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Greenland Style Paddling - a journey to the roots of kayaking with Tim
Mattson
To the people of Greenland, kayaking meant hunting which meant eating.
Consequently, they had to paddle... even in gale force winds and rough
seas... and they became some of the finest paddlers in history. In
this presentation, we will explore the history of kayaking in the
Arctic with emphasis on the Inuit of Greenland. In addition to the
history of this rugged culture, we will describe the equipment and the
paddling technique associated with Greenland-style paddling. Studying
Greenland style kayaking is fascinating. There are all those unusual
rolls, of course, but the basic strokes and their emphasis on using
the whole paddle, ergonomics, and fluid smooth motions are valuable as
well. And by studying these techniques and applying them to our own
paddling, we become better kayakers.
Biography: Tim is a scientist, "born-again paddler" and
kayak instructor with ACA certification in "advanced open water
coastal", "white water", and traditional kayaking. He
has paddled all over the world and is passionate about touring, white
water paddling, surfing, and just about anything legal that can be
done in a kayak.
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