Robbie and Kara start with a bathymetric chart (the underwater equivalent of a topographic map), the contours are laser-cut into sheets of Baltic birch and glued together to create a powerful visual depth. Select layers are hand-colored blue so it’s easy to discern land from water, major byways are etched into the land, then the whole thing’s framed in a custom, solid-wood frame and protected seamlessly with a sheet of durable, ultra-transparent Plexiglas.
The result is stunning, exposing the often-overlooked, under-explored, awe-inspiring world that lies below. To those familiar with the floor of the ocean it’s a beautiful reminder of the deep channels, sharp drop-offs, and mountainous landscapes that are otherwise hidden from view. To the uninitiated, it’s wonderfully eye-opening; as though the world has suddenly taken on a fourth dimension.
Wood Charts are available now for selected harbors mostly in US waters but if your favorite area of the word is not yet available then contact Robbie directly… if enough mariners request the same chart then it will likely be available by next christmas.
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