October 14th, 2008 by Mike
In 20 June 2008 Alan Brook and Kobi Sade begun an unsupported sea kayaking expedition from Kullorsuaq in north-west Greenland. Kullorsuaq, which is located almost 1000km north of the arctic circle, was reached by helicopter flying out of Upernavik. After paddling northwards for a few days to a location where the Greenlandic icecap approaches the ocean, the two kayakers turned south exploring a region of remote wilderness and sparse Greenlandic villages for a period of about 4 weeks. The Blog www.northkayak.blogspot.com describe the journey and brings stories and pictures of this high arctic region
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Tags: 2008, Action, Expedition, extreme, greenland, kayak, Kullorsuaq, northkayak.blogspot.com, seakayak, sport, terrasanta, upernavik, water
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October 11th, 2008 by Mike
There are several traditional techniques that can enhance paddling performance of a kayak by the use of a traditional qajaq paddle.
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Tags: greenland, kayak, paddle, qajaq
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September 11th, 2008 by Mike
Stretching While Sewing the Center Seam
• 10’ cord (single strand with a knot at one end)
• clamp tightened rolled ends together
• sew from 6” inside cockpit to bow
• sew along starboard edge of deck stringer
• stop 14”- 18” from bow tip (baidarka)
• stand on other side of kayak
• repeat in stern
Duration : 0:5:21
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