Category: Canoe Plans

DIY plans for kayaks, canoes and other small boats

Ted Moores

Survival of the Wood Canoe

April 3, 2025

Ted Moores of Bear Mountain Boats has had a huge impact on the growth of wood strip canoes. His book, CanoeCraft, is a key part of modern strip-built boats. Ted retired from boatbuilding a few years ago, but his influence still lives on. Ted’s wife, Joan Barrett, made this really cool video to honor Ted’s…
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Canoe and Kayaks Plans from John Winters

Announcing Canoe Plans from John Winters and Green Valley Boat Works

December 11, 2020

There is a lot of mythology about what makes a good canoe. John Winters cut through the BS and actually studied canoe performance systematically and scientifically to learn what really made canoes and kayaks work. He spent a lifetime in, on and around boats of all types. His love of boats led to a career as a boat builder…
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