SoCal Indigenous canoeing

[Tsuga8]

Enjoyed this video about indigenous paddling in Southern California. The use of long double-bladed paddles in particular was interesting (makes sense given the height and width of their boats, which make sense for open water).

Chumash Powered - Patagonia

The craft of building Chumash canoes was nearly lost. Alan Salazar is helping to keep it alive, one tomol at a time.

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[JohnSand]

Looks interesting.

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

That was a very interesting video, Tsuga8. Thanks for sharing.

 

[JohnSand]

I watched it too. A lot of it is history and culture. The boat itself appears to be stitched together, but the build isn't explained. The design reminds me of a Umiak (I think) and a dory.