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.
Saturday, February 8, 2025 (Singoalla, Sjösättning), 0 comments
"Hej Björn
Nu är min Singoalla sjösatt ”nyårsafton 2024”.
Och provpaddlad närmare milen.
Hon fick vila alldeles för länge i taket.
Lite finslip och ett par lager lack så skickar jag fler bilder.
Hälsningar Sören Stjärnnås,
Töllsjö."
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 (Launchings, Thule), 0 comments
The busy and very competent kayak shop Nautilus Kayaks i Cadiz, Spain recently launched a new Thule. Other kayaks from Roberto… Read full post
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (Frej, Launchings), 8 comments
Hi Björn, Some pictures of my recently completed Frej. I used red cedar and paulownia wood. Inside it is one layer carbon fibre… Read full post
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 8 comments
En notis nästan helt utan koppling till kajaker och paddlande. Nästan? Ja, namnet Black Pearl finns trots allt med på ett hörn… Read full post
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 2 comments
En fransk konstruktör har byggt ett par spännande kajaker i nygamla material. Istället för glasfiber använde han lin – lika sta… Read full post
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