Usually house-sitting seems like a chore to me, but this time it has allowed me access to the shop whenever I like. Which means I've had a chance to get back to working on the kayak. It's very satisfying to see it come together and take shape.
The latest step required that I get into and out of the framework to check the height of the masik (the curved laminate). Now, I don't consider myself a large person. Nor am I overly out of shape (a bit beat up from a recent bout with skateboarding, but out of shape no), but this thing is hard to get in and out of. The Greenland Kayak was designed this way as to make it very responsive for quick maneuverability and rolling.
Here's to hoping that swimming comes back to me from my youth.