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IN THIS EPISODE:
Canadian sea kayaking coach and Greenland style kayaking instructor James Manke talks about his personal struggle to overcoming fear of the water when learning how to roll, participating in the 2014 Greenland National Kayaking Championships with fellow Canadian James Roberts and shooting a documentary about it, and his experiences teaching Greenland style kayaking in Japan.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Urban paddling on the Delaware River in Philadelphia and using your VHF radio.
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Helen Wilson is the President of Qajaq USA, the America Chapter of Qaannat Kattuffiat (the Greenland Kayaking Association) which is dedicated to keeping traditional kayaking skills alive. Helen talks about her journey from buying her first kayak to competing in the Greenland National Kayaking Championships.
Check out the University of Sea Kayaking for more Greenland rolling instructional videos by Dubside and Greenland National Kayaking Champion Maligiaq Padilla.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
What skydiving has to do with kayak rolling, dressing for kayaking in below freezing temperatures in Philadelphia, why old seal hunters put amulets in their kayaks, and Greenlandic music, Mariina’s "Utaqqivunga" (I am waiting).
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Check out the University of Sea Kayaking for more Greenland rolling instructional videos by Dubside and Greenland National Kayaking Champion Maligiaq Padilla.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Paddling destinations in Philadelphia, what "persistence and dedication" really mean when learning how to roll, discovering the Delmarva Paddler’s Retreat, the surgeon who taught Dubside Greenlandic, the “Hand of Pavia” rescue, and more Greenlandic music: “The Sky of the Dawning Sun”
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Check out the University of Sea Kayaking for more Greenland rolling instructional videos by Dubside and Greenland National Kayaking Champion Maligiaq Padilla.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Dubside's FIRST ROLL experience, resulting in becoming a ROLL-A-HOLIC, how teaching rolling is a lot harder than it seems, Helen Wilson's secrets to teaching rolling, plus more Greenlandic music!
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Buying a kayak for the first time, how to go kayaking without owning a car, kayaking gear you do not need, George Gronseth’s Kayak Academy, seven ways to turn a kayak, plus Dubside performs The Qajaq Song.
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In the inaugural episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, listeners are introduced to the remarkable world of traditional Greenland kayaking and the stories that will unfold throughout the series. Dubside shares his vision for the podcast and offers a preview of the people, places, techniques, and traditions that have shaped more than two decades of his travels through the kayaking world.
You’ll hear about legendary paddlers including Derek Hutchinson, Nigel Foster, Maligiaq Padilla, Cheri Perry, Helen Wilson, Greg Stamer, and many others who have helped preserve and advance traditional kayaking. Dubside discusses the Greenland National Kayaking Championships, kayaking events around the world, folding kayaks, Greenland rolling, ropes gymnastics, Greenlandic language and culture, and his passion for documenting every paddling trip in his logbooks.
The episode also features Dubside’s entertaining stories from the East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, including his first intimidating encounter with Derek Hutchinson and the tale of his famous nighttime rolling demonstration performed with a lit candle and a brick—a crowd favorite that didn’t always go according to plan. Along the way, listeners will gain insight into the evolution of Greenland-style kayaking in North America and the growing appreciation for its techniques and traditions.
Finally, Dubside introduces listeners to the Greenlandic “Qajaq Song,” reflecting on the deep cultural significance of the qajaq in Greenland and the efforts that preserved this ancient tradition into the modern era.
Episode One is both an introduction to The Dubcast with Dubside and an invitation to join us as we explore the people, stories, and enduring spirit of traditional kayaking around the world.
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The Dubcast with Dubside is a unique and immersive podcast that dives deep into the world of traditional kayaking, Greenlandic culture, and the captivating stories that emerge from the icy…
Whether he’s interviewing master kayak builders, uncovering lost paddling techniques, or singing with locals around a drum circle in South Greenland, Dubside brings his signature mix of curiosity, wit, and deep respect for tradition. With co-host Andrew Elizaga, The Dubcast is a one-of-a-kind journey into a vanishing world of indigenous skill, Arctic adventure, and cultural resilience—told through the voice of someone who’s truly lived it.
Come for the kayaks. Stay for the stories.
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