Wooden Canoe, Kayak and Small Boat Kits and Plans
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Canoebuilding in the Time of COVID
An update from the Bear Mountain shop, plus a call out to send us stories about your own pandemic projects.

Builder Stories: Family Project by William John Beyette
Some of the most consistently inspiring stories we hear about at Bear Mountain are multi-generational. On the one hand, it’s great to see woodworke...

Making a Feature Plank (Kayakcraft Excerpt)
A custom planking detail, placed judiciously, will personalize your boat. This excerpt from Kayakcraft will walk you through the steps of creating a feature plank and incorporating it into your design.