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, November 19, 2024 (Frej, launchings), 1 comments
Hi Björn,
Some pictures of my recently completed Frej. I used red cedar and paulownia wood. Inside it is one layer carbon fibre, outside it's glass.
It is standard length (507 cm). The deck has been raised by about 2 cm in the feet area.
The skeg is based on Nick Schade’s concept. The coaming is 80+ cm. The hatches are flush and leakproof with rubber car gaskets.
Viele Grüße, Wolfgang Hofmeister
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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
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 1 comments
I det stora landet i väster har en republikansk senator vid namn Rick Santorum lagt fram ett lagförslag som går ut på att förbj… Read full post
Thursday, November 14, 2024 (Panthera, Sjösättning), 0 comments
Rick launched his new Panthera on the Missouri River. "Finally got it in the water Very happy with the Pantera." Read full post
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