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Our Goal
 

The focus of this weekend is to learn, refine, and share traditional kayaking techniques in a stimulating and enjoyable environment. By exploring these seaworthy tools, we hope to engender your excitement in sharing, across the span of time, the techniques of our kayak ancestors, the Inuit of Greenland. Whether you are new, along, or far down this path, come join us for a great weekend of Greenland-Style kayaking!

The Instruction

Turner Wilson and Cheri Perry will lead a passionate group of mentors that will offer, for all skill levels, the opportunity to either discover or further engage the deep and significant repertoire of the Greenlandic seal catchers. No matter what your paddling experience, come explore these very practical strokes, braces, and rolling skills.

A comprehensive strokes session will be offered both days for all levels, beginning with the best teacher of all, the paddle itself. A short land talk/Q&A on history, material, paddle-sizing, kayak fit, basic stroke, posture and legwork will be folowed by an on-water session covering forward stroke, canted stroke, back-paddling, braces, sweeps, rudders, draws, and more.

Did we mention rolling? Are you are interested in mastering sculling for support or the basic standard roll? More advanced layback techniques, such as the crook of arm or spine roll? Norsaq rolls? Hand rolls? Would you like to learn forward-finishing techniques, like the storm roll, or the reverse sweep? Do you want to push even deeper into the 'rolling list'?

And there is more to Greenland-style than paddling and rolling! See a ropes demonstration (how the Inuit kept fit during the long winter months), and try it yourself. Other on-land demonstrations will include paddle-carving and SOF construction discussions. There will also be a Roll-Off demonstration by event participants and a very fun Greenlandic relay race!

So, come join in the fun! Seize this day! Explore the origins of kayaking! Here is your opportunity to try traditional gear, including paddles, 'paatit', skin on frame 'qajaq', and paddling jackets, 'tuilik'. Bring an open mind and a set of nose plugs! Dress to get wet!

Logistics

  • You may arrive on Friday anytime. The park is open 8 am to dusk. Parking is free for all participants. Otherwise parking is $8.00/day. Event registration will be Friday from noon-8pm.
  • We have three cabins, each with 4 small rooms. There are also tent sites. All cabins and tents are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; and will be indicated on the registration form. Bathrooms and showers are available for participants.
  • HRGF headquarters will be at the Lodge in the cabin area.
  • Food - Dinner Friday and Saturday will be a pot luck, with HRGF providing meats and basics and participants bringing side dishes and/or deserts. BYOB, we’ll all share. A nourishing breakfast will be provided Saturday and Sunday. Lunch will be ordered from a local deli by menu choice after breakfast.
  • Silent Auction - to be held Saturday night at the lodge. Items to include kayak gear and crafts, feel free to bring items to donate to the table.

Safety

We require a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device to be worn during on-water segments.

Fees

$225 for the entire 3 days.
ACA insurance - $10 per person for all non-ACA members.ACA members no additional charge.

The Schedule

Friday Night:
Noon - 8 pm Checking in later will be possible. If you know you will arrive later than 8pm, indicate this on your registration form and we will give you a cell phone number to reach us.

Saturday:
7:00amYoga
8:00am Breakfast
8:30am Morning Meeting
9:00am Instruction Kick off
12:30 - 1:30pm Lunch, see food for options
1:00pm Afternoon meeting
1:30pm Afternoon Instruction
1:30pm Optional Hudson River Paddle From Cold Spring to Bannerman’s Island
3:00pm Paddle carving demo (on land)
5:00pm Break for day, let the festivities begin!
6:30pm Ropes demo (on land)
Sat evening Potluck Dinner, Silent Auction, Miscellaneous Fun!
8:00pm SOF construction (at lodge)

Sunday:
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
8:30am Morning Meeting
9:00am Instruction Kick off
12:30-1:30pm Lunch, see food for options
1:00pm Afternoon Meeting
1:30pm Relay Race
2:30-ish pm Awards
3:15pm Roll OFF (on water!)

Afterwards... Group paddle/free association

Food

A light, healthy breakfast will be provided (Sat & Sun); lunch (Sat & Sun) will be available onsite from a provided menu and is included with registration. Please feel free to supply your own food for the weekend as well. We will have a potluck dinner/BBQ on Friday and Saturday night, so bring salads, desserts and beverages, we will supply grillables. BYOB for adult beverages.

Camping

Camping will be available Friday & Saturday nights. This fee is included in the registration fees. All participants get a free parking pass.

Car topping will be necessary between the teaching beach and the gated camping/lodge area. A map of the park will be supplied with your registration package.

Directions to the Hudson River Greenland Festival

The Hudson River Greenland Festival will be held in Croton Point Park. Croton Point Park is a 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. It is located in Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York.

On Google Maps
Click here to view Google map of Croton Point Park, Croton, NY

Directions from east of the Hudson River
From the East [Port Chester and points East] Merritt Parkway (South) or New England Thruway (South) to 287. 287 to the Sprain Brook Parkway North, to the Taconic Parkway North, 3rd exit, 100/9A north. Stay on 9A to RT 9 north of Ossining, and take first exit, Croton Point Avenue. Make left to park. Follow signs for park.

Directions from west of the Hudson River
From the West [Rockland County and points West] New York State Thruway to Exit 9 (Tarrytown). Proceed North on Route 9 for approximately 10 miles and exit at Croton Point Avenue, turn left at end of ramp; turn left at light; Park entrance straight ahead.

Directions from north of Westchester County
Take your best route to Route 9 South. Take Route 9 South to Croton Point Avenue exit; follow signs for the park.

Directions from south of Westchester County
Take your best route to Route 9 North. Take Route 9 North to Croton Point Avenue exit; follow signs for