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Site Directory

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I have spent more hours than I care to admit searching the Internet for Kayak-related sites. The following are a few of the sites that I can recommend in regards to Kayak-building, materials, and for those of us with no time or inclination to build our own, a few retailers!

If you come across a Web page that should be included, please let me know!

Kayak Web Sites Worth Visiting

If you're interested in building your own kayak, check out these sites....

Personal Sites, Clubs, Magazines, Forums, Information

• Duckworks Magazine Web Site
  Tons of Info, articles, projects, and designs for all types of boats and boat builders.
• Guillemot SEE Kayaks Site
  A Sea Kayak directory of web site links--enough reading material to last a lifetime.
• Guillemot Skin-on-Frame
  Some good kayak skin-on-frame information.
• Guillemot Kayak Building
  Nick Schades Kayak Building Pages and Directory.
• Kayak Forum
  Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayak building forum. A lot of sharing going on.
• Paul Lambert's Site
  Lots of information about Skin-on-Frame kayak building.
• Stitch and Glue Journal
  Good Stitch and Glue site.
• Kayak Builders of Southern California
  Registry and links to lots of home-built kayaks.
• Pete's Kayak Konstruction Zone
  Wood Strip kayak construction information.
• Canoe and Kayak
  Build Your Own Kayak (Stitch & Glue) article.
• Matthew Bastian's Site
  Another great skin on frame site.
• Polyester Skinning
  Leisure suits? No, information regarding usign Polyester materials for skin-on-frame boats.
• Skinning FAQs
  Good skin on frame information.
• J&Js Kayak Site
  A good stitch & Glue site.
• Wooden Boat Magazine
  One of the best boat magazines out there.
• Windy City Sports Magazine
  Great resource for those living in Chicagoland.
• Paddling Net
  Kayak product reviews and more.
• BoatBuilding Community
  Tons of Boat Building resources.
• Ross Leidy's Kayak Building
  A variety of great wood strip and stitch and glue kayaks, techniques, resources. Great Site!
• The Kayak Builder
  Stitch and Glue Site, resources, links, sells kayaks.

Kayak Plans, Kits, Supplies, and Accessories

• Action Fish Kayak Kits
  Action Fish Kayak Kits offer woodstrip sea kayaks and complete kayak kits constructed using traditional techniques with custom builds based on body and paddling style. Prices, product descriptions, on-line customized services, contact information and FAQs.
• Chesapeake Light Craft
  Popular Stitch and Glue kayaks. An aquaintence (Scott) built the Mill Creek model and it is absolutely beautiful.
• Classic Boat Kits
  Wood Strip boat kits.
• Glen-L Marine Designs
  Various boat plans.
• Guillemot Kayaks
  Beautiful Wood Strip kayaks. Home Page for one of the truely great kayak web sites.
• Kayak Fit
  Cockpit Accessories.
• Laughing Loon Kayaks
  Beautiful Wood Strip Kayak kits and supplies.
• Merganser Shearwater Boats
  Stitch and Glue kits and supplies.
• One Ocean Kayaks
  Beautiful Wood Strip kayaks.
• Pygmy Boats
  Great Stitch and Glue kayaks--I've got my eye on the Golden Eye!
• Red Fish Kayaks
  More beautiful Wood Strip kayaks and supplies.
• Roy Folland Wooden Kayak Kits
  Stitch and Glue kits and supplies.
• Seairsports
  Kayak Seats and Accessories.
• Skinboats - Nylon Supplies
  Check out this site for nylon (skin), Urethane Coating, seats, paddles, other kayaking gear.
• Stimson Marine
  Skin on Frame Kayak plans and materials.
• Uncle John's General Store
• Wooden Nickel Kayaks
  Hybrid kayaks.
  Plans for various easy to build small boats.

Boatbuilding Materials and Supplies

• Bateau Plans
  Plans and ...
• Dahl Canvas
  Max is a kayak builder who happens to run a canvas shop.
• Epoxy Products
  Epoxy products for covering fiberglass, canvas, whatever. Recommended by Max of Dahl Canvas.
• Fiberglass Supply
  Epoxy/Fiberglass supplier
• Flounder Bay
  Marine Lumber supplier
• Hardwood International
  Marine Plywood and Epoxy
• John R. Sweet CO.
  Great source for fiberglass products and information. A must read site for anyone contemplating building a fiberglass mold (plug). HCR 4, BOX 305, MUSTOE, VA 24468 USA 540-468-2222.
• Mertens Boatbuilding Products
  Epoxy/Fiberglass supplier
• NRS Boatbuilding Products
  Hypalon supplier
• RAKA Boatbuilding Products
  Epoxy/Fiberglass supplier
• System Three Epoxy
  Great resource for system three information.
• World Panel
  World Panel services boatbuilders nationwide with a large selection of specialty marine plywoods (produced in accordance to BS1088, Lloyds certified), composite panels, lumber and veneer.

