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Hi, I am currently making my first kayak, with 2 more to quickly follow...so want to keep with the timber theme and make my own paddles. As my main interest is flatwater/marathon kayaking, I currently use a "wing paddle" - where the blade has a pronounced 'scoop' shape. I'd like to try...

Hi, I'm considering making my own rudder components for my current kayak builds - a Chesapeake 17 and a racing TK1. Has anyone used sheet/bar stock of brass or bronze to make fittings for their craft? I understand brass will corrode, so bronze is preferrable (at least in salt water), but...

Hi, I have purchased plans for a TK1 racing kayak, as I'm in a marathon/flatwater paddling club and wanted something to compete in. Won't be my first build, as I'm doing a CLC C17 first. But I'm studiously studying the plans and getting it organised in my mind. One big question that's...

Hi, Whilst still a little way off (OK, a long way, I haven't even bought the wood yet, but I do have the plans and a space!), I wanted to put a design / name on my kayak when done. I read here (I think, but couldn't find the thread) about using rice paper (again, I think) for printing the...

Hi, I have just ordered my first set of plans - Chesapeake 17 from CLC - so am the closest I've ever been to actually getting my first kayak underway. Won't be the last, i've already got a list of boats to keep me going for the next couple of years at least :D Workshop space is almost...

Hi, I'm new to this, so it may be obvious to some...but what's the best order to apply 'coatings' to the wood? I am soon to start building a S&G kayak, and was planning to paint the hull and varnish the deck. I assume both these go on over the fiberglass, in the order of fiberglass first...

Hi, Firstly, hello! I've just joined, found this forum through a link on an Aussie woodwork forum and have been having a good read. Great to see a few Australians on the board too. I'm just getting back into kayaking after a long break. Being into wooden boats also, I'm planning to...