It's possible to build any kayak. Sculptor Olav Orud had become infatuated with an East Canadian Inuit kayak, which he wanted built in full size.Since East Canadian kayaks are very large, we planned to scale the kayak down about 10% compared to the originals. I prepared materials, and we collaborated on the construction during a course held by the Norwegian Craft Guild [Norges Husflidslag] during Spring 2001.


Olav liked the kayak very much. It looked fantastic, and was very seaworthy. However, it wasn't quite neutral for side winds until Olav attached a small skeg.

Paddle blog

Kayakkspesialisten paddles the entire Norway coast in 2011. Follow the trip and the planning on our blog: Paddle expedition blog.

New kayak type!

The rolling kayak is here! Build it yourself, or order one. More.

Building a Nansen kayak.

About a museum project, concerning this years great Nansen exhibition.More.

New articles

Finally all articles and texts have been translated into english. Now you can read about kayaking with children, dressing for sea kayaking and more!