A web site 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, May 20, 2013 (Spindrift, surfski), 13 comments
My wood strip surfski has been brewing for a very long time. It started with the Sea Racer. As the name implies, it was designed as a very fast sea racer with long distance touring capacity. I found the inspiration in Alaska and the plans were finalized during spring 2006.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 (Black Pearl, Sjösättning), 2 comments
"Hej, Jag köpte en halv byggsats till en BP av Petrus i höstas och idag var det äntligen premiär. Jämfört med Frej bygget förra… Read full post
Sunday, May 12, 2013 (musik, opera), 3 comments
Spontant kan man fundera över Malmöoperans version av Trollflöjten, som är framförd ungefär som den förmodligen tolkades i slut… Read full post
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 (inspiration), 2 comments
Det finns en lite romantisk bild av inspiration som kommer som en blixt från klar himmel – eller snarare som ett ljus eller en… Read full post
Monday, May 06, 2013, 7 comments
Time to reveal a little more about the kayak hulls that showed on a photo from my trip to China in March. This time the designs… Read full post
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