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, April 27, 2024 (Frej, launching), 0 comments
"Hi Björn,
I finally got to launch my Frej called "Vieille Maine" last weekend for an Easter egg hunt with my club. My people tried it and all were very enthusiastic, stressing the comfortable paddling position and manoeuverability. Most of them were sprint champions so when they get to try a sea kayak, it is like going from a Lamborghini to a Bentley to them.
I had a great time and felt very at ease straight away, the skeg makes an incredible difference in the wind, in terms of direction and even stability.
I have a question regarding the waterline however: as you can see on one of the photos, the front seems too high and out of the water. Do you reckon that pushing the seat forward a little (3cms) could help?
Thank you for everything, it is an incredible feeling now being part of the people who have made a boat.
Yours,
Christophe"
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Friday, January 19, 2024, 0 comments
Hello Bjorn, this is my Njord, launched last March. I waited to send a review after I was familiar enough with the boat. During… Read full post
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 (Njord, Sjösättning), 3 comments
"Hallo Björn,ich habe das Njord fertig und schicke dir ein paar Bilder. Da bei uns im Moment alle wasserflächen gefroren sind k… Read full post
Friday, January 5, 2024 (adrenalinpaddling), 0 comments
Har du en kajak och saknar spänning i tillvaron? Isfloden i Brasvellbreen på Svalbard kan tillfredställa även den mest hängivne… Read full post
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 (Frej, Sjösättning), 0 comments
"Hej Björn, Nu är min Frej sjösatt efter nästan ett och ett halvt år sedan starten i maj 2022. Vädret med vinterkyla, regn och… Read full post
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