TRAQS 2026 Schedule
Extended TRAQS
Thursday, April 30
- 3:00-6:00 Registration
- 3:00-6:00 Paddle making class part I (Chris)
- 4-5:30 Mentor training tips (Cheri)
- 6:00-7:00 Dinner
- 7:15-7:30 Introductions
- 7:30-8:00 Dry land rolling
- 8:00-10:00 Presentation
TRAQS
Friday, May 1
- 7:00-7:45 Yoga
- 8:00-8:45 Breakfast (Extended participants only)
- 9:00-12:00 Paddle making class part II (Chris)
- 9:15-9:45 The Where, Why and How of Greenland Paddling (Pete) Pete will start with a brief beach talk on the history of Greenland kayaking and why it is appropriate for today.
- 9:45-11:30 Introduction to the Greenland forward stroke.(Greg)This class is designed for beginners, but experienced Greenland paddlers are also welcome to come and help with the newer paddlers.
- 9:45-11:30 Rolling fundamentals (Ed)
- 9:00-11:30 One-on-one rolling sessions (Extended participants only)
- 12:00-12:45 Lunch (Extended participants only)
- 1:00-4:00 Registration (Standard weekend participants)
- 1:00-4:00 On-water paddling practice session (Greg/Pete)
- 1:15-2:15 One-on-one rolling sessions (Extended participants only)
- 2:15-4:15 Standard Greenland roll from the ground up(Cheri)
- 2:15-4:15 Intermediate aft rolls Butterfly/Shotgun/Norsaq/Hand (Adam/Ed)
- 2:15-4:15 Basic forward finishing rolls/Chest Scull/Reverse Sweep (Dubside)
- 4:15-4:45 Rolling demo (Adam)
- 5:00-5:45 Dinner
- 6:00-6:15 Introductions (Lakeside conference room)
- 6:15-9:00 Group exercise
Saturday, May 2
- 7:00-7:45 Yoga
- 8:00-8:45 Breakfast
- 9:00-1:00 Paddle making class part III (Chris)
- 9:00-12:30 Forward Stroke 1 and 2 (Greg/Pete): Strokes 1 is a land based training and detailed discussion starting with proper paddle size, grip, leg drive, torso rotation stroke, crunch stroke, canted blade, how to extend the paddle safely for bracing. Forward Stroke 2 is a continuation of Strokes I on the water.(Greg/Pete H)
- 9:00-11:00 Beginning Rolling (Adam)
- 9:00-11:00 Intermediate aft rolls Butterfly/Shotgun/Norsaq/Hand (Pete K/Ed)
- 9:00-12:00 Reverse Sweep from the ground up (Cheri)
- 11:00-12:45 Sculling basics Balance brace/Side scull (Dubside)
- 11:00-12:45 Storm Roll (Dubside)
- 1:00-1:45 Lunch
- 2:00-3:30 Afternoon on-water session I
- Beginning rolling (Dubside)
- Support strokes and paddling maneuvers (Greg/Ant). The initial focus will be on support strokes such as side sculls and braces, which will help you prevent a capsize. We will then continue to fine-tune our maneuvering strokes on the buoy course. This class is appropriate for anyone, even if you did not attend Part 1.
- Intermediate aft rolls/Shotgun/Norsaq/Hand (Joanne)
- Storm roll from the ground up (Cheri)
- Rescues (Jill/Scott)
- 3:30-5:30 Afternoon on-water session II
- Storm roll from the group up-continued (Cheri)
- Hunting and Racing strokes (Adam)
- Strokes and Maneuvers Practice session (Greg)
- Sculling rolls (Dubside)
- Marine Radio/Navigation basics (Chris)
- 6:00-6:45 Dinner
- 7-7:15 Award presentations
- 7:15-7:45 Slide show (Mike)
- 7:45-8:30 Auction
- 8:30-9:30 Bonfire Social by the Lake
- 9:30-?? Socializing
Sunday, May 3
- 7:00-7:45 Yoga
- 8:00-8:45 Breakfast
- 9:00-11:00 Morning on-water session
- Paolo's Wedding relay race
- Obedience training your Greenland kayak (Pete). This class will be about developing finesse with the Greenland paddle with an emphasis on smoothly blending strokes.
- Beginning rolling (Dubside)
- Forward finishing rolls Reverse Sweep/Storm roll (Cheri)
- Aft finishing rolls (Pete)
- Harpoon throwing (Adam)
- 12:00 Lunch
- 2:00 Clean/ Pack Out
