Björn Welin from Sweden

Björn Welin from Sweden

The major difference from the original is that the fore deck is made with wooden strips instead of plywood. I judged it might be easier to bend, especially as I wanted the inside also to be covered with fiberglass (although it makes I heavier) Then the skeg is...
Zeka from Valdivostok, Russia

Zeka from Valdivostok, Russia

Which model Shrike did choose? What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? What is the weight of the finished kayak? Anything you wished you had done differently? Any tips you’d like to suggest to future builders? How does the...
Paul M. from Cornwall, UK

Paul M. from Cornwall, UK

Paul M. from Cornwall has just launched his Shrike. She has a 3-part deck for extra knee room, and gunwales lowered by 20 mm. She  is seen here rock-hopping in the English Channel swell off Plymouth. Which model did you choose: Shrike with topsides lowered by 30mm....