> Depending on what your goals are, I can recommend the video (Home Grown
> Boats) building a strip built kayak. They build a Panache by Rob Max. It's
> a two video set which covers the entire process, strip by strip. Buying
> lumber all the way to final launching. I am partial, I met the authors and
> have seen the craftsmanship first hand and I'm impressed.

> Here's the web site:

> www.homegrownboats.com

I'll second Jay's recommendation of the Homegrown video. It shows just about everything you will need to do to build a kayak. I do things a little differently, but the way Edgar, Judy and Jen built their boat produces a beautiful kayak.