Selkie Skin-on-Frame Kayak building course

Description

This course is aimed at providing tuition and support in the building of the Selkie:  West Greenland kayak.  Depending on the option chosen the course runs in varying time frames.

At the beginning of the course participants are provided with an overview of the process and some initial discussion of the tools and skills used.  The course is carefully divided in to focused day by day tasks to ensure that the participant can complete the build within the allotted time to be able to take away their finely fashioned kayak at the close of the course.   The aim is to leave with a finished kayak, but this is dependent on the participants progress over the initial six days.

Full course details and description available – Course page

Details on the paddler dimensions are required prior to the course to allow the timber to be prepared.

The course is effectively broken into three sections/ options with variable time frames and prices.

1. 1. Building of the frame – 6 days
   2. ‘Skinning’ the frame – 1 day
      • This stage can be done at the workshop or later as the builders desire.
   3. Applying the polyurethane waterproof coating – 1 or 2 days depending on the choice of process
      • This stage can be done at the workshop or later at the builders desire.

Please feel free to call if you  wish to discuss any of this. UK. 07722018457