: 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

Mike,

Just read through the SSTIKS web pages. Sounds like it's going to be a great time. Don't know if I'll make it. I'm passing on the word though to my web footed Northwest Friends to attend.

Roger