a quick google of the terms 'cedar strip paddle board' will bring lots of returns...for example:

http://cedarboatworks.mybigcommerce.com/complete-boards/

it's a pretty common approach, nothing out of the ordinary, to apply strip built techniques to paddle boards.

the major difference compared to a strip built kayak is that you will need internal structure (e.g., ribs) which in most kayak strip-built techiques, are only used as forms and then removed.

howard

One or two people on these message boards (self included) have built the Kaholo using the "strip, stitch, and glue" method. I think this is a viable and not too troublesome route if you're after the aesthetics of a strip build versus plywood.

Good luck,

Patrick