Chuck Smith: Skin-on-Frame Kayaks, Great Lakes Surf, and Paddle Wisdom

Send us Fan MailSUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLANDDubside interviews Chuck Smith at the Traditional Paddlers’ Gathering in Minnesota for a lively conversation about building skin-on-frame kayaks, shaping paddles, teaching kayaking skills, and paddling the often wild waters of the Great Lakes. Chuck offers down-to-earth advice for anyone curious about building their own kayak, from materials and tools to the real costs and time involved, while also sharing hard-earned thoughts on paddle design, surf, safety, and the unique weather of places like Lake Superior.