Traditional Arctic Kayak Symposium (TAKS) 2007

Our family campsite at San Simeon, California on Thursday evening. My wife, Susan, and daughter, Nicole, camped out with me on this trip. Nicole, who is 16 now, drove us up and back for much ...

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Our family campsite at San Simeon, California on Thursday evening. My wife, Susan, and daughter, Nicole, camped out with me on this trip. Nicole, who is 16 now, drove us up and back for much ...

The launch location, Hearst State Beach, early on Friday morning. My Point Bennett (left) next to Steve Wilson's Mariner II.

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The launch location, Hearst State Beach, early on Friday morning. My Point Bennett (left) next to Steve Wilson's Mariner II.

The parking lot at Hearst State Beach early on Friday morning.

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The parking lot at Hearst State Beach early on Friday morning.

The kayakers gathering early on Friday morning at Hearst State Beach for a paddle up the coast.

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The kayakers gathering early on Friday morning at Hearst State Beach for a paddle up the coast.

Wolfgang Brinck getting into a King Island kayak he built.

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Wolfgang Brinck getting into a King Island kayak he built.

Cheri Perry launching in the surf.

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Cheri Perry launching in the surf.

Wolfgang Brinck (front) and Bob McMurray launching.

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Wolfgang Brinck (front) and Bob McMurray launching.

In the foreground, Turner Wilson is working his way over some whitewash, while in the background, Wolfgang Brinck is cutting it close with another wave. See the next photo to see what happen ...

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In the foreground, Turner Wilson is working his way over some whitewash, while in the background, Wolfgang Brinck is cutting it close with another wave. See the next photo to see what happen ...

Wolfgang Brinck just makes it over the wave before it breaks, while Turner Wilson (foreground) gets ready to work his way through the surf.

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Wolfgang Brinck just makes it over the wave before it breaks, while Turner Wilson (foreground) gets ready to work his way through the surf.

Turner Wilson about to get hit hard by a wave. See what happens in the next photo.

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Turner Wilson about to get hit hard by a wave. See what happens in the next photo.

Turner Wilson gets knocked over by the wave seen in the prior photo. See how he handles it in the next photo.

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Turner Wilson gets knocked over by the wave seen in the prior photo. See how he handles it in the next photo.

After getting knocked over (see prior photo) by the wave, Turner Wilson rolls back up with no problem.

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After getting knocked over (see prior photo) by the wave, Turner Wilson rolls back up with no problem.

Turner Wilson and Wolfgang Brinck heading around San Simeon Point for the paddle.

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Turner Wilson and Wolfgang Brinck heading around San Simeon Point for the paddle.

The group heading out for the paddle on Friday morning.

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The group heading out for the paddle on Friday morning.

The group paddling along the coast on Friday morning.

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The group paddling along the coast on Friday morning.

The group paddling along the coast. Steve Wilson is in the foreground.

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The group paddling along the coast. Steve Wilson is in the foreground.

Bob McMurray along the coast.

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Bob McMurray along the coast.

John Petersen along the coast in a baidarka he built. Hearst Castle can be seen top center.

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John Petersen along the coast in a baidarka he built. Hearst Castle can be seen top center.

John Petersen exploring the rocks.

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John Petersen exploring the rocks.

Michael Morris in his Sparrow Hawk and watching the surf break on the rocks in front of him.

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Michael Morris in his Sparrow Hawk and watching the surf break on the rocks in front of him.

Michael Morris heading back around San Simeon Point.

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Michael Morris heading back around San Simeon Point.

Cheri Perry launching in one of Bob McMurray's kayaks and Turner Wilson giving a little help.

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Cheri Perry launching in one of Bob McMurray's kayaks and Turner Wilson giving a little help.

Turner Wilson carrying one of John Peterson's kayaks.

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Turner Wilson carrying one of John Peterson's kayaks.

Harvey Golden launching in a kayak he built.

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Harvey Golden launching in a kayak he built.

Harvey Golden about to get hit hard by a wave. See what happens in the next photo.

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Harvey Golden about to get hit hard by a wave. See what happens in the next photo.

Harvey Golden gets knocked back by the wave seen in the prior photo. See how he handles it in the next photo.

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Harvey Golden gets knocked back by the wave seen in the prior photo. See how he handles it in the next photo.

Harvey Golden going over after being knocked back by a wave (see prior two photos). See how he handles it in the next photo.

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Harvey Golden going over after being knocked back by a wave (see prior two photos). See how he handles it in the next photo.

Harvey Golden rolls back up with no problem and goes on out through the surf (see the prior three photos for the whole sequence).

