Day 7 was the final day of Woodlore's first ever Birch Bark Canoe Building Course and, as you might expect, was full of both tense and joyous moments. The first major task was the fitting of two cedar caps; these full-length top plates sit above the inwales and outwales, and protect the root stitching underneath when paddling.…

Here is our selection of canoes designed for rough waters and fast descents.