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Inuits & Kayaks in Aberdeen

Inuits  &  Kayaks in Aberdeen Text and photos: DORIC COLUMNS One of the most remarkable pieces of evidence for Aberdeen’s interaction with the Circumpolar World dates from around 1700, and…

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Inuit Cartography

In Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), the Inuit people are known for carving portable maps out of driftwood to be used while navigating coastal waters.

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Greenland rolling and competitions

Greenland rolling and competitions Text: qajaqusa.org, qajaqrolls.com, qattaarneq.com Pictures: Klaus G. Larsen History For many centuries, Greenland was essentially a land of kayakers. The seal was the mainstay of the…

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REPLICA KAYAK PADDLES

REPLICA KAYAK PADDLES Photos: www.traditionalkayaks.com by Harvey Golden Here you find good selection of kayak paddle replicas. Different paddles, different shapes, different areas and different centuries. 1. Inland Chukchi: L.99-1/2″x…

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Searching for the Finmen

Searching for the Finmen An Unplanned Journey in Homage to the Kayak and its Inuit masters Author: Norman Rogers Publisher: Troubador Publishing (March 1, 2012) In the early 1700s an…

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CHOOSING THE LENGTH OF YOUR PADDLE?HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR PADDLE?MATERIALS AND OPTIONSHISTORYMEDIACHOOSING THE LENGTH OF YOUR PADDLE? PADDLE SIZING The Greenland paddle is a personal piece of equipment. Its optimal...