Welcome to Qajaq USA's Quarterly e-zine, "the MASIK".
Latest issue Spring/Summer 2008 -- Published October 5, 2008.
Tom Milani, Editor.
Thomas Duncan, Layout.
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The MASIK is Qajaq USA's electronic newsletter written by members and for members. Inside each issue you will find a wealth of information on traditional kayaking, including articles on home-built kayaks and paddles, traditional kayaking techniques, do-it-yourself ideas, and the happenings within Qajaq USA. Even if you are not a Qajaq USA member please feel welcome to download the newsletter with our compliments. If you find yourself coming back often, please consider joining us, and adding your talents and interests to our organization.
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Current Issue
| MASIK Current Issue - Spring/Summer 2008 5.6 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
It’s a Qajaq!
by Mike Bielski
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Editor's Letter
by Tom Milani |
Qajaq Talk: Variety—The Spice of Life
by Greg Stamer |
Brand Family Interview
by Tom Milani |
An Alaskan Kayak
by Bill Samson |
Ilulissat
Explorations
by Sandy Noyes |
2005 Kayak Dusted Off for Inspection
by Dubside |
Past Issues (click on issue title to Download)
| MASIK Winter 2008 6.2 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
The Water Decides: Harvey Golden’s Kayaks of Greenland
by Tom Milani
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Editor's Letter
Tom Milani |
Qajaq Talk: Minority Complex
Greg Stamer |
Traditional
Arctic Kayak Symposium
by Marcus Koenen |
Do it Yourself Kayak Rope
by Pat Slaven |
Origins
by Diane Carr |
See one, do one, teach one
by Dick Silberman |
You
just gotta
believe...
by Keith Wikle |
Traveling with
Greenland Paddles
by Marcel Rodriguez |
Book Review: Freuchen's Arctic Adventure
by Tom Milani |
In Memoriam - Cindy Cole
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| MASIK Summer 2007 3.2 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
Paartoq 2006
by James Song |
A Journey to Greenland
by Richard Best |
The Face of Champions to Come
by Dubside |
Greenland - #4 Places to Find
by Tom Sharp |
Greenland July 2006
by Karl Annar Markussen |
Diving In
by Alison Sigethy |
Sisimuit Peat House
Bengt Tydén |
| Traveling Light |
Editor's Letter
Tom Milani |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| MASIK Summer 2006 2.1 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
The 17th Annual Delmarva Paddlers’ Retreat,
30 September–2 October 2005
by Ed Zachowski |
Building Tips
by Tony Schmitz, Pete Strand, Brian Schulz, Harvey Golden, Brian Nystrom |
Yost in Paradise A Maiden Voyage
by Pete Notman |
Cedar Strip Replica
by Don Goss |
Book Reviews:
by Tom Milani
This Cold Heaven
Last Gentleman Adventurer |
Mark Starr Interview
by Tom Milani |
North Bay Redemption
by Brooks Martyn |
Book Review
by Len Thunberg
Greenland Paddles Step by Step |
Editor's Corner
Tom Milani |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| MASIK Winter 2006 1.9 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
Building the Sea Spirit
Completely built from scratch by Wes Ostertag |
Angatkuk
The Shaman by Patrick Teasdale |
Maligiaq's visit to Washington, D.C.
Building a Beautiful Craft by Tom Milani |
First Time Rolling
I Felt Butterflies in my Stomach by Hyok Lee |
Pond Scum
Hanging (Upside-Down) with Boyz in Hoodz by Kate Hartland |
Walden Pond
All kinds of Kayaks show up at the Pond by Dan Segal |
Qajaasaarneq
A recap of the year’s Rope Gymnastics Highlights by Dubside |
Editor's Corner
Bobby Curtis |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| Kayak Events |
| MASIK Summer 2005 1.9 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
Misterie and the Necromancer
Qajaq for father - Qajaq for son by Andrew Elizaga |
My First Kayak
I paddle this kayak all the time now by Richard Best |
My Highly Rockered Greenland Kayaks
Just perfect for canoe ballet by Bryan Hansel |
Rope Gymnastics 101
Allunaariaqattaarneq for Beginners by Dubside |
2004 Greenland Competition
Thoughts and reflections by Dubside |
Kayak Design DVD
A review and critique by Pete Strand |
Skinboats of Costa Rica
Based on a true story by Brian Schulz |
Editor's Corner
Bobby Curtis |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| Kayak Events |
| MASIK Winter 2005 2.0 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
Making A Chris Cunningham Tuilik
A southern hemisphere interpretation by Pete Notman and Tony Calvert |
Greenland Kayaking in Aotearoa
Greenland Kayaks in New Zealand by Tony Calvert |
To Soak or Not To Soak
A Steam Bending Test by Brian Nystrom and Jay Babina |
Opposite Arm Rolls
Roll up on the right side using only the left arm by Dubside |
Editor's Corner
Bobby Curtis |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| Kayak Events |
| MASIK Fall 2004 1.7 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
Greenland National Championships 2004
The real stars are the children by Cheri Perry |
The "Fine Points" of Harpoon Throwing
For accuracy and distance by Greg Stamer |
My First Stitch and Glue Qajariaq
Based on my SOF by Matt Johnson |
My Strip-built Disco Bay
Building a kayak for my wife by Richard Kohlström |
Designing Ginnyak
Building a coastal explorer by Brian Schulz |
Making a Unaaq
A Greenland-style knob harpoon by Shawn Baker |
Editor's Corner
Bobby Curtis |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| MASIK Summer 2004 1.7 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
My Minganie Winter
Exploring the sea ice by Valerie Dillon |
An East Greenland Kayak
My first boat building experience by Rich Weise |
Building an Adjustable Rib Bending Jig
An alternative to free-hand bending by Brian Nystrom |
A Qajaq for Cheri
Building a boat for a talented paddler by Mark Starr |
Custom Neoprene Mitts
A Simplified Procedure by Shawn Baker |
QAJAQ USA Elections Are Coming!
