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.
Monday, July 17, 2017 (Kanotyawl 400, Sjösättning), 1 comments
"Hej Björn!
Nu är min båt sjösatt och två turer avklarade, en lugn och en tuffare med lite vattenintag i byig vind på Sjön Uttran. Skickar med en bild tagen strax före sjösättning."
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017 (Caribou 495, sjösättning), 0 comments
Under försommaren har två nya Caribou 495 blivit klara. I Älvsbyn har Tomas Jansson sjösatt sin kanot: "Tack för alla goda råd… Read full post
Monday, July 10, 2017, 2 comments
When a highly competent boat builder/photograph get his hands on a set of Nanoq plans, the result might be something like this… Read full post
Friday, July 07, 2017 (Frej, Launchings), 1 comments
The first built by Axel Wolff in Arles, France: "Hi Björn, Well, it almost took 9 months to build my Frej, just like a baby. I… Read full post
Wednesday, July 05, 2017 (Nanoq, Sjösättning), 0 comments
Frej och Nanoq har blivit de nya storsäljarna. Här är tre nya Nanoq som sjösatts de senaste veckorna. Först ut en snygg och lät… Read full post
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