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Oar / Paddle
Sassafras 12
An ultralight solo pack canoe weighing in at 26 lbs. Carry the boat in one hand, your paddle in the other.
Chesapeake Sport Tandem
This very narrow, very fast double is perfect for athletic couples who want to really cover the miles, whether it's for excercise, super-fast touring, or winning races.
Scherzando
Scherzando is a 12'10'' open canoe. The construction technique is a wooden basquet whith a canvas skin coated with epoxy or polyester. The plans include 7 station moulds, bow and stem at full escale.
NINFA
NINFA is a medium-size kayak, easy to use also for beginners. Versatility is its main characteristic: ideal for excursions in calm waters on the sea as well as in moderately difficult rivers.
15ft Daytrip Canoe
Small enough to load on top of a car, but large enough to seat two adults...
Shearwater Double
The Shearwater double design abounds in interesting and innovative features.
Wood Duck 12 Hybrid
The Wood Duck 10 Hybrid combines the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck.
Outboard Skiff, Sprite
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
- Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
- Alternative construction: Plywood or glued-lapstrake plywood
- Lofting is required
NAIADE
NAIADE is a little bit shorter than classical sea kayaks but it is perfectly suitable for pleasure trips in calm waters, under safe conditions, even for amateur paddlers.