Kayak Manufacturers and Accessories

• Action Fish Kayak Kits
  Action Fish Kayak Kits offer woodstrip sea kayaks and complete kayak kits constructed using traditional techniques with custom builds based on body and paddling style. Prices, product descriptions, on-line customized services, contact information and FAQs.
• Caretta Kayaks
  Luxury, handcrafted wooden touring kayaks, made in Savannah, GA.
• Current Designs
  Designs and builds touring kayaks, surf skis and accessories. Includes dealer locator and catalog request form. Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
• Custom Kayaks
  Kayaks handbuilt of wood and fiberglass. Has a large photo gallery. Based in Milford, Connecticut.
• Custom Inflatables, Inc.
  Maker of inflatables kayaks. Includes a list of dealers and a message board.
• Dagger Kayaks
  Affordable whitewater, touring, sport, and recreational kayaks.
• DB Designs Inc.
  Manufacturer and designer of kayaks, paddles, spraydecks, paddling wear, and accessories.
• Eddyline Kayaks
  Manufacturer of a complete line of ocean, lake and river touring kayaks.
• Feather Craft Folding Kayaks
  Folding Kayaks.
• Fold Boat (FolBot)
  Folding Kayaks
• Heritage Kayaks
  Manufacturer of open cock pit kayaks for recreation and touring. Includes dealer locator.
• Hurricane Aqua Sports
  Manufacturer of touring, recreational, and sit on top kayaks. Located in Warsaw, North Carolina.
• Impex International
  Manufacturer of touring kayaks and Pyranha whitewater kayaks. Includes specifications, dealer locator, news, and message board.
• Islander Kayaks
  Offers several models of sit-on-top and surf kayaks.
• J&J Custom Watercraft
  Specializes in hand made and crafted sea touring kayaks built in the true eskimo tradition.
• Klepper Folding Kayaks
  The Rolls Royce of Folding Kayaks.
• Mariner Kayaks
  Great Kayaks plus lots of Reviews, Resources, Accessories, etc.
• Necky Kayaks
  Canadian manufacturer of sea, and whitewater kayaks. Product descriptions, pictures, and independent reviews.
• Nimbus Kayaks
  Manufacturer specializing in fiberglass and kevlar touring, ocean kayaks and paddles. Dealer listing.
• Northwest Kayaks
  Manufacturer of sea kayaks in Redmond, Washington. Includes dealer locator.
• Ocean Kayak
  Open top cockpit allows the paddler to enter and exit the kayak easily from the shore, dock or water. Order kayak accessories online.
• Old Town Canoe
  Affordable recreational kayaks and canoes.
• Perception Kayaks USA
  Affordable whitewater, touring, sport, and recreational kayaks.
• Redfish Custom Kayak & Canoe Co.
  Designer, and builder of wood strip sea kayaks, and canoes. Offers finished sea kayaks, or plans for home builders.
• Riot Kayaks
  Employees are kayakers and bring their experiences with them back to the shop every day. Kayak message board.
• Seaward Kayaks
  Building innovative, user-friendly performance kayaks.
• Sun Kayaks
  Manufacturer of sea kayaks.
• Team Triak Sailing Kayaks
  Maker of a sailing kayak. Find specifications, prices, and contact information. Based in Washington state.
• Toquenatch Creek
  Custom builder of high performance, cedarstrip, lightweight sea kayaks. Includes photos of completed craft and work in progress. Provides information about services provided and contact. Located in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
• Trinity Bay Boat Company
  Maker of several models of affordable quality kayaks.
• Tsunami Kayaks
  California based manufacturer of strong, stable, sea kayaks.
• Walden Sports
  Manufacturer of kayaks from recycled plastic. Also, outriggers, and accessories.
• Wave Sport Kayaks
  Builds whitewater kayaks, only. Download their catalog. Includes message board and rodeo results.
• Whale Craft Folding Kayaks
  Folding Kayaks
• Wilderness Systems Online
  Touring, recreational, sporting, sit-on-top, and surf kayaks. Photos, suggested retail prices, and dealer locations.

Retail Stores

• Chicagoland Canoe Base
  A Comprehensive Retail Establishment for Kayaks/Canoes
• Galyans Retail Store
  Great prices on a good variety of Kayaking and outdoor equipment. Their web site does not show their Kayak stock--you must visit their store, a veritable DisneyLand for outdoor stuff.
• Northwest Outdoor Center
  Popular site, a bit pricey
• REI
  Good selection of outdoor stuff. Check out their "outlet" store, great prices.