44 What does baidarka mean?
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This article is from the Sea Kayaking FAQ, by Todd Leigh with numerous contributions by others.
44 What does baidarka mean?
It refers to the double and triple kayaks developed by the Alaskan
Aleut. It was used for hunting and transporting those unable to
paddle. Some groups considered it a waste to have the second paddler
be a capable paddler. The triples are considered to have appeared
after the Europeans appeared. The Russians are thought to have forced
the Aleut to make a third hole so they could travel along with them
and not have to paddle. The triples were also used to transport
missionaries.
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