Thanks for all the responses. I have checked the links to various designers and builders but haven't found any surf ski designs or racing kayaks (actually, did find one at George Robert's page, url below, and am waiting for his reply as to whether he'll sell a plan set). Any other pointers? I am 5'-10", 34" inseam, 33" waist, 175#, US size 9.5 feet. Thank you.

> Hi all

> I'm relatively new to kayaking but see that building my own kayak will be
> both a realization of a dream and also the only affordable way to own it.
> I participate in adventure races that incorporate paddling legs and am
> looking for plans for a surf-ski or fast single kayak to build using foam
> stripping (yes, I realize that I'll lose the beautiful look of the wood,
> but I am experienced with this method from sailing dinghy building and
> suspect I can make it very light as well). Any ideas are welcomed. Thank
> you.