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, June 2, 2026 (Nanoq, Sjösättning), 1 comments
"Så blev då min Nanoq äntligen klar o sjösatt. Har bara tagit en kortare tur men känns bra, definitivt stabilare än Hunter vilket också var tanken med att bygga en till kajak med eskimåstil. Byggd i paulownia och ceder och vägde in på drygt 17 kg."
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 (kajak, Kanot, Paddla, utställning), 1 comments
Igår, 22 maj, invigdes en trevlig paddlingsutställning på Sjöhistoriska Museet i Stockholm. En historisk exposé genom hundra år… Read full post
Friday, May 15, 2026 (canoe, kayak, museum show, outdoor life), 0 comments
On Friday, May 22, an exhibition opens on kayaks, canoes, and exploring the waterways of Sweden from a cockpit, about the histo… Read full post
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 0 comments
Pakin Nimmawitt, who build beautiful kayaks, sent me photos of a new surfski cockpit, where he switched most of the fiberglass… Read full post
Thursday, January 29, 2026 (kallt vatten, vinterpaddling), 0 comments
Det finns mycket som talar för att inte hänga undan kajaken när temperaturen sjunker. Under vintern är vattnet ofta kristallkla… Read full post
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