Building the Greenland Kayak

Simplicity, elegance, performance, and speed: these are the hallmarks of the Greenland kayak. Its low profile minimizes windage, and its narrow beam makes it well behaved in rough water and fast. Dispite its ancient origins, the Greenland kayak is lively, versatile, and responsive even by modern standards. Building the Greenland Kayak leads you step-by-step through the process of crafting your own lashed-frame, fabric-covered, custom-fitted Greenland kayak, using inexpensive, easy-to-find materials and common woodworking tools. Master boatbuilder Christopher Cunningham provides plenty of tips and pointers on bending rib stock, pegged and lashed construction, and anthropometric measurements to help you build a kayak that is strong, flexible, and perfectly scaled to your dimensions. Great for the accomplished boatbuilder and the novice alike, this easy to use manual includes:- *Easy to follow building instructions *Complete list of tools and materials required *Detailed primers in lumber milling, fastening, rib bending, and measuring *Additional instructions for making a Greenland paddle, paddling clothing, float bags, skegs, and much more * Pointers on paddling skills, kayak rolling, and childrens kayaks

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