What is a Chine - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E14
Stripping up the side to the chine.
Sea Kayak
Sea kayaks are designed to handle well in open water and for paddling longer distances.
Talking Accents - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E13
After truing up the top edge of the waterline cut, I rip some accent strips and install them.
Getting Some Strips On - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E11
Continuing with the stripping. Using a robo-bevel to fit the strips.
Stripping the Hull - Petrel Kayak Build - E3
Join Nick Schade at Guillemot Kayaks as he guides viewers through bottom stripping the Petrel kayak. Despite audio challenges, Nick demonstrates tapering, mitering, and beveling techniques for precise strip integration. He introduces accent strips for visual appeal and teases upcoming episodes. Don't miss the opportunity to support and learn more!Setting up Forms - Petrel Kayak Build - E2
Join Nick Schade at Guillemot Kayaks as he constructs a strip-built Petrel sea kayak. From setting up forms to scarfing sheer strips, Nick showcases meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. With emphasis on functionality and aesthetics, his workshop offers invaluable insights into the art of kayak building.Petrel Kayak Build - Cove and Bead Strips - E1
Nick Schade starts building a Petrel strip, opting for random-colored strips and experimenting with 3/16-inch Cove and Bead sets. Meticulously checking strip thickness, he shares his passion for craftsmanship and boat building through detailed explanations and careful experimentation.Building the microBootlegger Sport Video Series
Over the winter of 2018 I built a cedar strip microBootlegger Sport for a customer. I took video of the whole project and documented it on YouTube through an almost daily vlog. The project ended up comprising about 70 videos. You will find them all here.
Kayaking Class Gear List and Dressing for Cold Water
Kayaking Class Gear List:
Paddlng safely in ocean water requires you pay attention to water temperature and conditions. You generally want to dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature.
Free Publicity from A&E Network
Last fall a 10 person camera crew spent all day here at my shop filming a segment for the A&E Network. I had wondered for a while what happened with all that effort. Recently someone on FaceBook messaged me saying he had seen something about me. Well, the above 30 second sequence is the result of 10 to 12 peoples working all day, plus how ever long it took them to prepare before and then edit afterwards.
Scouting the Shores of Schoodic
Gerry and I headed up to Maine last weekend to scout out the locations for the Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat.
It was Gerry's first time in the area. He and his wife are now looking into buying a place up there. There are loads of great paddling venues suitable to all skill levels of kayakers.
