Building the Greenland Kayak: A Manual for Its Contruction and Use

by Christopher Cunningham

Leads readers through the process of crafting their own lashed-frame, fabric-covered, custom-fitted Greenland kayak, using common woodworking tools. This manual includes: primers in lumber milling, fastening, rib bending, and measuring; and instructions for making a Greenland paddle, paddling clothing, float bags, skegs, and more.

240 pages, Paperback

First published November 26, 2002

Reviews

[Gregory Witt · Rating 4 out of 5]

some of the book smells a bit like civil war reenacor weirdness (but a civil war that involves hunting seals with kayaks of course), with a few leanings away from practicality and towards historical accuracy, and the scantlings are a a bit on the heavy side, but overall it's a useful reference to have on hand while building.

[Brian Ervin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have built 4 kayaks using Cunninghams book. Very well researched and written.

[matthew mcdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

The back cover said it would take a couple of weekends.

It actually took me nearly three years.

But great book. Lots of fun. Very inspirational.

Not nearly as correct as Harvey Golden's books, but got a lot of enjoyment out of it.