Keep checking back, I hope to have videos of all the rolls posted by competition time. These videos were
made possible by Michael Ford and the wonderful folks at Yellow Cat Productions who generously donated
their time and talent to this project.
Greenland rolls were developed out of necessity. The water is lethally cold, and hunters were sewn into their
kayaks, so exiting the boat was not an option. Learning these rolls prepared hunters for these dangerous
conditions. Now we learn them to keep the tradition alive -- and because they are a lot of fun!
If you are viewing this site with a dial-up connection, this page will make you crazy. Click on the STOP button in your
browser and then click here to access a lo-res version of the videos. Click here to view in QuickTime. If a video won't play,
try reloading the page. Some browsers won't play multiple videos without reloading between each.
Note: You will need Windows Media Player to view these videos: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.aspx
made possible by Michael Ford and the wonderful folks at Yellow Cat Productions who generously donated
their time and talent to this project.
Greenland rolls were developed out of necessity. The water is lethally cold, and hunters were sewn into their
kayaks, so exiting the boat was not an option. Learning these rolls prepared hunters for these dangerous
conditions. Now we learn them to keep the tradition alive -- and because they are a lot of fun!
If you are viewing this site with a dial-up connection, this page will make you crazy. Click on the STOP button in your
browser and then click here to access a lo-res version of the videos. Click here to view in QuickTime. If a video won't play,
try reloading the page. Some browsers won't play multiple videos without reloading between each.
Note: You will need Windows Media Player to view these videos: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.aspx
| The Elbow Roll |
| Reverse Sweep |
There are 68 capsize maneuvers in the rolling competition. Here are some of them:
Roll, Roll, Roll your boat (the Greenland way)
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| Norsaq Roll (forward to aft) |
| Armpit Roll (also called a Shotgun Roll) |
| The Standard Greenland Roll |
| Balance Brace (w/o the paddle) |
| Hand Roll (forward to aft) |
| Crook of the Arm Roll |
I am trying to arrange a video session in the pool so you can see some under water footage of these and
some other rolls as well. Please check back.
some other rolls as well. Please check back.