Guillemot Kayaks - Guillemot

Guillemot Design Family

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:08:39 -0400

The Guillemot family of kayak designs grew out my quest to create a kayak to bring my out to the exposed islands off the coast of Maine. I wanted a boat that would be efficient for making open water crossings yet responsive in close to shore. I drew from a wide range of inspirations to get my dream boat, the responsiveness comes from the whitewater kayak I was paddling at the time, the ability to cross open water was borrowed from Greenland Inuit kayaks.

The design that resulted is characterized by sweeping end shapes and a rounded cross section. The ends are kept fairly low to decrease windage but curl up at the tips to provide lift over waves. The relatively flat bottom and moderately soft chine provide an easy to turn platform with the fine ends provide balanced tracking.

S&G Guillemot

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 15:46:10 -0500

A stitch and glue interpretation of the Guillemot

Play

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 10:02:01 -0400

A responsive and playful sea kayak

Guillemot "L"

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:54:03 -0400

A responsive sea kayak for larger paddlers

Guillemot "S"

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:53:26 -0400

A fun, playful sea kayak for small paddlers

Guillemot Double

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:52:40 -0400

A roomy and stable tandem sea kayak

Fast Double

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:48:59 -0400

A fast efficient tandem kayak for skilled paddlers

Expedition Single

Wed, 19 May 2004 17:25:44 -0400

An efficient sea kayak for long distance touring

Guillemot

Mon, 17 May 2004 11:39:50 -0400

A quick and responsive sea kayak