Aug. 16, 2008
So, we finally got our container of stuff, including my car and our kayak! The kayak, Rani and I built back in New Hope before moving. Unfortunately, we never got to sea trial it before it got packed into our container and travelled the 3272 miles across the Atlantic. Not intimidated by its serious ocean experience, we strapped it to the car and headed to the launch ramp. It was a bit windy and, therefore, a bit wavy. Perfect conditions to test a kayak.
It performed really well. No waves came over the cockpit coaming and was paddled easily with one or two people. Coming soon..... The kayak will transform into a sailing trimaran, hopefully before LC gets here.
Strapped to the car.... Does anyone know what "Privat" means from the sign behind my car? Who cares, I've got out of state plates! 
Maple and Sapele deck 
View from the stern. Steering cables and sapele seats. 
Rani, All geared up ready to GO!
Remember the wheels from one of the funny stories? Well, coming in real handy, now.
Cmon. Get in... You afraid of your handiwork? 
Watch out for that swan!
Paddling
Paddling
Our home from the water
3 comments:
VERY IMPRESSIVE!! It looks like a LOT of work put into building that- it is perfect - you made the ores too?
Rani, you look so cute! I love that orange top!! The kayak turned out awesome...great job! Can't wait to see it and try it out myself!
Rani, Craig and I want to know why you didn't splash him?!?
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