New to the market yet thoroughly proven on the water, these exceptional boats are a remarkable evolution in design and craftsmanship. Originally built in wood, either to detailed plans from Guillemot Kayaks or with a convenient kit from Chesapeake Light Craft, they have garnered praise for their performance in various environments.

These boats have been paddled by passionate Do-It-Yourself boatbuilders all around the globe, in the most challenging conditions imaginable. The innovative aspect we are bringing you, is you don’t need to be a wizard in the workshop to enjoy the refined performance of these expertly crafted designs yourself. We will build it for you using only the highest quality materials and the latest and most advanced construction techniques available.

Enabling Performance

Developed with a clear purpose in mind, each detail of the design has been meticulously included with intent. Drawing from Nick Schade’s extensive decade of paddling experience, along with his deep study of boat hydrodynamics, ergonomics, and how these elements interact, we have crafted comfortable boats that truly seem to read your mind as you paddle. Experience the difference that thoughtful design makes on the water.