19th Annual Delmarva Paddler's Retreat
Oct 5-7, 2007. If you missed Delmarva you missed a truly special event! The event was especially meaningful this year with the addition of our Greenland guests Kamp Absalonsen and Adam Hansen who added a strong cultural element. Adam discussed kayaking in the Disco bay area (including showing a very interesting video clip of a massive iceberg calving). Kamp was eager to lecture about and critique kayaks, and offer tips on rolling and harpoon throwing. Registration and Details »
(Oct 5 -7, 2007) Kamp Absalonsen to appear at Delmarva. Qajaq USA has arranged and sponsored for Kamp (pronounced "Kampy") Absalonsen, the vice-president of Qaannat Kattuffiat and chief Greenland competition judge, to participate at the upcoming Delmarva Paddler's Retreat. Kamp is known for his deep knowledge of Greenlandic kayaking, strict judging and blunt comments (he makes Simon Cowell look tame by comparison!). Don't make the mistake of calling your qajaq a boat in Kamp's presence. As Kamp will tell you, "A Qajaq is not a boat! A Qajaq is a Qajaq!"
Note - a fund was collected at Delmarva, charging $1.00 for each time that someone called their kayak a boat. Suffice to say, this fund was large enough by the end of the event to help Kamp with his trip expenses.
"TC" Photo Album
September 21, 2007. The Michigan Training Camp, organized by Nancy Thornton and Diane Carr, was a great success once again. Please view the photo album.
Website Upgrade
September 08, 2007 . The Qajaq USA website is undergoing a complete renovation to serve you better. If you encounter any problems, please
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New Issue of The MASIK
(published July 12, 2007). Tom Milani and the MASIK newsletter team published a Special Greenland Competition Issue. The MASIK is Qajaq USA's online newsletter.
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