My Stems Split During Steambending. Do I Need to Start Over?
A customer recently sent us this shot of a split that occurred in one of his stem laminations during steambending. Since the split had not pas...
Creative Collaboration: Andrew Szeto and Drew Mosley's Painted Canoe
We've seen a lot of canoes, but never one quite like this. Andrew Szeto has been a friend of Bear Mountain for awhile now, ever since he came to ...
Canoe as Alternative Education: Building a Prospector at Old Orchard Beach High School
As far as we're concerned, anytime a canoe is used as a classroom project is a cause for celebration. Our Kayakcraft Companion Video was filmed ...
How to Build a Stapleless Hull by Svein Løvaas
My name is Svein Løvaas. I am currently situated in Bergen, Norway and I like to build boats! I have built nine or ten canoes, kayaks and small b...
Mark Whittaker's Prospector: From Inspiration to Launch Day
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If there was a single moment that triggered and opened up the appeal of canoeing (and construction of same) for me, it was watching ...
From the Archive: Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge Documentary
The Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge may be familiar to canoeists who like a challenge - it's a four-day race down the Belize River, from San Ig...
How Long Will My Canoe Build Take?
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We often get asked how long a canoe build will take from start to finish. It’s a fair question – knowing how long you’ll have to dedicate your ...
Kayakcraft Companion Video Released for Free
Last week we released our Art of Paddle Carving video free on YouTube, hoping to bring an old video to a new audience. It was well-received, so we...
The Art of Paddle Carving Released for Free
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Building your own canoe is a tremendous achievement. Why not take a victory lap with a paddle of your own making? Back in 1996 we released an in...
Canoes, Cameras, and Shop Class: Updates from the Q.C. Tech Shop
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Late last month, vice principal Paul French of Quinte Christian High School reached out to share his latest project: a series of weekly updates ...
Canoecraft on the Water Winner: André Martel's Endeavour 17
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Our next featured post in the Canoecraft on the Water series belongs to runner-up André Martel, who submitted a entry about his Endeavour 17 kay...
Canoecraft on the Water Winner: Lauren & Reid's Bob's Special
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Continuing our series of featured posts on each entrant to the Canoecraft on the Water Video Contest, it's time to showcase Lauren Pacho and Rei...
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