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TRADITIONAL KAYAKS
FOR THE MODERN WORLD
Design, quality, and performance handed down from Superior Kayaks.
Home: Welcome
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CRAFTSMANSHIP INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MASTERS
Boats built to order, or kits to build your own.
![Building Hwak GT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_ae6fe1f245414dd1a191c8ce6c0cfa08~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_960,h_563,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_ae6fe1f245414dd1a191c8ce6c0cfa08~mv2.png)
Building Hwak GT
Gluing the gunnel strips in
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Skin On Frame Kayak
skin on frame kayak before coating
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Skin On Frame Kayak
skin on frame kayak before skinning.
![Building Hwak GT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_ae6fe1f245414dd1a191c8ce6c0cfa08~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_960,h_563,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_ae6fe1f245414dd1a191c8ce6c0cfa08~mv2.png)
Building Hwak GT
Gluing the gunnel strips in
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COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE
Time-tested designs let you experience the water—any water— with confidence.
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![paddling the HawkGT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_14c72dbf44a24c25b1efd680020b8747~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_582,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_14c72dbf44a24c25b1efd680020b8747~mv2.png)
![paddling in the waves](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_ecc69719f2ef4fa0b1005a4e1e9ee7d1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_404,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_ecc69719f2ef4fa0b1005a4e1e9ee7d1~mv2.png)
![paddling in a SOF kayak](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_a9ebc438eb3041178dd95e0edb5bb491~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_380,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_a9ebc438eb3041178dd95e0edb5bb491~mv2.png)
![Hawk GT kayak](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_ff4a88f18d8f4e27896a3f9c4ebd9bd9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_468,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_ff4a88f18d8f4e27896a3f9c4ebd9bd9~mv2.png)
![Skin on frame + layback](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_49e090d06f034302a4004a156a6c356f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_359,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_49e090d06f034302a4004a156a6c356f~mv2.png)
![Paddling Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa971f_8a5a0965f39a42609aba64b8938bc955~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_414,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aa971f_8a5a0965f39a42609aba64b8938bc955~mv2.png)
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THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTHENTICITY
We are passionate about studying the Inuit culture and traditions. Come join us for classes and workshops celebrating their craft.
—The links are not yet active, as we are still working on class offerings and scheduling. Please check back soon.—
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TIPS AND TOOLS
Here are some charts and tools we have found to be very helpful in the workshop.
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