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Qajaq USA is the American Chapter of Qaannat Kattuffiat - the Greenland Kayak Association. We have members world-wide. Qajaq USA is one of only two affiliated "Qajaq" clubs outside of Greenland. Most "Qajaq" clubs are scattered among the small villages of Greenland and are a major impetus in keeping the local kayaking traditions alive.

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Today is July 4, 2008



2008 Greenland National Kayaking Championship
The Greenland Kayaking Association welcomes kayakers from all countries and of all skill levels to participate in this event. Please join your fellow Qajaq USA members in this exciting and educational family gathering and kayaking context in Greenland.

Qaannat Kattuffiat Event
When: July 9 - 15, 2008
Where:  
Qaqortoq, Greenland
E-mail gstamer@qajaqusa.org

Michigan Training Camp '08
Seventh annual 'Training Camp' focused on traditional skills. Registration opens April 1. This event fills quickly, please register promptly! The Training Camp is known for high quality 'mentoring,' an informal peer-to-peer approach for skills development and knowledge exchange led by outstanding guests. Our unique venue is an additional drawing card, as it requires paddling in to private camp situated between shorelines of inland lake and stunning Lake Michigan. Relaxed atmosphere is complimented by outstanding food and remarkable camaraderie.

Qajaq USA Event
When: August 22 - 24, 2008
Where: Camp Lookout on Lower Herring Lake & Lake Michigan
South of Frankfort, Michigan 
Contact: Nancy Thornton
E-mail qajaqtc@centos.net

Greenland-Style Paddling Symposium
Learn to sea kayak Greenland-style. Ontario's only Greenland-style sea kayaking symposium brings North America's finest instructors, including Doug Van Doren, Bonnie Perry and Robin Cook, to Naturally Superior Adventures' Lake Superior Paddling Centre. Includes fun-for-all Greenland-style games. All-levels, all-inclusive, paddles provided.

When: August 22 - 24, 2008
Where: Lake Superior, Wawa, ON
Wawa, ON, Canada
Contact: 1-800-203-9092
E-mail info@naturallysuperior.com

Traditional Paddlers Gathering 2008
Recognizing the growth of Greenland style kayaking in the Midwest, the Traditional Paddlers Gathering was started in Minnesota to encourage the continued sharing of skills and knowledge in a relaxed and fun environment. Now in it's third year, we have grown our event to reach out to even more people and we are fortunate to be able to have some wonderful instructors on our team this year including Cheri Perry, Dan Segal, Turner Wilson, Will Bigelow, and Dave Sides. Activities include strokes and rolling instruction, harpoon skills, and ropes. Registration opens on May 1st and we look forward to seeing many of you!

When: September 5 - 7, 2008
Where: Crow Wing Crest Lodge on 11th Crow Wing Lake
Akeley, MN 
Contact: Alex Pak
E-mail info@qajaqmn.org

TAKS '08
TAKS'08 or "Traditional Arctic Kayak Symposium", marks our 3rd successful event, this year located at the beautiful town of Mendocino, CA. Come join us for THE open ocean traditional kayak symposium of it's kind on the West Coast.

When: October 3 - 5, 2008
Where: Van Damme State Beach Park
Mendocino, CA 
Contact: John Petersen
E-mail john@shamankayaks.com

20th Annual Delmarva Paddler's Retreat
Now in it's 20th year, the Delmarva Paddler's Retreat has grown into one of the largest celebrations of the origins of kayaking. Participants and Guides alike have opportunity to share and hone traditional kayaking techniques and skills. Activities range from on-water instruction, along with rope gymnastics, seminars on traditional kayak construction, presentations and lectures.

Qajaq USA Event
When: October 17 - 19, 2008
Where: Camp Arrowhead
Lewes, Delaware 
Contact: Ed Zachowski
E-mail ed@qajaqusa.org

Mayor's Cup Kayaking New York City
This year the Mayor’s Cup is October 19th, 2008 $15,000 prize money and the most swag as prizes of any race. Over $10,000 in prizes. Every category and as deep as 8th place! Epic Kayaks is giving away a surfski! Prizes from Kokatat, Kelty, Chums, Princeton Tec, Built NY, Vibram, Watershed, Eagle Creek, Clif Bar and I am working on 15 more manufacturers! Tune Up Kayak Training Races Metedeconk River Run - June 21st, 2008 6 mile course - Brick NJ Bear Mountain Challenge - August 24th, 2008 14 mile course - Cold Spring NY I am working on a GPS tracing device for viewers to monitor the racers in real time online with division rankings for all racers and with heart rates of the top racers! Surfski.info is doing another live webcast - rock on! And look for the 8 page color insert in the August issue of Canoe & Kayak Magazine for the "Official Mayor's Cup Race Guide" Experience New York like you never have before.

When: October 19, 2008
Where: New York City
New York, New York 
Contact: raymondfusco@optonline.net
E-mail raymondfusco@optonline.net



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