The baidarka or Aleutian kayak (Aleut: iqyax) is a watercraft consisting of soft skin (artificial or natural) over a rigid space frame. Its initial design was created by the native Aleut (or Unangan) people of the Aleutian Islands.
The baidarka or Aleutian kayak (Aleut: iqyax) is a watercraft made of flexible skin (artificial or natural) over a sturdy framework. Its initial design was created by the indigenous Aleut (or Unangan) people of the Aleutian Islands.