Greenland Bound: A Paddler's Pilgrimage

[@robertbeger4275]

Such beautiful and amazing craft. I once heard the kayak was the oldest unchanged form of watercraft, something like 4 to 5 thousand years old. We owe these people so much.

[@bushtherapy7655]

I built 2 Greenlander skin on frame traditional kayaks and loved Paddled them 100s of miles over the years They never leaked and were so light and responsive After seeing this I want to build another one Thankyou for this film

[@cyclemanncafe]

Wonderful display of traditional skills, beautiful land, and a people connected to their past and future generations. Thank you for the effort.

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@seapaddle]

Thanks for producing such a beautiful film. It was lovely to see Kampe who I knew for many years. Sadly he died in the summer of 2020. Greenland is such an amazing place.

[@HorizonsAdventures]

Well done James and James. Something to be eternally proud of.

[@aranha9365]

A kayak culture, I had no idea about that. You guys put so much love and respect on that. This is the most beautiful documentary I ever seen. Thank you so much for filming.

[@martinskugga9406]

great little documentary

[@gavingaming123]

Outstanding ! the reverence and respect that is shown to the locals is heartwarming. Thanks from a complete beginner in the world of kayaking. All the best from Scotland. Garry

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[@jamesrobertshaw7586]

A beautiful document.

[@qaannat]

Just an excellent film. Thanks for posting. These skills should never be lost.

[@agent_of_cthulhu]

This is amazing. The cultural sharing of preserved knowledge is so important. Bravo and thank you for this great documentary.

[@woofna1948]

Thank you, friends, for making this wonderful video! It was great to see Jon Pedersen and Dubside - and also to see the evolution of James & James extensive preparations for and their journey, which for those who appreciate this marvelous heritage bequeathed to the world by the Inuit, is truly more in the nature of a pilgrimage, made with reverence and humility. And yes, the future does indeed lie with the children.

[@jamesroberts6066]

HiMoulton! It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to partake in the event! We were happy to be able to share it with our community!

[@susanhale5094]

What a wonderful video. I had an opportunity on a late August visit to Sisimiut to watch a Greenland kayak demonstration of many of the different rolls, and while I was getting videos of each roll one of the naturalists on our National Geographic Explorer ship, an avid Greenland kayaker himself, was describing each roll. I treasure those videos and the skill of the kayaker, whose name unfortunately I did not get, He was obviously one of the top competitors in their annual championships.

[@javierandresaltamiranolope4761]

Excelente forma de trabajo y video saludos desde Chile

[@malatesta177]

Thank you for this video, it’s one of the reason that made me discover and decide to dedicate my self to Greenland paddling.

[@colinwheeldon4130]

Fantastic film. I really enjoyed it and the Greenlandic traditional kayak ways were carried on for hundreds of years and definitely need respecting. Thanks for posting

[@DennyT71]

This video was fabulous, a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing. It's great to see traditions passed on to the young, but also the young at heart. Again thank you.

[@AdvancePlays]

Beautiful film, in both how you document this superb competition and how you capture the heart and soul of our fellows in Greenland. I'm not much of a kayaker and visiting Greenland has always been on my To-Do List, but visiting during a future Qajaq Championships has definitely made it's way near the top of said list.

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Glad we could help inspire you to visit during the Qajaq Championships!

[@LookoutLance]

I've watched this a few times now and each time I am left with nothing but good vibes :) At first the cold scenes make me think there is no way I would want to go there but as it progresses and the sun is shining I'm left thinking that one day I will to go to this event , perhaps not as a participant but to share in the celebrations. Wonderful film, thank you for posting this :)

[@boutthere3374]

what a wonderful presentation. Thanks.

[@ell8349]

What an amazing story. I would love to go to Greenland and learn about it myself

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thank you Elliot. I hope you make it some day soon.

[@Lilypods27]

Simply wonderful! Thank you.

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@SanFranciscoKayakAdventures]

Sensitively and beautifully captured. Truly a worthy and fitting documentary honoring, celebrating, sharing, and inviting all of to recognize and value the preservation of knowledge, heritage, culture, a people & way of life, family & community, the struggles and gifts of life and qajaqing. Top-Notch production and effort!

[@DFish111]

I wasn't expecting such a charming film. Nice job!

[@Ryan-td3td]

well done documentary. What a cool event. The video captured the mood and purpose of the event perfectly.

