Recreational Kayak
Recreational kayaks work well in sheltered ponds, lakes and harbors and calm water rivers.
Kayak Building Bibliography
Here is a list of books and other texts related to kayaks, kayaking, kayak design, boat design, woodworking and boat building that may be of interest to anyone interested in building their own kayak.
What boat for a small paddler?
Several of my designs are suitable for smaller paddlers. Which boat is really suitable still depends your experience level and what you want to do on the water. Generally you will want to look at the shorter boats, these boats will be lighter and easier to handle on and off the water.
Recreational or Pond Kayaks
A sunny summer day on a small lake or pond just cries out for a
