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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (Frej, Launchings), 0 comments
Hello Bjorn, I am writing to tell you how much my wife likes the Frej S I recently completed. She is so happy with everything about the boat. I really wish I could paddle it but at 6' 4" there is no way I will fit. I may have to order some larger plans and make one for myself! Thank you for the thoughtful design.
Tom
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Friday, August 7, 2026 (Singoalla, Sjösättning), 2 comments
Efter tre kajakbyggen (Smart, Black Pearl, Njord) har Marcus Loberg nu sjösatt en Singalla med en imponerande låg vikt: 12 Kg… Read full post
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (porto), 0 comments
Jag lämnade ett par brev med kajakritningar på posten idag och funderade över prisutveckling. Känslan var att just posten hade… Read full post
Friday, July 24, 2026 (Njord, sjösättning), 0 comments
En ny Njord sjösatt, byggd av Gerald Schlemmer – lätt, välgjord och med snygg finish! "Hello Björn, over the winter and spring… Read full post
Monday, July 20, 2026 (Frej, Sjösättning), 0 comments
Jag har de senaste veckorna fått ett par bilder från kajakbyggare som tagit ut svängarna rejält. Det är djupt tillfredsställand… Read full post
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