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On the second day of SSTIKS 2026 at Vista Park on the Columbia River, Dubside and Andrew take a break from the action to sit down on the beach and reflect on the event so far. With traditional skin-on-frame kayaks scattered along the shoreline, they discuss memorable moments from the last few days, and what makes this gathering unique in the world of traditional kayaking. Recorded outdoors with the sounds of the river in the background, this informal beachside chat offers a snapshot of SSTIKS 2026 while the event is still unfolding.

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In this episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, recorded at SSTIKS 2025 at Vista Park on the Columbia River, Dubside sits down with Oregon sea kayaker Denise Harrington. Based in Garibaldi on the rugged Oregon coast, Denise shares stories from nearly two decades of paddling some of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic and challenging waters.

The conversation explores Greenland paddles, kayak choices for different conditions, and the unique attractions of the Oregon coast, including a remarkable water-accessible lava tube, sea caves, bird sanctuaries, and remote paddle-only beaches. Denise also recounts a memorable rescue involving a panicked paddler in rough conditions and discusses the skills and judgment required for safe coastal kayaking. Along the way, she reflects on her first SSTIKS experience, her appreciation for the paddling community, and what keeps drawing her back to the water.

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Dubside sits down with Chris Rabb of Tuktu Paddles at the 2026 Traditional Qajaqers of the South event in Florida. They talk Greenland paddles, ACA instruction, Adirondack trips, expedition food, wildlife encounters, celebrity backstage stories, and the deeper rewards of teaching. The episode closes with Chris’s moving story of certifying a young inner-city paddler who discovered, perhaps for the first time, that he was capable of something extraordinary.

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At SSTIKS 2025, Andrew sits down with Aidan Manning, a young paddler and ropes mentor from Minnesota, to explore some of the lesser-known traditions of Greenland-style kayaking. The conversation dives deep into Greenland rope gymnastics, including its origins as a winter pastime among Inuit children playing on suspended harpoon lines inside crowded homes during the long Arctic winter. Aidan explains how the movements relate directly to kayak rolling technique and why ropes remain an important part of traditional kayaking culture today.

The discussion also turns to harpoon throwing, one of the most fascinating and least understood events practiced at Greenland kayaking gatherings. Aidan describes learning to throw at floating targets, the surprisingly complex mechanics of the traditional toggling harpoon and norsaq, and the challenge of building authentic hunting gear. Along the way, the episode captures the atmosphere of SSTIKS itself, where traditions beyond rolling and paddle carving continue to be preserved.

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In this episode, Dubside talks with Michael Krabach at the 2025 Delmarva Paddlers Retreat about the craft, science, and obsession behind making Greenland paddles. Mike explains how he approaches paddle carving from an engineering perspective, why he thinks of the paddle as a hydrofoil, what woods he prefers, and why a sharp block plane may be the most important tool in the shop. Along the way, they discuss Home Depot lumber, Alaskan yellow cedar, tool sharpening, paddle flex, and why Mike’s handmade paddles have become known as “the best paddle you can’t buy.”

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Dubside interviews Chuck Smith at the Traditional Paddlers’ Gathering in Minnesota for a lively conversation about building skin-on-frame kayaks, shaping paddles, teaching kayaking skills, and paddling the often wild waters of the Great Lakes. Chuck offers down-to-earth advice for anyone curious about building their own kayak, from materials and tools to the real costs and time involved, while also sharing hard-earned thoughts on paddle design, surf, safety, and the unique weather of places like Lake Superior.

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In this episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, Andrew and Dubside officially launch the new QAJAQ USA fundraising campaign to support the team’s journey to Nuuk for the 2026 Greenland National Kayaking Championships. They unveil the limited-edition Team QAJAQ USA expedition jacket, explain how supporters can help send the team to Greenland, and reflect on the deeper purpose of the trip: honoring, supporting, and celebrating Greenlandic kayak culture.

The featured guest is newest team member Jon Raybuck, who joins the show to talk about his background in traditional kayaking, his training for the championships, and why he sees the trip as both a serious athletic challenge and a rare cultural opportunity. Along the way, the conversation ranges from cold-water rolling and harpoon practice to gear, travel logistics, and Dubside’s insider perspective on the people and atmosphere of competition week in Nuuk. 

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In this special episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, we introduce two members of Team Qajaq USA—Andy Thon and Erin Sunseri—who will be joining us this July in Nuuk, Greenland for Qaannamik Unammersuarneq 2026, the Greenland National Kayaking Championships.

Dubside sits down with Andy and Erin to hear how they each found their way into the world of Greenland-style kayaking—from carving their first paddles to learning to roll, attending Delmarva, and catching the bug that leads all the way to Greenland. Erin reflects on her previous trip to Aasiaat and what she’s looking forward to doing differently this time, while Andy shares his training approach and his deeper motivation: connecting with and supporting a living cultural tradition.

The conversation ranges from training routines and cold-water realities to borrowed kayaks, whale stew, team logistics, and the importance of showing up—not just to compete, but to participate in something much bigger.

This is the beginning of the journey to Nuuk—and the formation of a team united by curiosity, camaraderie, and respect for the roots of kayaking.

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In Part 2 of Dubside’s conversation with Danish kayaker Mikkel Larsen, recorded in Copenhagen, the discussion turns from kayaking to the deeper personal experiences that shaped Mikkel’s life after leaving Greenland.

Mikkel reflects on the complicated realities of living in a small Arctic community, where close social ties can also expose difficult moral and social tensions. These experiences ultimately led him to return to Denmark in 2016, where an unexpected opportunity at the legendary Arctic Circle Race set him on a completely new path.

What followed is a remarkable story of improvisation and persistence. Starting with little money and only a brief massage course, Mikkel built a pain-reduction practice called Sportsværksted, developing his own hands-on methods through experimentation and experience. Today he works with athletes and people suffering from chronic pain, guided by a simple rule: if he can’t reduce a client’s pain by at least 50 percent, they don’t pay.

The conversation then shifts to geopolitics, as Mikkel shares a Danish perspective on the evolving relationship between Greenland, Denmark, and the United States, and how recent political tensions have reshaped attitudes in both Denmark and Greenland.

This episode offers a thoughtful mix of personal story, unconventional healing, and international perspective from someone who has lived deeply in both Greenlandic and Danish worlds.

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Guide to Greenlandic culture: Introduction to how Greenlanders think and act. By Mikkel Larsen

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In this special guest episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, Dubside sits down in Copenhagen with Mikkel Larsen — a Danish teacher who spent six transformative years living in Sisimiut, Greenland from 2010 to 2016.

What began as a leap of faith — moving to Greenland to teach Danish to high school students — turned into a deep immersion in Greenlandic culture. Mikkel shares what it was like navigating language barriers, silent kaffemik gatherings, and the subtle social codes of a small Arctic community. Along the way, he found his way to Qajaq Sisimiut and, before long, was building his own skin-on-frame kayak inside the clubhouse.

Despite having almost no experience, Mikkel was pushed — in classic Greenlandic fashion — straight into competing in the National Greenland Kayaking Championships. He recounts lining up for his first race after only minutes in his new kayak, battling fear, cold water, long-distance takisuumut races, and the humbling reality of always finishing last — yet always finishing.

This is a story about cultural humility, persistence, embarrassment, pride, and the profound feeling of being alive on Arctic water. It’s also a portrait of how Greenlanders welcome outsiders — slowly, quietly, and on their own terms.