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Building the Greenland Kayak: A Manual for Its Contruction and Use

by Christopher Cunningham

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A hands-on guide to building and using a Greenland-style sea kayak

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A hands-on guide to building and using a Greenland-style sea kayak

Christopher Cunningham presents the lashed-frame, fabric-covered Greenland kayak as an accessible boatbuilding project, with step-by-step construction guidance based on an Inuit design that can be sized to an individual paddler. Alongside the main build, the manual includes plans for a low-volume kayak intended for rolling and a more stable children’s version. It also extends beyond the workshop with discussions of kayaking equipment, paddling, and rolling techniques, making the book a practical bridge between making a boat and learning how to use it on the water.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Hobbyist woodworkers and first-time boatbuilders
  • Paddlers interested in Greenland-style kayaks and rolling
  • DIY enthusiasts seeking a small-boat project using basic tools

Themes

Kayak constructionGreenland kayak designWoodworking and boatbuildingPaddling techniquesKayak rolling

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Book overview

This step-by-step guide to building a lashed-frame, fabriccovered sea kayak is both a means to a sleek, fast, universally admired boat and an excellent introduction to woodworking and boatbuilding for hobbyists. The Inuit design scales up or down to fit the paddler and can be built using $150 worth of hardware-store materials, a few basic tools, and a minimal investment of time. Also included: plans for a low-volume version designed for Eskimo rolling; an especially stable version for children; and discussions of kayaking equipment, paddling, and rolling techniques.

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