Paddle carving experts to help you each step of the way.
Working with wood is a fun activity.
Take home your own Greenland paddle ready to use.
Don Beale and Joanne Barta have held Greenland paddle carving workshops around the world, and CRK is honored to be able to keep bringing them back to lead workshops at our shop in Skamokawa.
The Inuit developed these paddles over hundreds of years of use by cultures that depended on the kayak for their food and transportation. Today, more and more kayakers are re-discovering the benefits of Greenland style paddles. The long and slender blades provide excellent lift for sculling and bracing. They are also easier on joints and muscles with extended use. The blades are symmetrical and non-feathered, eliminating indexing for roll setup. They are very versatile paddles. Wood is a natural material that feels warm in the hands and gives a good grip on the paddle.
When you register for this workshop, you can choose from pre-cut sizes (small, medium, large). Don will bring your blank to the workshop for carving and finishing. Registrants who book eight (8) weeks prior to the workshop have the option to provide custom dimensions and Don will create a blank using those dimensions. Register early and you can upgrade to a laminated Greenland Paddle for an additional fee.
AM Session: Carving
Lunch
PM Session: Sanding, Finishing
Columbia River Kayaking
957 Steamboat Slough Road, Suite 1
Skamokawa, WA 98647
Columbia River Kayaking
957 Steamboat Slough Road, Suite 1
Skamokawa, WA 98647
Lunch/Snacks
A Sense of Curiosity
Ideas for Decorating Your Paddle
Sun Protection
Water
All Tools and Equipment Necessary for Completing Your Paddle, Paddle Blank, Experienced Instructors
Lunch, Snacks, Sun Protection (though we do have things in lost and found you can borrow if you forget yours)
Please arrive 15 minutes to half an hour before your lesson, and allow that it may run over by up to an hour.
Total program fee due at time of registration. Full registration fee is refundable minus 10% processing fee until 14 days before the event. From 14 days to 7 days before the event refund will be half of total, no refunds will be given after 7 days unless your spot fills. If your spot fills, you may have a full refund minus 10% processing fee. Rescheduling is encouraged.