> Hi all

> I'm relatively new to kayaking but see that building my own kayak will be
> both a realization of a dream and also the only affordable way to own it.
> I participate in adventure races that incorporate paddling legs and am
> looking for plans for a surf-ski or fast single kayak to build using foam
> stripping (yes, I realize that I'll lose the beautiful look of the wood,
> but I am experienced with this method from sailing dinghy building and
> suspect I can make it very light as well). Any ideas are welcomed. Thank
> you.

Hi,

Look at http://www.glen-l.com/ and click on "Boat Building Methods" and then on "Boatbuilding with One-Off Fiberglass". They discuss methods for both a foam sandwich method and a male mold method.

Enjoy, Dave