The PaddlerUK magazine December 2015 issue 5 | Page 50

Greenland “For us, Greenland is a place of great contrast, and it’s coastal waters offer sea kayakers some of the finest paddling experiences in the world. A combination of incredible mountains and seascapes together with the ancient settlements existing side-by-side with contemporary Greenlandic life will capture hearts and minds. MarkTozer www.greenlandorbust.org PADDLERUK 50 “Whether gliding over mirror-like fjords at sunset, or battling through moving pack ice in stormy tidal passages, time spent traversing its shorelines will not be easily forgotten. An aspect that always captures our imagination is the sense of wonder in following the routes set out by such explorers as Knud Rasmussen and Gino Watkins. “By travelling to Greenland, we also hope to take back knowledge to help keep traditions alive and accurately portray the Inuit culture through attending such things as the Greenland National Kayak Championship. Wherever we go, we find intense contrasts and beauty.The wildlife, miles of unpopulated shoreline, the calving glaciers and icebergs, as well as stunning light conditions make for a rich and varied time on land and water.”