The Seven Settlements: Gram Kajak sponsors TSS2010!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Gram Kajak sponsors TSS2010!

Today I received an email from Lars Gram of Gram Kajak. He would like to sponsor one of his beautiful Greenland paddles to be used on the TSS2010 expedition. A very generous offer I simply can't refuse!

From a paddling perspective I should experience a more efficient paddle allowing me to eat up the kilometres. From an aesthetic point of view, it would be crazy of me not to use a Greenland paddle. I have previously thought of making my own but I seriously lack even the most basic carpentry skills!

Be sure to check out Lars' range of Greenland paddles.

I am very excited about paddling The Seven Settlements with a modern skin-on-frame kajak from Folbot and to use a Greenland paddle from Gram Kayak!

Thanks Lars! You made my day.

1 comment:

Sean Smith - Fat PaddlerMarch 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM
Absolutely great news!!! It's about time you started using a real paddle anyway, especially considering where you are!!

And well done Lars.. great sponsorship decision!

Cheers - FP
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The Seven Settlements Solo Kayak Expedition sponsored by Folbot

In July 2010, I propose to paddle a folding kayak on a 450 km journey in the Uummannaq fjord area of North West Greenland (pop. 2784), 650 km north of the Arctic Circle. It is my intention to paddle solo, starting at the town of Uummannaq (pop. 1200) and travelling to each of the seven Inuit settlements (pop. app. 50-500) before returning to Uummannaq.

The expedition will focus on Greenlandic culture and nature as I explore the area I have grown to love and meet the people I have learned to respect, descendants of the first kayakers, whose craft is still held in high national regard.

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