About Elias Thorne

Having spent twenty years as a naval architect in the shipping industry, I decided to return to my roots and build wooden rowboats for personal use.

This blog documents my journey in constructing a 14-foot cedar strip canoe from scratch using traditional joinery techniques.

I aim to share the technical challenges and rewards of working with timber to help beginners avoid common structural failures.

When I am not in the workshop, I guide river trips for local conservation groups and advocate for sustainable waterway maintenance.