Wooden kayaks and canoes are experiencing a renaissance not only in this country. They are beautiful and fast, have good sailing characteristics, and are relatively easy to build yourself. Their construction methods today often do not differ fundamentally from those used in the 1920s, when the self-construction of wooden boats reached its peak. Johannes Friebel wrote this foundational work on building kayaks from wood or canvas, which has led to the creation of countless boats that are still being built today. The richly illustrated book includes a detailed introduction, plans, material lists, detailed construction plans, and building instructions.