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Kayak Building Workshop
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Kayak Building Workshop
The kayak building workshop is an initiative to rekindle the kayak design skills known to the community elders. (see custom kayak building).
Kayaks in Kugaaruk would have traditionally been made of caribou skins and bones. No nails were used in the kayak construction. Caribou sinew was used to lash the kayak together.
You have the unique opportunity to work together with the elders on the actual design and construction of your own sea kayak. Kayaks are constructed of cedar and covered with marine nylon.
Community elders building a kayak
The kayak construction crew
Inside the kayak
Ready for kayaking
Custom Kayak Building
The elders bring their knowledge of customizing the design of a kayak to the needs of the kayaker. Kayaks are custom fit to the:
- height
- shape
- experience levels
of the kayaker.
Click here to see kayak building in action.
If you can't make the trip to Kugaaruk, you can place an order for a kayak designed just for you.