[@jimwortham8634]

Wow thanks so much for posing here in the states I do a lot of paddling but nothing like these people amazes me how the Greenland both of those paddles? LOL go so fast

[@OlWhaleNZ]

Thank you for an excellent video. It has given me a boost of enthusiasm to make a Greenland style skin on frame kayak and to practice rolling. These kayaks are so much more organic than glass or plastic and to be involved with building one a true pleasure.

[@jamesroberts6066]

I agree. They have their own spirit, and are magic to paddle and roll.

[@smestadmedia1383]

What an exellent and different film about a long history of kayaking! Just got in to it, and feel the long history of it in my body doing it!

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@LukePighetti]

Hey David, I'm watching 3:15 with curiosity as I live in Maine. Any idea what species the bending wood is, or the long gunwales? Are the gunwales a single piece of timber?

[@JackknifeBuschSchuleSurvival]

great, thanks man! regards from germany matt

[@IamUke]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@711-v3k]

Amazing, all of it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@peter4210]

Nice Film

[@philanderson3687]

Most enjoyable, keep the tradition going.

[@GoProMotions]

best greenland kayak video ive seen and ive watched a lot

[@NunalSaPaa]

So happy to have stumbled upon your channel. Looking forward to going through your video library! Thank you so much for this! =)

[@chrishagerman3011]

Super project; lovely nessage.

Beautiful

[@Paul_Dip]

Wonderful images! Great job! Somebody can get the title of the traditional music at 15:21 plz? 🙂

[@seakajakchannelgermany2020]

i love these documentary!!!

[@frankykid]

That was fantastic

[@ehudkrispil]

amazing!

[@BushcraftSweden]

Fantastic! Thank you for that!

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

You're very welcome!

[@cpearce]

I’m 63. I’m buying my first kayak and beginning my journey. A lot of physical and spiritual changeS are going to happEn. I love paddling a boat.

[@zatoichi101]

Such a great video!!!! Outstanding!! Makes me want to visit Greenland.

[@lazy_iitian]

Beautiful ❤️

[@trekker728]

Wonderful video! Awesome to see!

[@NMA_NoMoreAmmo]

Nice documentary

[@mewolf1]

Outstanding!!

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thanks!

[@francoiskormann2217]

Juste magnifique !

[@jfoz7602]

Fantastic

[@charlieko4669]

I'm so mind blown by this film. So humbled and awed, thanks for this huge piece of inspiration! Just starting to really grow into kayaking and realizing the learning aspects are Limitlesss, espcially by watching something like this. Any chance I can find the song played towards the end? It's so darn good.

[@junxiansong6843]

Hi David, amazing documentary! Is there a book/resource out there that teaches these kayak techniques, which includes the culture of Greenland kayaking?

[@DonLollio]

hahahaha! my stomach hurt becuase i laugh so hard at his pronunciation of greenlandic! and yet i am amazed than he learned how to say them, although i didnt understand what he said :D I am from Greenland my self and i am amazed by this video :D

[@josephinebennington7247]

Recovering from a sideways pull illustrated the need to roll far more than all other demonstrations. This was truly a raw survival technique. Did the Inuit ever allow themselves to detach their cagoul from the hatch ring and swim out, rather than drown? Ex sea kayaker (uk) myself.

[@josephinebennington7247]

Hi anyone, everyone....not had a definitive answer to this one yet. Here’s hoping. Jan 2020.

[@rickcheckland]

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[@rickcheckland]

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[@josephinebennington7247]

FWIW, no longer an ex-kayaker. Irresistibly pulled back by videos like this, and started up again in 2020.

[@hannahf2015]

@@josephinebennington7247 this was a great story arc

[@BedCrunch]

Thank you for this amazing video, I really enjoyed watching. I love how the community is presented and wouldn't mind some more personal stories, especially of female paddlers. Cannot believe the video only has 56 likes so far. I am taking Dubsides workshop next year - the ropes look itchy! :)

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Good luck on those ropes!

[@Mhdogman]

Just awesome.

[@DennyT71]

When I see you men rolling so effortlessly In jealous. In a good way. Maybe impressed is a better word. I just love it.

[@aleclitvinov]

thanks for a good video. those two dark kayaks are beautiful.

[@jackli6141]

Great people & great story! This will be a desirable destination of all paddlers. Not sure if you mind I translate this video into Chinese and re-post in China online platform. Or any copyright concern if you could advise?

