Authors: Christopher Cunningham
ISBN-13: 9780071392372, ISBN-10: 0071392378
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: November 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Christopher Cunningham has been the editor of Sea Kayaker magazine since 1989 and has been building kayaks since 1979. He has taught Greenland kayak construction at the WoodenBoat School and has built scale models of traditional kayaks for the Alaska State Museum. His Greenland kayak construction and paddling skills have been documented in several videos, and he has lectured on and demonstrated those skills in North America and Europe.
Take to the water in style for less than $300 and a few weekends and evenings of work
Simplicity, elegance, performance, and speed: these are the hallmarks of the Greenland kayak. Its low profile minimizes windage, and its narrow beam makes it well behaved in rough water and fast. Despite its ancient origins, the Greenland kayak is lively, versatile, and responsive even by modern standards.
Building the Greenland Kayak leads you step-by-step through the process of crafting your own lashed-frame, fabric-covered, custom-fitted Greenland kayak, using inexpensive, easy-to-find materials and common woodworking tools. Master boatbuilder Christopher Cunningham provides plenty of tips and pointers to help you build a kayak that is strong, flexible, and perfectly scaled to your dimensions. Great for the accomplished boatbuilder and the novice alike, this easy-to-use manual includes
Christopher Cunningham has been the editor of Sea Kayaker magazine since 1989 and has been building kayaks since 1979. He has taught Greenland kayak construction at the WoodenBoat School and has built scale models of traditional kayaks for the Alaska State Museum. His Greenland kayak construction and paddling skills have been documented in several videos, and he has lectured on and demonstrated those skills in North America and Europe.
Acknowledgments | ||
Introduction | 1 | |
1 | The Design | 3 |
2 | Tools | 7 |
3 | Materials | 14 |
4 | Fastenings | 19 |
5 | Milling | 23 |
6 | Getting Started | 33 |
7 | The Framework | 37 |
8 | The Hull | 65 |
9 | Finishing the Frame | 93 |
10 | Skinning the Kayak | 109 |
11 | Deck Fittings | 121 |
12 | The Paddle | 125 |
13 | Clothing | 133 |
14 | Float Bags, Hunting Equipment, and Skegs | 141 |
15 | Eskimo Rolling | 153 |
16 | Getting In and Paddling | 167 |
17 | Variations of the Greenland Kayak | 175 |
Appendix | 185 | |
Bibliography | 188 | |
Index | 190 |