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Harvey Golden rolls back up with no problem and goes on out through the surf (see the prior three photos for the whole sequence).

Ralph Johnson (left) and Harvey Golden.

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Ralph Johnson (left) and Harvey Golden.

Turner Wilson launching for the rolling demo and getting knocked back by a wave. See what happens in the next photo.

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Turner Wilson launching for the rolling demo and getting knocked back by a wave. See what happens in the next photo.

Turner Wilson easily rolling back up after getting knocked back by a wave (see him getting knocked back in prior photo).

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Turner Wilson easily rolling back up after getting knocked back by a wave (see him getting knocked back in prior photo).

Turner Wilson (left) in one of John Petersen's kayaks and Dubside in a Feathercraft doing a rolling demo.

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Turner Wilson (left) in one of John Petersen's kayaks and Dubside in a Feathercraft doing a rolling demo.

Watching the rolling demo from the pier.

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Watching the rolling demo from the pier.

Harvey Golden (highest) and Cheri Perry (below Harvey) narrating the rolling demo.

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Harvey Golden (highest) and Cheri Perry (below Harvey) narrating the rolling demo.

Turner Wilson coming back in from the rolling demo in one of John Petersen's kayaks and finding the sweet spot in the surf. He checked the bow tip afterwards, and John's SOF held up nicely.

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Turner Wilson coming back in from the rolling demo in one of John Petersen's kayaks and finding the sweet spot in the surf. He checked the bow tip afterwards, and John's SOF held up nicely.

Henk Aling singing and playing guitar around the campfire.

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Henk Aling singing and playing guitar around the campfire.

Steve Wilson singing and playing guitar, and me playing the didgeridoo around the campfire.

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Steve Wilson singing and playing guitar, and me playing the didgeridoo around the campfire.

I left my didgeridoo on the picnic table overnight, and the next morning I found a raccoon paw print on it. I have been trying to think of a design to paint on it, and design found me. I'll ...

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I left my didgeridoo on the picnic table overnight, and the next morning I found a raccoon paw print on it. I have been trying to think of a design to paint on it, and design found me. I'll ...

Kayaks lined up on the beach on Saturday morning for a day of classes.

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Kayaks lined up on the beach on Saturday morning for a day of classes.

Heading out for class, I got sloppy on my timing, was nailed by this wave, and had to roll back up. Photo by Mark Sanders.

2009-02-05T03:16:20Z

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Heading out for class, I got sloppy on my timing, was nailed by this wave, and had to roll back up. Photo by Mark Sanders.

I was happy to end up in a foreward ending rolling class with Cheri Perry, and here she is demostrating an avatak float drill for foreward ending rolls. Cheri helped me refine some skills I ...

2009-02-05T07:52:02Z

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I was happy to end up in a foreward ending rolling class with Cheri Perry, and here she is demostrating an avatak float drill for foreward ending rolls. Cheri helped me refine some skills I ...

Dubside giving a ropes demo.

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Dubside giving a ropes demo.

The crowd loves watching Dubside.

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The crowd loves watching Dubside.

Lined up for the race. I'm in the red Point Bennett (third from the front).

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Lined up for the race. I'm in the red Point Bennett (third from the front).

I won the race. Here I am coming in for the landing.

2009-02-05T07:17:10Z

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I won the race. Here I am coming in for the landing.

Dubside helping me learn some new ropes moves. Dubside is always enthusiastic about helping anyone learn Greenland skills, and he is a great inspiration!

2009-02-05T07:18:03Z

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Dubside helping me learn some new ropes moves. Dubside is always enthusiastic about helping anyone learn Greenland skills, and he is a great inspiration!

After going out for dinner with the family, we went for a short drive up the coast. About a five minute drive north of San Simeon, we pulled into a vista point and found these young elephant ...

2009-02-05T07:19:13Z

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After going out for dinner with the family, we went for a short drive up the coast. About a five minute drive north of San Simeon, we pulled into a vista point and found these young elephant ...

More elephant seals.

2009-02-05T07:18:39Z

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More elephant seals.

Saturday night slideshow by Harvey Golden. On Friday night we had a slideshow by Mike Livingston.

2009-02-05T07:16:40Z

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Saturday night slideshow by Harvey Golden. On Friday night we had a slideshow by Mike Livingston.

Steve Wilson checking out the goods at the silent auction on Sunday morning. He ending up with the winning bid for a storm paddle built by John Petersen.

2009-02-05T07:17:30Z

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Steve Wilson checking out the goods at the silent auction on Sunday morning. He ending up with the winning bid for a storm paddle built by John Petersen.