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Join the evolution.

Built to perform in the harshest survival conditions humans have ever faced, traditional skin-on-frame boats are a testament to power of adversity to spark creative solutions.

With twenty years and over two thousand skin-on-frame boats under our belt, here at Cape Falcon Kayak we carry on the tradition of innovation, constantly evolving our designs and offering new ways to build, paddle, and learn.

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Build.

Our comprehensive online video courses and boat plans walk you through the entire process of building your own skin-on-frame kayak or canoe.

Plans + Instructional Videos »
Kits + Supplies »
Why build with us »

Getting Started »

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Paddle.

Cape Falcon Kayak started with the idea that skin-on-frame kayaks can be as tough, as comfortable, and paddle every bit as well as their fiberglass progeny.

Our kayak designs »
Our canoe designs »
Choosing the right kayak »

Choosing the right canoe »

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Learn.

Whether you build one of our boats or not, we have tons of free resources available about skin-on-frame boatbuilding beyond our paid course material.

Our YouTube Channel »
The Cape Falcon blog »
Building Resources »

Our Learning Platform »

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Share.

Over the years, Cape Falcon has become a community. I constantly learn from my students, and encourage you to learn from and connect with other builders.

Student Builds Blog »
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How we give back »

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