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Setting up Forms - Petrel Kayak Build - E2

By nick on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:58

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.

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Big Little Boat Festival

Canceled Due to COVID
Better luck in 2021

Join me with Chesapeake Light Craft as OkoumeFest morphs into a full-on two-day waterfront celebration of small boat culture that will:

May 23, 2020

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Canoecopia - Madison, WI

I will once again be attending Canoecopia supporting Chesapeake Light Craft. Said to be the largest paddlesports show in North America, it is a great event to see what is going on in paddlesports of all kinds. I usually am out front of the booth doing some sort of building demonstration. I'm not sure what I'll be doing this year, but it is sure to be interesting.

Mar 13, 2020

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The Risk of Sea Kayaking

By nick on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 10:37

Reflections on the risks involved in kayaking, particularly in challenging conditions. I draw parallels between kayaking and avalanche safety, highlighting the importance of understanding and mitigating heuristic traps that can lead to poor decision-making. The emphasis is on awareness and preparation to avoid complacency and ensure safety while pursuing our passion for kayaking.

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Sorting Strips Brain Bending - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E9

By nick on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 16:31

Sorting strips for book matching from a 1-1/2" x 12" vertical grained board

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Petrel Kayak Build - Cove and Bead Strips - E1

By nick on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 08:48

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.