by Keith Attenborough and Bobby Curtis |
Editor's Corner
Bobby Curtis |
Qajaq Talk - An “event”-full Summer
Greg Stamer |
| Notes from the Regions |
| MASIK Winter 2004 1.48 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
Finding My Perfect Boat
Your perfect boat is out there too by Joy McNeil |
Building my First Qajaq
Is it becoming an obsession? by Jon Marien |
"Sea Pup" SOF Kid Kayaks
Building Four Kid Kayaks, with Kids! by Steve Phillips |
Designing a Stitch-and-Glue Qajariaq
Using anthropometric dimensioning by Dave Murphy |
"What Was That?"
Some Rolls that aren't on 'The List' by Jonathan Long |
Qaannat on Muhheakunnuk
Skin on Frame Kayaks (In Greenlandic) on the River that Flows Both Ways (in Algonquin) by Wayne Gilchrest |
Editor's Corner
Bobby Curtis |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| Notes from the Regions |
| MASIK Fall 2003 1.49 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
Number Three
Jennifer Torres |
My Iqyaq
An Aleutian Kayak by Aaron Cunningham |
Building a Hooper Bay Kayak
Jack Gilman |
Montreal Madness 2003
Wintry Waters of the Port of Montreal by Nicolas Bertrand |
2003 Greenland National Kayak Championship
A Life-Changing Experience by Mark Molina |
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling
Re-awakening my Favorite Pastime by Cheri Perry |
Tuiliks
Versatile garments with variety by Shawn Baker |
Editor's Corner
Bobby Curtis |
Qajaq Talk
Greg Stamer |
| Notes from the Regions |
| MASIK Summer 2003 1.46 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
A Tribute to John Heath
Greg Stamer |
Making a Custom Sea Sock
A Second Line of Defense by Jim Belair |
Lightweight Fabric Tests
Or How Do They Stack Up by Larry Rehd Brown |
SSTIKS 2003
Thoughts of some of those who Attended. Compiled by Shawn Baker |
Self-Built Traditional Style Boats
Articles by Jay Babina, Richard Toellner, Mark Woodhead, Jennifer Torres, Wayne Steffens |
An Eastern Arctic Kayak
Or my First Attempt to Build a SOF by Duane "Arko" Bronaugh |
Trial and Error
The Evolution of a Folding Kayak by Tom Yost |
| Upcoming Traditional Kayaking Events |
| MASIK Spring 2003 1.4 megabytes |
| In this Issue: |
My Ningeq
West Greenland Skin-on-Frame Kayak by John Petersen |
A Steambox Just for Bending Ribs
Economical but Effective by Bob Kelim |
The Boat in my Basement
An Addition to the Fleet by Tony Schmitz |
I Fancied I would Love to Return by Boat
Or How I got into Kayaking by Michael Bradley |
Dewatering and Self-Rescue in a Skin-on-Frame Boat
Or, Up a Creek without a Pump by Peter Strand |
Trees to Paddles
Carving Greenland Paddles from Split Wood by Shawn Baker |
| Notes from the Regions |
| Upcoming Traditional Kayaking Events |
Send your Submissions to the MASIK!
- All traditional kayaking related material is encouraged (e.g. baidarkas, etc).
- On average articles are one – two pages in length. Longer articles are acceptable.
- Please compose articles with a word processor.
- Craftsmanship -Travel Skills - Adventures - Achievements - Other
- Accompany your Text with Photos; the optimal format: JPEG, 300DPI color, 4-6 inches wide.
- Material submitted doesn’t have to be flawless.
- Grammar and spelling will be reviewed.
- Typos will be corrected.
- Changes deemed necessary will be made only upon approval from author.
- A draft will be made available to the author for review prior to publication.
For information, submissions or comments about the MASIK please contact editor Tom Milani
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