Klukwan villagers recently launched a 36-foot, sea-going canoe, the first of its kind to ply local waters in about 200 years.
About 20 carvers and villagers gathered at Chilkat State Park a few weeks ago to see the “head” or “longtail” canoe’s maiden voyage. The boat is distinguished by its thin, long ends, with a large surface area for a painted design. It seats 15 comfortably.
“It’s fun. We need to take it out more,”…
