SSTIKS 2026 UPDATE

SSTIKS 2026 UPDATE

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1766081/fan_mail/new] THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE STORE ON FOURTHWALL [https://the-dubcast-with-dubside-shop.fourthwall.com/] 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.

Denise Harrington and the Oregon Coast Lava Tube

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1766081/fan_mail/new] WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE [https://youtu.be/IzZEjb4Ib_w] The Dubside Supply Company [https://thedubcaststore.logosoftwear.com] SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND [https://gofund.me/a0dd6e411] 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.

Chris Raab: The Instructor's Reward

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1766081/fan_mail/new] The Dubside Supply Company [https://thedubcaststore.logosoftwear.com] SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND [https://gofund.me/a0dd6e411] 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. Tuktu Paddles: Custom Hand Made Paddles  [https://www.tuktupaddles.com/]

Beyond Rolling: Ropes and Harpoons with Aidan Manning

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1766081/fan_mail/new] WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjklX6I3bBo] The Dubside Supply Company [https://thedubcaststore.logosoftwear.com] SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND [https://gofund.me/a0dd6e411] 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.

Michael Krabach: The Best Paddle You Can’t Buy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1766081/fan_mail/new] The Dubside Supply Company [https://thedubcaststore.logosoftwear.com] SUPPORT TEAM QAJAQ USA'S JOURNEY TO GREENLAND [https://gofund.me/a0dd6e411] 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.”