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.
Friday, October 30, 2020 (Black pearl, launching), 0 comments
An email and a few photos from Panos in Germany – a very nice cockpit layout with wooden strips instead of the more usual foam/laminate, and a couple of very nice and well-constructed hatches.
"Some pictures of Black Pearl:
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Monday, October 26, 2020, 1 comments
A new Frej, launched in Slovenija: "Dear Bjorn After nine months of construction, I finally finished building the Frej. Weight… Read full post
Monday, October 19, 2020 (Frej, Sjösättning), 0 comments
"Hej Skickar några bilder på min Frej som jag sjösatte i somras. Byggande påbörjades senhösten 2018 men har legat nere i långa… Read full post
Thursday, October 15, 2020 (launching, Nanoq), 1 comments
Hey Bjorn Here is the Nanoq I built. Read full post
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 (Jack 14, Sjösättning), 0 comments
En snygg bild med tre snygga och välbyggda Jack 14 i sydvästra Norge! "Hei Bjørn En kajakk ble til tre I vinter skulle vi bygge… Read full post
More news and launchings…
