Build a better kayak than you can buy
On choosing, building and using canoes, kayaks, paddles and small boats
Choosing is about dimensions, characteristics, performance, equipment and other things that influences the choice of a kayak or canoe to buy or build.
Building is information on the building method, a complete online building manual for kayaks canoes and paddles, and facts on materials.
Paddling contains advice on paddling techniques, safety in kayaks and canoes, as well as online classes on navigation, meteorology, touring and maritime common sense.
Reading is articles on the history and geography of kayaks, canoes and paddles, a commented list of related books, links etc.
Saturday, September 27, 2025 (Panthera, Sjösättning), 4 comments
Hi Bjorn,
Hope all is good.
Well I finally completed my Panthera that I started 5 years ago! (albeit always some tweaks to make). (BTW Your reference will be added to the boat name, some problem with die cutting the font at the printers).
I did recess the coaming and also made a cutout lifting handle. I think it adds a little character, but it was a lot of extra work really. I have the idea of incorporating it into a panther paint design as an eye, in the future.
So after swearing I'd never make another boat, because of the work involved and being busy with creating sculptures, I'm now thinking of making another one for my wife. I guess I'm very impressed by the boat now I've been able to paddle it, and I learned a lot about boat building, which seems like a waste if I don't make another.
Thanks,
Jeremy
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Monday, September 22, 2025 (2025, roll, SM), 0 comments
Förra helgen gick SM i roll i Västervik – ett fantastiskt välordnat arrangemang i härligt sensommarväder. Platsen var hamnbassä… Read full post
Sunday, September 7, 2025 (Frej, Sjösättning), 3 comments
Hi Björn – I started working on my Frej (S) in late November of last year and I took it out on the water for the first time las… Read full post
Friday, August 29, 2025 (hundkajak, Jack 14), 0 comments
För ett tag sedan fick jag en förfrågan om en kajak med plats för en ganska stor hund. Efter en diskussion via mail utkristalli… Read full post
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (kajakträff, Stocken, Stockenträffen 2025), 0 comments
Stockenträffen under den gångna helgen i Tjörnkajaks regi blev en trevlig historia: härligt väder, med fler kajaker och deltaga… Read full post
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