The North American magazine Good Old Boat has a cool article online by Ted Brewer about alternative sailing rigs and their development.
Here’s a short but telling excerpt: Continue reading “Understanding alternative sailing rigs”
Category: Canoes
Canoes, kayaks, sailin canoes, open canoes, paddles, skin on frame canoes, canoe plans
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Make a sail for a small canoe
I found these instructions for making a sail for a canoe in an old book. I’ve no idea how old the information might be, but it’s too good to leave lying about in an old cupboard – and so I’ve scanned them.
I’m sure someone will find them very useful!
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