I am searching for either plans for a Bairdaka (free or inexpensive) or someone who makes the Bairdaka who will give me some suggestions or let me examine close up photos as I start planning to construct one this winter.
All suggestions and any assistance welcome. Thank you, Auntie Coosa
Some books, etc.
The Alaskan Kayak - by Wolfgang Brinck
0-07-007893-9
Baidarka - by George Dyson
0-88240-315-X
Building Skin-On-Frame Boats - by Robert R. Morris
0-88179-191-1
Also, some great info on the old Baidarka lisk. No longer active, but still searchable:
http://robroy.dyndns.info/baidarka/
Some of these folks, and newer baidarka builders are also on the QajaqUSA forums:
http://www.qajaqusa.org/forums.shtml
George Dysons book
Read George Dysons book, he can be contacted here. I do not know him in person but have admired what he has done with Baidarkas and have consumed his book Baidarka several times along with the Book Starship and the Canoe about him and his father. a good starting point.
Good luck
Dyson, Baidarka and Co.
431 W. Holly St. (or 435)
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 1 (360) 734-9226
George’s current e-mail is: gbdyson@msn.com
Providers of fabrics for skin on frame kayaks and baidarkas.
Dyson, Baidarka and Co. do not do business by internet. It seems to work best to contact them by phone.
option
tom Yost has a baidarka which is made using frames instead of bent ribs. If you are being traditional this is not for you. Otherwise it may be an option.
http:www.yostwerks.com
Paul
Zimmerley
Check out David Zimmerley’s website at http://www.arctickayaks.com/ It has plans for several baidarkas as well as articles. The PDFs of the lines drawings are free and you can order plans including full scale cross-sections etc for $20.