THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Special Guest Harvey Golden

IN THIS EPISODE:

Author, kayak historian and traditional kayak builder Harvey Golden has extensively documented the existing museum specimens of arctic kayaks in two massive books: KAYAKS OF GREENLAND and KAYAKS OF ALASKA.  He has been heavily involved in Qajaq USA and was one of the first foreigners to compete in the Greenland National Kayaking Championships in 2000. His legendary collection of kayak replicas are on display at the Lincoln Street Kayak Museum in Portland, Oregon.

LINKS:

Traditional Kayaks: Replica Kayaks and Paddles

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: EPISODE #50: "Gibson Les Paul Custom"

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

Calling all Copenhagen listeners! Dubside is heading your way this summer on this journey to the 2024 Greenland National Kayaking Championships! If you're in Copenhagen and can lend him a couch or spare room, reach out! Let's make his adventure even more memorable! Your hospitality is greatly appreciated!

"Gibson Les Paul Custom",  a short story by Dubside.

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Episode #49: The Fine Print

IN THIS EPISODE: 

Negotiating one's way through bureaucracy, according to Dubside.

The coolest song by the coolest band in Greenland: Timmissat Taartut  (Dark Birds) by Nanook.

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Special Guest Warren Williamson

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

Known for his expertise in navigating the challenging waters of Deception Pass and Skoocumchuck rapids, traditional paddler and kayak builder/designer Warren Williamson found his passion for sea kayaking in the Pacific Northwest and embarked on a remarkable journey of building kayaks, from the traditional skin-on-frame Greenland qajaqs and Aleut baidarkas, to  innovative designs in plywood stitch-and-glue and cedar strip. Warren’s expertise and passion shine through in this insightful conversation.

LINKS:

Warren Williamson, Designer

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

“Grace Under Pressure” - Learning the Kayak Roll

Superior Kayaks

Anas Acuta, The Original Valley Sea Kayak

Corey Freedman’s Skin Boat School

 

Reg Lake talks about filming Warren Williamson at Deception Pass and Skoocumchuck Narrows.

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Episode #48: Wetsuits and Drysuits

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

Delmarva Paddler's Retreat

Kokatat

National Center for Cold Water Safety

The music of Rikka

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Special Guest Kayak Hipster

 

Dubside interviews the Kayak Hipster at the Michigan Training Camp, August 2023.

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: EPISODE #47: The Day Delware Attacked New Jersey

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

Here's to Delaware historian Lee Jennings.

Paddling in Mannington Meadow, New Jersey.

"Nutsuisutut Pivoq " by Kalak

 

 

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Episode #46: The Dubside Breakfast

IN THIS EPISODE:

A detailed description of what Dubside eats for breakfast.

“Naammagittarneq” by Nanook

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Special Guest Jack Gilman

IN THIS EPISODE:

Dubside and Jack Gilman reminisce about the early years at the Delmarva Paddler's Retreat, October 2022.

LINKS:

The Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Episode #45: If you haven’t taken up kayaking yet, what are you waiting for?

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

How to find the right kayak.
Scratching your brand new kayak for the first time.
How to meet local paddlers.
What kind of paddler are YOU?

"Naluat" by Tiu

LINKS:

“QU Qajaq 2023 Ilulissat”

THE DUBCAST WITH DUBSIDE: Special Guest Alison Sigethy

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

Dubside sits down with the extraordinary and multi-talented Greenland style kayaker and artist Alison Sigethy. Alison shares her enthralling tales of competing in the Greenland National Kayaking Championships, carving a path through the Canadian wilderness on an epic 12-week sea kayaking expedition, performing Greenland rolls to music in "kayak dressage," and creating art with glass.

LINKS:

 

Tina Torpedo and the Factory Flippers

Fantastical Glass by Alison Sigethy