Wood kayak

The Siskiwit Bay is all-around fast mid-sized British-style touring kayak. This solid boat suits a medium to heavy paddler looking for good initial stability and with increased flare above the waterline lots of secondary stability. As the water gets rougher, this kayak feels more stable. It's a fast design slightly more efficient than most British kayaks in its class. When built with a Layback Lounge, it's an easy roller.

Table of Contents hide Most Important Skills for Sea Kayaking 1 Learn how to make a bilge pump 2 Stay visible on the water 3 Scout ocean surf in your kayak 4 Construct a tow line 5 Try the sea kayak scramble self-rescue 6 Understand marine VHF radio use 7 Re-enter and roll your kayak In recent years, adventurous paddlers and expeditioners have shown that you can go just about anywhere there’s water in a sea kayak. From Antarctica to the Grand Canyon and beyond, with the right training and…

Building a skin-on-frame kayak, step by step: a photo documentary

Nick Schade wanted a boat with good all-around performance for his own use. It needed to be

Ootek-X - West Greenland style wood strip sea kayak, designed by Rob Macks kayak plans, most beautiful boats in the world, wood, canoe,s kayaks, plans

Kayak plans designed for amateur builders. Suitable for cedar strip or skin-on-frame construction. Downloadable files or free shipping available.

A quick overview of how the 24 Hour Kayak is assembled. For comprehensive instructions and detailed drawings please follow links on this page.

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Here we have two beautiful little kayaks designed for just about everyone to enjoy on the water. With big cockpits and ample stability, the emphasis is on comfort. But these boats really paddle well! Speed is excellent: you can really cover the miles in a day, while tracking is solid in stiff crosswinds.