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Fine Strip Planked Boats

Take a week in Maine to learn how to build a fine strip planked boat
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If you have a club or maker space and your members want to learn boatbuilding, see what Nick has to offer.
Can't Make a Class

Take a virtual class. Watch Nick build boats on his Youtube Channel.

Upcoming Events

Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School
Aug 30, 2026
Sea kayaking course covers strokes, braces, maneuvering, safety, navigation, and more. Students can bring their own kayaks or try Nick’s high-performance designs.
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In-Water Demo at Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club
Aug 3, 2013
Try Out Boats
Join us and Cheseapeake Light Craft for an in-water demo hosted by Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club in conjunction with Beczak Environmental Education Center.
Fine Strip-Planked Boat Construction at WoodenBoat School - Nymph & Night Heron
Jul 7, 2013
Build Nymph and Night Heron
Registration starts January 2nd.

If you can't make the July class, take a
WoodenBoat Show 2013
Jun 28, 2013
Guillemot Kayaks has been showing at the
Meet at the Beach 2013
Jun 1, 2013
OkoumeFest 2013
May 17, 2013
Canoecopia 2013
Mar 8, 2013
Build Your Own S&G Petrel or Petrel Play
Jan 12, 2013
Be the First to Build the New Designs
Maine Boats Homes and Harbors Show - Rockland, ME
Aug 10, 2012
The Maine Boats Homes and Harbors Show in Rockland Maine is a great gathering of all kinds of creative people.
Fine Strip-Planked Boat Construction at WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine
Jul 8, 2012
A guide to building canoes and kayaks with wood strips and epoxy.
WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport
Jun 29, 2012
Once again Guillemot Kayaks will be exhibiting at the WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT. This is always a great chance to see beautiful boats in a facinating setting.

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Nick's Blog

Preview image for the video "How to Hand Cut Stitch and Glue Kayak Panels from Scratch".

How to Scarf Plywood and Cut Boat Panels Without a CNC Machine

Nick shows how to hand-cut stitch and glue plywood boat panels from scratch, an alternative to buying a pre-cut CNC kit. He covers scarfing shorter plywood pieces together using an 8:1 planed joint and thickened epoxy, then transfers full-size paper patterns onto the plywood using a pounce wheel and spray adhesive. After drilling stitch holes, he cuts the panels with a fine-toothed jigsaw blade and cleans the edges with a well-sharpened block plane.

Preview image for the video "8 Ways to Accurately Measure Epoxy - Complete Guide".

Epoxy Mixing Methods Every Builder Should Know

Accurate measurement and thorough mixing are crucial for successful epoxy use. Nick discusses the pros and cons of dispensing pumps, calibrated cups, kitchen scales and professional benchtop pump systems for measuring epoxy prior to mixing.

Preview image for the video "My Friend Banged Up My Kayak".

Fixing a strip built kayak

A friend accidentally damaged the exterior fiberglass of a Petrel Sport kayak while paddling along the Bold Coast of Maine. I repaired the damage by sanding, staining, and applying multiple layers of fiberglass and varnish, resulting in a repair that is barely noticeable.

Preview image for the video "Survival of the Wooden Canoe (Feature Documentary)".

Ted Moores and The Survival of the Wooden Canoe

Nobody has had more influence on the growth of wood strip canoes than Ted Moores of Bear Mountain Boats.

Preview image for the video "Learning from Mistakes: Kayak Building Challenges and Triumphs".

Overcoming Challenges in Kayak Building

Nick builds a commemorative kayak, demonstrating that craftsmanship is about balancing beauty, functionality, and personal meaning. Through careful wood selection, technical skill, and creative problem-solving, he creates a meaningful memorial for a client, emphasizing that perfection lies not in flawlessness, but in purpose and connection.

Events

Fine Strip Planked Boats

See Other Classes

Can't Make a Class

Upcoming Events

Events You Missed

Try Out Boats

Build Nymph and Night Heron

Registration starts January 2nd.

Be the First to Build the New Designs

A guide to building canoes and kayaks with wood strips and epoxy.