The calf rose up to the surface and rolled under again and again. Its mother swam alongside and then periodically, WHOOSH, blew a long column of water vapor into the salty air. My kayak’s skin reverberated with the blast, and I could feel it through my legs. At times, I could almost see the orcas pass underneath my translucent hull…
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The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) asked us at Seawolf to do an exhibition on skin-on-frame boats, both kayaks and umiaks. It turned out to be an amazing weekend around Christmas in the featured hall, as we occupied some 2000 square feet with kayaks and had about 3000 people stop by to check out the exhibit.
