That's unique! Congrats on its adoption, and successful completion. Is it known why that shape was used? And, what's the logic of the strip sticking up past the skin, at the stems?

: In 2010 I was contacted by Harry W., a member of the Sinixt people
: who was interested in commissioning a traditional Sinixt canoe
: which, as it turns out, is a Sturgeon Nosed canoe.

: Today it was delivered to the very happy new owner. He is probably
: the first person in his family to paddle such a canoe in 100
: years or so. Follow the link for pics & more info.

: http://paddleandoar.com/notebook/snc/index.html