In the beginning of March 2022, I woke up with a sudden idea of moving our workshop. I had no idea where exactly we would pop up, though obviously, it had to be a location blessed with waves, winds, plenty…
First things first, let’s take a moment to pause and celebrate this milestone: We are thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully re-established our workshop in Portugal! Now, we operate (and live!) in an amazing location with stunning inland landscapes and…
Wooden paddleboard building has a rich history that dates back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Historically, paddleboards were used by indigenous cultures, such as the Hawaiians, for transportation, fishing, and even warfare. These early paddleboards were made from natural…
Building a touring class paddle board is a bit more complicated process than building all-round ZABAVA or flatwater cruiser ZANOZA. We knew that from the start so it took us as much as 2,5 years to acquire all the skills we needed to make…
In short, the idea for Mitrich Boats&Boards struck me like lightning when I first stumbled upon a wooden strip-built kayak while browsing the internet. The image of that boat encapsulated everything I admire in the things that enrich our daily…