The west greenland kayak

For more than two thousand years this kayak enjoyed an uninterrupted evolution.  Most of the rolling, rescue, and paddling techniques that we use today, come from the Inuit. These stealth hunting craft were designed for short distance camouflage hunting. Because of the high tips, this kayak tends to weather cock, or tends to point upwind, which is a desirable trait for stalking prey. The weather cocking makes the paddler less visible and directs his scent away from the prey. Due to its misbehavior in weather, and the low volume of this design, we do not recommend this style of kayak for use on extended trips. If you are intent on mastering your roll and don't mind a wet ride, however, this classic design might be right for you. Because of the smaller number of parts and relative ease of construction, this workshop requires less time than building a baidarka, reducing the tuition.