birch bark canoe build

[robin wood]

I have been in Wisconsin USA for the last three weeks working with my friend Jarrod Stone Dahl building a birch bark canoe. It's been on my bucket list since seeing the incredible film Caesar's bark canoe nearly twenty years ago.I have limited computer and wifi access here but have done a few blog posts and will put up more when home showing the process but we put the ribs in today an have just a bit of finishing off to do tomorrow then off for a paddle, here is what is is looking like tonight.

 

[GGTBod]

Looks amazing i can't wait to read the rest

 

[Zingmo]

This looks amazing. I am looking forward to seeing her afloat.

And congratulations Robin. Very much deserved.

http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk...ours-for-south-yorkshire-recipients-1-6672342

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[addo]

Thats coming on rather nicely. Look forward to seeing her on the water.
Congratulations on the MBE too.

 

[Clouston98]

That's fantsatic! What a great thing to do, I think that would be high up my bucket list too, hope you have a great time- it looks great!

 

[falcon]

Respect, respect, respect

 

[Goatboy]

That's very pretty, a work of art really. Really looking forward to seeing this post coming on. Must be such a great feeling creating something that beautiful and practical.

 

[Ruud]

stunning, neat work. Looking forward to seeing you paddle it

 

[Viktor]

Love birch bark canoes there are some stunning craftsmanship behind them and they surely look amazingly unique.
Great work on it.

 

[crosslandkelly]

That looks brilliant.

 

[Niels]

Very nice to see that. I love birchbark canoes

 

[Dreadhead]

fantastic! can't wait to see more

 

[robin wood]

Just back home, lots of pics to sort but here is one of the finished canoe.

 

[Clouston98]

That is beautiful, a truly amazing and functional thing! I bet you had the time of your life- hope it was a good one!

 

[The Cumbrian]

That looks spectacular Robin.

I bet that it smells great too.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[andibs]

If your looking for a home for it now it's finished, I can pick it up anytime

Beautiful and would be a welcome addition to my fleet

Andy