Gavin Atkin's weblog for the sort of people who like looking inside boat sheds. It's about old boats, traditional boats, boat building, restoration, the sea and the North Kent Coast
Phoenix III; Albert Strange Association; George Cockshott’s International 12
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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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