Arctic Circle Sailing 2011 - Norway

Selasa, 26 Juli 2011

Just back from a fantastic sailing trip up in the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. Here are a few of the photos from the trip sailing on 'Velvet Lady'...
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Launch Day

Selasa, 07 Juni 2011

Launch day finally arrives and it seems a long time ago since we set up the moulds to start this home build projectThe wind picks up and some small waves...
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Completed Kayak

Senin, 16 Mei 2011

Finished at last! Aft hatchRudder system in place (and partially down) The build team Finally get to leave the workshop (next stop the wate...
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Varnishing at last

Senin, 02 Mei 2011

Varnishing at last! The final coat! Next 'fitting out' and then in couple of weeks will be the first opportunity for 'launch day' with a bit of luck....
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Rudder and Sanding

Minggu, 27 Maret 2011

Rudder or no Rudder? Opinion on rudders & kayaks appears a little divided. For me, I decided the preference was if I was going to fit one, I wanted...
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A Rainy Day gets the Cockpit Collar Completed

Minggu, 13 Februari 2011

A rainy day finally sees the sixty piece Ash collar around the cockpit shaped and finished. There has been almost as much work in this as the whole of...
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