Overview

Qajaq TC is a gathering of traditional paddlers who enjoy sharing knowledge through informal discussion anharpoond skills mentoring. We maintain a casual and entirely flexible approach to the weekend. Here are a few of the basics:

  • Skills sharing includes strokes, rolling, harpoon throwing and ropes gymnastics
  • In 2010 an optional paddlemaking workshop will take place on Friday, immediately after breakfast (requires Thursday arrival, limited to 8 participants)
  • A Thursday afternoon/evening arrival option is available to all attendees
  • Food and Lodging (rustic cabins or limited tent camping) are available on-site, and are included in the registration fee

Arrival & Registration

The Camp Lookout Shuttle

Camp Lookout Shuttle

On-site registration is fairly informal. Our earlier arrivers are welcomed any time after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.

  • Parking — Is limited, so if at all possible please share driving. There will be someone at the parking lot during the registration hours to provide assistance.

  • Shuttle — There is no vehicle access to Camp Lookout; you must paddle your kayak from the parking lot to camp. A pontoon boat is available to transport your gear from the parking lot. For arrival, service begins Friday at 3pm and departure service ends at 3pm Sunday. Additional information will be sent with your confirmation package (sent via e-mail).

What to Bring

Paddling-related — Kayak, Greenland-style paddle, spray skirt (full neoprene is best for rolling), PFD, bailing devise (pump or sponge), nose plugs or dive mask. If you intend to paddle Lake Michigan, bulkheads or other flotation (bags, sea sock) are required, and are otherwise generally recommended. While the air and water temperatures are expected to both be in the mid to high 70’s, prolonged exposure is more comfortable in proper paddling attire. While not required you may want to bring any of the following: tuiliq, drysuit, wetsuit, drytop, HydroSkin shirt/shorts, paddle jacket, polypro-shirt/shorts. NO COTTON!! As a Qajaq USA Sanctioned event we have access to an inventory of demonstration paddles, harpoons, skin on frame kayaks, tuiliq’s and akuilisaq’s. Please note that these are for demonstration purposes and are not intended to be used throughout the entire weekend.

Additional information will be sent with your confirmation package (sent via e-mail).

Raffle & Silent Auction

In 2006 we held our first Silent Auction, with proceeds benefiting the event. It was a HUGE success. We have repeated it ever since. Among last years donations were two skin on frame kayaks, wonderful paddles, norsaqs, original artwork, pottery and prints. If you have something you would enjoy donating to our cause, please bring it along and you’ll have our heartfelt appreciation.

Each year we have also held a raffle and enjoy providing a huge range of fun items like hats, t-shirts, Qajaq USA membership etc.