Northern Lights Qajaq Society
Dedicated to the education of traditional Inuit qajaq equipment and techniques...
...in the Upper Mid-West!
- Jo Hamilton -
NLQS member Jo Hamilton, pictured above, passed away in the early morning of October 16 after battling a lasting illness for over a decade.
Jo and her husband Dave were the brains behind the first Traditional Paddlers Gatherings in Akeley. The Gatherings were established as an opportunity to learn and share skills related to native kayak techniques. But for those who attended, these events were characterized by the notes of graciousness, bounty and hospitality that Jo worked tirelessly to achieve. Anyone involved in the first years of this event would acknowledge that the largest share of credit for its success belonged to Jo.
Jo was an accomplished artist, whose pottery graces the homes of many paddlers, as well as a dancer, avid yoga practitioner and motorcyclist. She will be sorely missed...
We hope everyone had a blast!
Check back in late winter for the 4th Annual Gathering update!
Some photos from this past Gathering...
The 3rd Annual Traditional Paddlers Gathering
September 5th -7th, 2008
Join us at the Crow Wing Crest Lodge, Akeley MN. ___ Resort Info & Location
Registration is limited to the first 40 individuals.
Activities this year will include on-water instruction in rolling, strokes, and harpoon skills, an aquilisaq neoprene workshop, a SOF qajaq skinning demo, a Greenland rolling demo, a harpoon contest, a Saturday evening presentation (yet to be determined), a raffle contest, and a silent auction featuring two skin-on-frame qajaqs.
Some of our mentors this year will include Dan Segal, Will Bigelow, Turner Wilson and Cheri Perry.
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Greenland Rolling Demonstrations & Clinics
The Northern Lights Qajaq Society would like to thank Alex Pak and Ivan Bartha, the SCSU Outdoor Endeavors Director, for organizing NLQS's first Greenland rolling demo and clinic! It seemed that all involved left with grins on their faces that day!
Check back as more rolling clinics and demonstrations are scheduled!
T-Shirt Sales for Event Fund Raiser
Thanks for everyone's support of the T-Shirt fundraiser!
We met 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... Lot's of Greenland related kayaking info here!
Kayak 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.
Greenland... in Minnesota - What's happening with Alex Pak as of late.
Boreal Shores Kayaking - Custom made Tuiliks & Robes. Lots of trip pictures too.
