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1. Splash – Mark Visset

   Sunday, February 23, 2025 (launching, Splash), 0 comments

   Hi Bjorn Just thought I’d let you know that I finished building your “Splash” design surfski – here on display at the Hobart Wooden Boat Festival. Be…

2. Njord – Guido Galbariggi

   Thursday, July 11, 2024 (launching, Njord), 4 comments

   "Dear Bjorn, As usual, to build one of your kayak is a pleasure. Strips seem to assemble by themselves, you finish the hull and then the deck and say…

3. Frej – Christophe Grimonpon

   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 v…

4. Frej XS – Mike Keeler

   Tuesday, August 15, 2023 (Frej, launching), 0 comments

   "Hello Bjorn, Mike Keeler here. We launched my wife's Frej XS yesterday. 1/4" cedar strip with 4oz S glass construction. Accent strips are yellow ced…

5. Caribou 495 – Oliver Nichlas Warming

   Saturday, October 22, 2022 (Caribou 495, launching), 0 comments

   A beautifully constructed Caribou 495 in Denmark. "Hej Björn, Tilbage i maj købte jeg tegninger af dig til at bygge Caribou 495. Langt om længe er de…

6. Njord – Marc Valgaeren

   Sunday, September 25, 2022 (launching, Njord), 2 comments

   A very nice interpretation of Njord, very close to initial intentions and hopes! Hello Björn, I just wanted to let you know that I recently finished…

7. Frej – Robert Moore

   Tuesday, August 30, 2022 (Frej, launching), 0 comments

   Bjorn Today was launch day for the Frej. The boat is set up with full deck lines for safety. Bilge pump and safety gear stow below deck next to the s…

8. Njord – Stefano Sartori

   Friday, January 14, 2022 (launching, Njord), 1 comments

   "Hi Björn, I'm Stefano, a friend of Luca Seganti. I have finally completed the construction of the Njord kayak, a plan purchased in December 2015. It…

9. Frej – John Fulker

   Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (Frej, launching), 0 comments

   A new beautiful Frej from down under... "Dear Bjorn, Well it took a bit longer than expected but I've now finished the Frej and we launched it yester…

10. Black Pearl – Patrick Chantrel

    Monday, July 26, 2021 (Black Pearl, launching), 1 comments

    Hi Björn, Now my Black Pearl is finished. Built in paulownia, during 2 months. I'm very happy. She is only 14.9kg! Thank's a lot for your design. Lin…