In 2010 I started making a strip-built Petrel sea kayak using cedar strips, fiberglass and Carbon-Kevlar Cloth. I documented much of the process on video and below are the short videos I produced showing many of the building techniques incorporated. The above video provides a quick overview, follow the links below for more detailed looks at the individual steps.
Building the Petrel Sea Kayak Videos
Upcoming Events
Elements of Coastal Kayaking with Nick Schade - At WoodenBoat School
Jul 19, 2020Canceled Due to COVID-19
Better Luck in 2021I am very excited to announce that I will be teaching a week-long on-the-water sea kayaking class in Maine this summer. If you have one of my designs, or you are interested in learning how to handle a sea kayak on the ocean, this is your chance to gain some great experience, while enjoying one of the prettiest places to paddle in the world.
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2020 Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat
Sep 20, 2020Join Guillemot Kayaks and Sea Sherpa Kayak in Maine. This five day event features the East Coast's finest sea kayaking and highlights a chance to try the amazing wooden kayaks by Nick Schade in the conditions they were designed for.
