: Hi!

: I´m building my first kayak at the moment. I´m planning on building more and
: now I´m wondering whether there´s a suitable design for my father. He´s
: stuck to his wheelchair and cannot move his legs at all. Despite that,
: he´s very active. He drives the car of the family and move himself in and
: out of the car by lifting himself from and to the wheelchair.

: Is there anyone who have seen a kayak for a disabled person or having ideas?
: I´d be grateful to take part of that.

: Greatings,
: Kristina Jakobsson

You may want to consider a solo canoe built on the lines of a Rushton double paddle canoe. They are closely related to decked kayaks but without the deck. The paddler sits low in the hull on a bottom seat like a kayak and uses a double paddle like a kayaker. The advantage would be that entry and exit would be much easier and he wouldn't have to worry about getting trapped in a cockpit. There are a number of designs to look at on the internet. I am going to be buying one of Rob Mack's plans from Laughing Loon and building it before next spring.