Quick Details
Join Portland Paddle and Kayak Ways for an introduction to the traditional Greenland style of kayaking! World renowned instructors and competition rollers Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson will guide you through the differences between the Greenland Qajaq and their western descendants, and teach the foundational strokes, braces, and rolls of Greenland paddling. Join us for a fun two days learning “the dark art of the skinny stick”!
Please bring your own sea kayak and also a Greenland paddle if you have one. A low volume boat with a low back deck is best.
If you do not have your own equipment, no worries. Portland Paddle will provide a kayak and the necessary gear at no additional cost. Just let us know if you expect to need a kayak so we can reserve one for you.
This workshop is for paddlers ranging from beginner to advanced. Â All levels of rolling ability are welcome. Beginners will come away with an understanding of the foundation of rolling. Advanced rollers will have a deeper understanding of small details that allow for a breakthrough on their rolling path. Mentors will be able to add to their tool box. The small group size in this workshop allows for personal coaching.