Northern Lights Qajaq Society
Dedicated to the education of traditional Inuit qajaq techniques...
...in the Upper Midwest!
4rd Annual Traditional Paddlers Gathering
September 11th - 13th, 2009
Registration is now open! ___ Download Registration Form!
Join us at the Crow Wing Crest Lodge, Akeley MN._ Resort Info & Location
Activities this year will include on-water instruction in rolling, strokes, and harpoon skills, a Greenland rolling demo, a harpooning contest, a Saturday evening presentation (yet to be determined), a raffle contest, and last but not least, the ever popular silent auction.
Please check back as we update our mentor list, along with other important info.
Some photos from the 3rd Annual Gathering...
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Greenland Rolling Demonstrations & Clinics
The Northern Lights Qajaq Society would like to invite anyone interested in Greenland kayak techniques to contact Ivan Bartha, the SCSU Outdoor Endeavors Director, for the next Greenland rolling demo and clinic! Scheduled for Sunday, April 26th at the St. Cloud State Univerity Aquatic Facility, a more accurate starting time will be posted as the date draws closer.
Ivan can be contacted at here...
T-Shirt Fund Raiser Sales
Thanks for everyone's support of the 2008 T-Shirt fundraiser!
We met (and exceeded) our goal, and are currently sold out of the shirts.
A big "Thank-you" to everyone who participated
Useful Links for G-Style Paddlers...
Qajaq USA - The mothership connection... Lots of Greenland related kayaking info here!
Qajaq Ways - Cheri Perry & Turner Wilson. You'll find some wonderful rolling videos here.
Walden Qajaq Society - A happy little place just outside of Boston, called Walden Pond...
Dubside.net - There is no other like... Dubside. The dude has got some moves!
SSTIKS 2008 - South Sound Traditional Inuit Kayak Symposium 2008, held near Twanoh WA.
Qajaq TC '08 - Qajaq Traing Camp '08, near Frankfort MI. Mmm mmm, that's some good cooking!
Delmarva Paddlers Retreat - 20th Annual Delmarva Paddlers Retreat, held near Lewes DE.
Going To Greenland - Alison Sigethy's website, encompassing her Greenland adventures.
Boreal Shores Kayaking - Photography from Lake Superior's shorelines, plus a few other places.
MN & WI Kayak Club Resources...
Inland Sea Kayakers (ISK) - One of the two primary sea-kayak clubs of the Twin Cities.
SKOAC - Superior Kayak & Outdoor Adventure Club. Also a Twin Cities based club.
Paddle Pushers - A sea-kayak club based out of the Brainerd Lakes Area.
NEW Paddlers - North East Wisconsin Paddlers. Based primarily out of the Green Bay area.
This list of clubs is only an abbreviated list of what's available in the Upper-Midwest. Check to see what clubs might be available in your favorite paddling locale!
