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#1 24 Jun 2020 2:51 pm

Curlew
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From: nr Skipton, N Yorks
Registered: 8 May 2020
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Shearwater 16 hybrid, my lockdown project and first ever boat build.

In sweltering heat on Coniston Water today, 'Sanderling' gets its bottom wet.

Lovely to paddle, swift and stable but surprisingly agile and very easy to hold on edge. Be interesting to see how it goes in windier and more challenging water

Bruce

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#2 24 Jun 2020 3:05 pm

Curlew
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From: nr Skipton, N Yorks
Registered: 8 May 2020
Posts: 51

Re: Shearwater 16 hybrid, my lockdown project and first ever boat build.

I have also carved a Greenland paddle from two planks of cedar supplied by Fyne boats but did not use it today.

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#3 30 Jun 2020 9:25 am

Ian
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Registered: 24 Nov 2014
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Re: Shearwater 16 hybrid, my lockdown project and first ever boat build.

Well done!  I'd be interested to see the paddle you made as well.

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#4 12 Oct 2020 3:44 pm

Jmac58
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Registered: 7 May 2020
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Re: Shearwater 16 hybrid, my lockdown project and first ever boat build.

Hi Bruce.  Looks fantastic.  Also interested in the Greenland paddle (I dont have one yet).  What's next?  I'm thinking of the teardrop camper...

Final coat of varnish on and then rigging so not too far behind you!

Best. James

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