Kayaks of Alaska

A great collection of knowledge

This is a great reference tool for everything native kayaks of Alaska. It’s so good that I ordered the book by the same author for Greenland kayaks. They will not disappoint. Would definitely recommend these books and the WoodenBoat Store to anyone!!!!!!

Kayaks of Alaska

The author presents an exhaustive study of the history, construction and use of kayaks by early native Alaskan people. There are detailed scale drawings of construction methods. The design and development of various types of paddles gets its own section. I found the history of Russian conquest and enslavement of the natives to hunt sea otters extremely interesting. There is a lot of mind-numbing detail in the drawings but for someone truly interested in these boats it is well worth the time.

If you love kayaks

This book is outstanding and recommended for anyone interested in kayaks or First Nation technology. It is indispensable for those wishing to build a skin-on-frame vessel. The illustrations and drawings are excellent.