In this special episode of The Dubcast with Dubside, we introduce two members of Team Qajaq USA—Andy Thon and Erin Sunseri—who will be joining us this July in Nuuk, Greenland for Qaannamik Unammersuarneq 2026, the Greenland National Kayaking Championships.
Dubside sits down with Andy and Erin to hear how they each found their way into the world of Greenland-style kayaking—from carving their first paddles to learning to roll, attending Delmarva, and catching the bug that leads all the way to Greenland. Erin reflects on her previous trip to Aasiaat and what she’s looking forward to doing differently this time, while Andy shares his training approach and his deeper motivation: connecting with and supporting a living cultural tradition.
The conversation ranges from training routines and cold-water realities to borrowed kayaks, whale stew, team logistics, and the importance of showing up—not just to compete, but to participate in something much bigger.
This is the beginning of the journey to Nuuk—and the formation of a team united by curiosity, camaraderie, and respect for the roots of kayaking.
