Canoe Building Course Lake District 2017 Season Commencing Birthday Gift

ORCA Canoe Building Workshops 2017 season starting.... About us ORCA is run by Steve and Dan and we have been building canoes for the last 15 years. We have been running canoe building workshops since 2009 and feel we have got a great workshop and canoe for you to build. You can find loads more about us, our past trips in canoes we built in Malawi, New Zealand, South Africa.... and lots more info, pics, vids, and loads of info about building canoes and some cool stuff for sale at our web site. Just google orca canoe building... So what's this here Voyager all about? Well, it's still a canoe, verging a tad towards a sailing gondola with a cabin, oh, and wheels... if that's possible.

She's an asymmetric expedition cruiser, designed for long trips and minimal resistance through the water, with a super fine bow profile for loads of speed. She's by far the fastest and quietest canoe we've paddled..the shape speaks for itself, and she slices along through the waves. The flat, stable hull and shallow draught is brilliant in so many ways, and she'll glide over shingle beds and gain access to those alluring lagoons and river mouths and hidden backwaters that would be harder to access in a deeper hulled boat. Take a look at the Adirondack guide boats if you want to read about what they could do and how much they could carry in shallow waters. There's also an ultralight 'cabin' that slots into place when the weather comes in, and really helps to streamline the boat if you're battling headwinds.

The cabin can be extended to make a fully waterproof pod, with room for two to sleep afloat even when it's pouring down. Alternatively, flip her upside down and slot the oars into two of the cabin ports to make a solid A-frame with standing room that you can sleep under. The seats slide and lock on rails for attaining perfect trim, and are removed completely for sleeping. Oh yes, she also uses a water ballast system, which keeps the boat steadier when running with a light load. If you want wheels on your boat...they simply attach via the ballast tubes while you're still afloat.

Paddle to shore until the wheels bite, then just wheel her across the beach to your camp. We've upped the game on our Voyager by using 26" wheels with mountain bike tyres. Finally, yes, you can mount a small electric outboard on the transom. MORE DATES can be found on our web site, google (orca canoe building) Your courseOver 2 days, you will build your own ‘Voyager’ canoe. This is a simple to build canoe from 'Open River Canoe Adventures' and has evolved through many canoe building projects over the past 20 years.

Prior canoe building and woodworking experience... The canoes are designed to be built by complete novices. The stages of construction are very straightforward and progressive and you will be shown in detail exactly 'how to'. Apart from an electric drill, no power tools are used.Staff Steve and Dan have built countless canoes all over the world... take a look at some of our videos on youtube.... 'Canoe building course lake district' / 'Building an ORCA canoe in 90 seconds' We will be on hand to help with the stages of your build, but pleas remember it is your canoe to build. Many hands make light work, and as such, you are welcome to bring along friends or family to assist, just let us know beforehand.Completion Yes, you can take your finished canoe home upon completion. Don't forget your roof bars, and either some good quality rope, or roof straps.

Look to 'Thule' for good quality straps. Loads of lakes, rivers and tarns for your maiden paddling trip. Food This is a self-catering course, so please bring some daytime snacks. We have tea and coffee a plenty, so no need to bring flasks etc..You will need a mug! Location This workshop is held in the North Lakes, near to Penrith.

This area has plenty of cheap camp sites, B&B's and hotels.Surprise Gift Card Give a canoe build as a present! We can e-mail or post you a 'Workshop Gift Card' if you are buying this as a present for someone, please let us know if you want one. Storing your canoe If you are short on space, you can store your boat outside in your garden, underneath a tarp. Just ensure it's at least a foot off the ground, away from the damp.. trestles work well, or you can fabricate a simple frame to stand it on.PAYMENTPLEASE NOTE: We do not accept paypal, however you can make card payments online from our website, google (orca canoe building) or we can arrange a bank transfer.If you have any questions please just drop us a line. Tel...07963 852547We look forward to meeting you.

Steve and Dan, ORCA