Seawolf Kayak

Building a Mora Kayak with Enzo Dougherty

Kiliii Yuyan — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:52:39 +0000

15 year old kayak builder Enzo Dougherty just put the finishing touches on the Mora kayak he has been working on in stages for the last two years. Kiliii consulted with Enzo and his father, Michael Dougherty, offering advice and minimal instruction when needed. Overall, this was a near entirely self-directed build which takes an incredible amount of research, time, and patience for any new builder.

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The Healing Kayak

Kiliii Yuyan — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:00:31 +0000

I am breezing down the swift Yukon river, the sky blue and the river teal, as the chanting and clatter of paddles gets louder and more rhythmic with military precision. As my kayak glides up behind a long trailing line of bright red feathers, I can feel the Maori beating their paddles on their waka, their dugout canoe. Behind me, an enormous bright red dugout, 27’ long…

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Tie Down Your Kayak — The Right Way

Kiliii Yuyan — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:19:58 +0000

Because the “right way” to do something is by definition not the wrong way, let us begin with some glowing examples of the wrong way to tie down your kayak (or canoe, or SUP, or lumber, or IKEA furniture… a transferrable life skill!) We’ve seen a lot of cringe-worthy tie downs trawling the freeway. At worst it can cost human lives. Don’t let it be you. We both know you’re better than that.

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Seawolf Featured by Filson: The San Juan Islands

Kiliii Yuyan — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 23:09:42 +0000

It seems more people are figuring out that traditional designs are more enduring than the modern trend of making everything electronic and disposable. We’ve been partnering with Filson to bring traditional kayaks to outdoorspeople that care about the process of making things. We spent a week in the San Juan Islands with Filson, building kayaks and paddling around the waters which were brimming…

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Kayak-Building Timelapse at Suomenlinna Fortress, Finland

Kiliii Yuyan — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 08:06:52 +0000

Building kayaks in Feb 2017 at the ancient fortress on the island of Suomenlinna guarding the entrance to Helsinki, Finland. Build a kayak in less than one minute!

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Italians love kayaking– Seawolf featured in film by Parajumpers

Kiliii Yuyan — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:08:31 +0000

Exploring windswept beaches, unspoiled woods and imposing rocks and discovering rare wildlife and the unique heritage of the Inuit and Aleut people, this episode of Stories by Parajumpers is dedicated to Kiliii Yuan, the founder and owner of Seawolf Kayak, a company that started as a survival school for ancient skills and that celebrates the … Continued

Pro Tip #35: DIY Fingerless Gloves

Kiliii Yuyan — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:32:16 +0000

Tightening sinew while lashing and sewing can do some damage to your fingers and hands if they get rubbed too hard. While we usually get creative with athletic tape (once a rock climber, always a rock climber), we have recently recommended students bring a pair of fingerless gloves to save their hands. But most fingerless work gloves are pricy and too bulky for the finesse it takes to build a…

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Workshop Tools: The Annotated List

Kiliii Yuyan — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:14:05 +0000

Back in the day, qayaq builders used sharp stones and basic metal tools to cut driftwood for frames. Needless to say, this would take awhile. We’ve modernized the process just enough to fit our workshops in 9 short days. Below is the list of hand-tools each participant is responsible for bringing. We have done our best to distill down only the necessary tools for each person to bring…

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How to Choose Wood and Understand Wood Grain

Kiliii Yuyan — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:15:10 +0000

Choosing the right wood for your kayak or paddle is the single most important factor of the durability of your boat. Kiliii explains the mysteries of wood grain and what to watch out for. Hi folks, this is Kiliii Yuyan from Seawolf Kayak. Let’s talk today about choosing the right kind of wood to make a good Greenland paddle, or for the frame of a skin-on-frame kayak. We’re going to…

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Kayak Care & Maintenance

Kiliii Yuyan — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 23:26:10 +0000

Once you bring your kayak home remember to feed and brush it twice a day, and make sure it has lots to chew on. Just kidding. That’s puppies! Your kayak, on the other hand, should be stored in a dry place, out of the sun. Here are a few more tips to make sure your SOF kayak remains a seaworthy paddling companion for years to come: Kayaks should be stored in a dry place, out of the sun.

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Barney Builds a Kayak: A Camera Tester Ventures into Skin-on-Frame Building

Kiliii Yuyan — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:44:45 +0000

Our workshops attract participants from all walks of life: enthusiastic woodworkers, semi-pro sea kayakers, traditionalists, and everything in between. Or sometimes, none of the above. Sometimes, people just need to get out from behind their desk, pick up a chisel, and get crafty. Last April, our friend Barney, over at the camera review site DPReview.com, got it in his head that he’d like to…

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Our Newest Advanced Model: Meet the Kelpie

Kiliii Yuyan — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:13:54 +0000

We finally got our newest prototype out on the water and it is… awesome! The Kelpie is a low-volume, narrow beam kayak designed for experienced paddlers. The speed and tracking on the water allow smaller paddlers to keep pace with the big guys. With a low freeboard and instant acceleration, you’ll forget when you end and the kayak begins. Check out the full specs, and see the rest of our…

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