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Hi Jack, thanks for the comments. Could you send me a link to the online platform you would like to re-post it to ([e-mail]). Thanks

[@bluecollarauction1581]

Hi, we'd be interested in using some footage. What would be the best way to get in touch?

[@waynebayer3144]

good video, excellent

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thanks Wayne!

[@qaannat]

Sweet!

[@qaannat]

That was actually very awesome, after watching it through. I also paddle a Turner Wilson SOF. That must have been incredible to build your qajaq in the Barn, then fly them to GL. Well done all, sirs.

[@Lawiah0]

Genius of design.

[@Gordonhaymes]

Heritage is natures way of pressing "reset" ..............

[@askthewhale]

could you please send a link to where you built your skin on frame kayak?

[@mathieudionisi9444]

Très beau

[@HenrikvonMartensHvM]

Great video!

[@Captain_Bartolo]

Great

[@Chris-vw3yc]

Are there any build plans for these beautiful kayaks anywhere? the ones both James are in

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

You could contact James Roberts from Georgian Bay Sea Kayak Centre and ask him. I'm sure there are.

[@Cuyagua1765]

Buy Building the Greenland Kayak. It's not that hard and it is one of the most amazing projects you could possibly do. I am building my second one and I am doing it with a group of 6th graders, since I work in a school. We re having a blast. qajaqsforlearning.wordpress.com/ Qajaqusa is another great source of info.

[@qaannat]

Check kayakways.net.

[@Chris-vw3yc]

thanks, started building the Nanortalik relpica in september and just finished skinning it today! :) same one Roberts is using on here. Harvery Golden sent me the lines for it.

[@frankblangeard8865]

The first step is to gather the driftwood that a traditional kayak and paddle would be made of. Second step is to kill seals, skin them and prepare the skins. Chewing the skins is something that can be done in winter as it takes a long time. Let your wife do the chewing to maintain tradition.

[@ethanirons7266]

excuse me sir, what kid of paint do you use foR the black kayak in the beginning

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Hi Ethan, I don't know the answer but James Roberts form the Georgian Bay Sea Kayak Centre can answer that for you. His email is on their website. Thanks for watching.

[@learntokayakca]

Hi Ethan, I used a polyurethane floor varnish with a powdered pigment added to it. Works really well to seal the polyester skin.

[@samuelmachefert6167]

Many years I tried to express people that kayak is not a sport like in Europe but it the way of life between humans, hearth and sea.

[@frankblangeard8865]

A traditional kayak would be built from driftwood and seal skins. 2:57 And the paddle would be made of driftwood also.

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thanks for the info Frank!

[@sebas.tian.]

I'm from Greenland or kalaallit nunaat

[@thomasstillman4805]

One should master the "No Paddle Roll"

[@bronsondylankidd9496]

💖

[@Matissekussen]

The danish guy at 19 minutres: "So it's very important when young people are building their Qajaq they are fed with knowledge from behind ....................." Well that was an infelicitous remark

[@bme7491]

Man I hate cold weather.

[@maximejacob902]

RIP Kampe

[@maliknielsen7952]

That is not kajak that is qajaq im from greenland

[@DavidHartmanFilms]

Thanks for the comment Malik! Are you talking about in the description of the film? If so, you're right and I can change that.

[@santamulligan676]

😎🎩

[@NoSoup4U2]

Reality Check; Maine to Greenland...Saqqaq Greenland is far FAR below 5000km. To the most southern point of Maine, it's still under 3,200kms. Unless there is some point in Maine, that dips all the way down to central Florida that I'm not aware of, me thinks you might be a wee bit off, in your geography...no?

[@davidhartman2717]

Can't remember the details but it probably referred to 5000kms of air travel as they flew through Iceland on the way there. Thanks for the reality check.

[@NoSoup4U2]

@@davidhartman2717 I was trying to figure out why you would of flown 1400kms PAST Greenland, to Iceland, but then I got my own REALITY CHECK...Greenland can not accommodate large commercial jets. You have to get to Iceland first, to get on a smaller Chartered plane, to be flown to Greenland, making your kayaks full trip, that 5000kms you originally stated! So that's MY BAD, MY CROW and....a good dose of Greenland mud in my face!! lol

[@lonewolf4x4]

Becouse this kayak it's black?

[@pierregarcia7174]

Encore un qui filme ses exploits.