Drew Cutter wrote:
Brain ,

Where can i get lessons or books on perfecting the Greenland style of
paddling. I know someone who is just finishing up a wooden sea kayak.
Sounds like he was interested in purchasing Greenland paddle. Did find
an article in latest kayak/canoe magazine.

The best resource for GP information is the Qajaq USA website:
www.qajaqusa.org. There are written descriptions and video clips that
should show you all you need to know.

Thanks for the link.

Brian Nystrom wrote:
Drew Cutter wrote:
Brain ,

Where can i get lessons or books on perfecting the Greenland style of
paddling. I know someone who is just finishing up a wooden sea kayak.
Sounds like he was interested in purchasing Greenland paddle. Did find
an article in latest kayak/canoe magazine.

The best resource for GP information is the Qajaq USA website:
www.qajaqusa.org. There are written descriptions and video clips that
should show you all you need to know.

I live in Ohio.

John Fereira wrote:
Drew Cutter wrote in
:

Brain ,

Where can i get lessons or books on perfecting the Greenland style of
paddling.

Where are you located? While books and videos can help, spending a few
hours with someone proficient in greenland paddling techniques can really
give you a jumpstart.

There are quite a few symposia and clinics around the U.S. that provide
Greenland style training. The upcoming Swee****er Symposium (St. Petersbug,
FL: http://www.swee****erkayaks.com/symposiums.html) has several days worth
for Greenland skills training and there are several other symposia that are
devoted specifically to GP. I know there is one every year in Massachusetts
and the DelMarva Paddler's retreat (usually in October) in Rehobeth, MD is
quite good.

John if their is one in the great lake region i would be interested.

John Fereira wrote:
Drew Cutter wrote in
:

Brain ,

Where can i get lessons or books on perfecting the Greenland style of
paddling.

Where are you located? While books and videos can help, spending a few
hours with someone proficient in greenland paddling techniques can really
give you a jumpstart.

There are quite a few symposia and clinics around the U.S. that provide
Greenland style training. The upcoming Swee****er Symposium (St. Petersbug,
FL: http://www.swee****erkayaks.com/symposiums.html) has several days worth
for Greenland skills training and there are several other symposia that are
devoted specifically to GP. I know there is one every year in Massachusetts
and the DelMarva Paddler's retreat (usually in October) in Rehobeth, MD is
quite good.

On 30-Jan-2006, John Fereira wrote:

How about the "Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Symposium"?

http://www.glsks.org/

On the classes page it lists "traditional paddling 1, tradition paddling 2,
and traditional rolling techniques". I've never been to the Great Lakes
Symposium but I've heard very good things about it.

It's an excellent symposium. I've been and I'd recommend it to every sea kayaker.

Mike

Sounds like a plan and a camping trip. The symposium is still a 9-10
hour drive (U.P Mich ). Their is one is Wisconsin.

Michael Daly wrote:
On 30-Jan-2006, John Fereira wrote:

How about the "Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Symposium"?

http://www.glsks.org/

On the classes page it lists "traditional paddling 1, tradition paddling 2,
and traditional rolling techniques". I've never been to the Great Lakes
Symposium but I've heard very good things about it.

It's an excellent symposium. I've been and I'd recommend it to every sea kayaker.

Mike

John Fereira wrote:
Drew Cutter wrote in
:


Brain ,

Where can i get lessons or books on perfecting the Greenland style of
paddling.


Where are you located? While books and videos can help, spending a few
hours with someone proficient in greenland paddling techniques can really
give you a jumpstart.

There are quite a few symposia and clinics around the U.S. that provide
Greenland style training. The upcoming Swee****er Symposium (St. Petersbug,
FL: http://www.swee****erkayaks.com/symposiums.html) has several days worth
for Greenland skills training and there are several other symposia that are
devoted specifically to GP. I know there is one every year in Massachusetts
and the DelMarva Paddler's retreat (usually in October) in Rehobeth, MD is
quite good.

Delmarva is held in Lewes, DE.

Brian:
I must give the GL paddle another chance.
I just had a friends for a day and decided this sucks and went back to
a Euro paddle.
I'll Check out that link.
You were right about rolling, straight to an extended paddle and up she
came..
Alex

Drew Cutter wrote:
I'm considering Lake Fontaine (sp?) on the N.C , TN border . Then work
my way up to island on lake Erie.

Remember that Fontana is a winter draw down lake for Flood Control, so
you generally have to work your way over some mud to get to the
campsites. However, the north side of Fontana is in the GSMNP and there
are some nice sites that are boat in only.

Larry

Actually, Wisconsin has two. Door County Sea Kayak Symposium,
http://www.rutabaga.com/everyonepaddles/ and the Inland Sea Symposium,
http://www.inlandsea.org

Dan

In article ,
Drew Cutter wrote:

Sounds like a plan and a camping trip. The symposium is still a 9-10
hour drive (U.P Mich ). Their is one is Wisconsin.