SSTIKS '03 registration is now open. It is the West Coast Event for Greenland Style kayakers. The event is scheduled for June 6-8, at Twanoh State Park near Belfair WA. Greg, Harvey, and others will be there for demos and training. Topics to be covered include rolling, strokes, ropes, kayak and paddle building.

Those in the paddle-making class will bring home a brand new custom-sized paddle that they made themselves under the watchful eye of master paddle-builder, Don Beale!

Learn first hand the secrets to how Bob Kelim cranks out so many beatiful skin kayaks. We will als be raffling off one of his kayak frames, ready for skinning, and other misc. items.

Last year's event was an incredible success, and this year looks even better. Even if you are not a Greenland Paddler yet, come to the event, and see why so many people are starting to use those skinny Greenland sticks (SSTIKS)!

Go to http://qajaqpnw.org/ for all the details, and check back often for updates.

Mike Hanks
kayakbuilder@harbornet.com
http://qajaqpnw.org/
SSTIKS '03 Event Coordinator