Carvers and friends paddle the new longtail canoe in Chilkat Inlet Aug. 12. From front: Tim Ackerman, Andrew Hotch, Daniel Klanott, Jeffrey Klanott, Joe King Jr., Lani Hotch, Cody Hotch, Jones Hotch Jr., Mary Jane Valentine, Pam Sloper, Britni Williams, Leanne Converse, Jim Heaton.

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Chilkats launch version of historic seafarer

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…