Native California Fall Gathering
at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

 

 

Dick is roping one bundle of tules.

 

Dino is holding up two roped bundles of tule.
The two bundles will be roped together to form one tule boat.

 

Dick is forming the upward curve on the prow of the tule boat.

 

The two completed tule boats. All that needs to be done is to trim the ends.

 

Continued

 

For more information on the construction of tule boats, access the Tule Boat Project.

 

 

Native California Fall Gathering
at San Luis Reservior State Recreation Area

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