SSTIKS 2025 Mentors
Dubside Profile
Mentor
An internationally known authority on Greenland rolling techniques and Greenland rope gymnastics, Dubside is easily recognizable at any event by his completely black attire and distinctive beard. He spends a portion of each year in Greenland interfacing with Greenlanders and learning more about their culture and their kayaking skills, and no doubt teaching a bit also. The remainder of his time he spends traveling throughout North and South America, Europe and Japan giving presentations, demonstrations and instruction for symposia, clubs and outfitters. Dubside is also the creator of the qattaarneq.com website.
Brian Schulz
Mentor
Whether it’s whitewater, surf, sea, squirt, polo, racing, fishing, Arctic, vintage, or any other type of kayak, chances are I’m obsessed with it in some way. I’ve been a multidisciplinary paddler for over 26 years, and a full-time skinboat builder for over 20. My very first skin-on-frame boat was an Aleutian kayak. It was light, beautiful, and surprisingly tough, and despite issues with comfort and handling, I ended up taking it everywhere I went. Being a paddler first, however, I needed a boat to suit my paddling needs, so I made it my personal mission to apply modern design to this amazingly versatile traditional building system.
Through a process of trial and error that continues to this day, I spent years experimenting, testing, and refining my designs, culminating in what is now over 2000 kayaks and canoes that have been built all over the world. In addition to building and paddling, I’m passionate about teaching and have personally taught over 100 skin-on-frame kayak building classes, which are now distilled into our easy, efficient online classes. I am available by phone, text or WhatsApp anytime during your build, and you’re always welcome to stop by the shop to borrow a kayak or canoe.