 and is doing very very well. No reason at all for you not to pick a nice calm day and go play. Btw, you're only 7 years older than me....go :)

Bill H.