: Richard,

: I'm at a loss for words. Your workmanship is impeccable,
: and the inlay is both simple and elegant. Your pics are
: very instructional.

: With good deadrise and moderate rocker, YLVA should both
: track and turn very well. Have you built any of Björn Thomasson's
: designs ? The new "Hunter" in a beauty.
Yes, the very first kayakI built was the Kavat by Björn Thomasson.
That was in -98 and she is still going strong. The cockpit could be of a different shape though. #2 and #3 was both Kavat´s but I designed a new deck for them and a new cockpit. Kavat is a nice kajak and she is ideal for novice paddlers.
In the study circle there was two Najad´s built. Najad is a big kayak, 580cm long and rather slim. Not a beginners choice I think. Fast, needs rudder and
skill.
Björn Thomasson is a very skilled paddler and designer and he knows a lot about kayaks and kayaking.

: Well done,

: Tom