Aleut Baidarka Frame Bow and Lamp
The completed Baidarka frame before it is skinned.
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Aleut Baidarka Frame by Lamp Light
Lamplight illuminates the wooden kayak frame.
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Sewing the Skin on Aleut Baidarka
A nylon skin is sewn on the frame. Eventually the skin will be heat shrinked and then painted to make it water tight.
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Tying the Lashes on Aleut Baidarka
Each runner is tied many times to the ribs of the kayak.
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Tying the Lashings Aleut Baidarka
Each runner is tied several times to cedar ribs.
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