Gone surfing,
See you in 2027.

SSTIKS 2026 has come and gone — thank you to everyone who paddled, taught, rolled, shared meals, and camped with us on the Columbia River. For four days, Skamokawa Vista Park filled with skin-on-frame boats, wooden paddles, and the steady rhythm of rolling practice along the shore. And it was awesome!

Established in 2002, the South Sound Traditional Inuit Kayak Symposium is the Pacific Northwest’s premier venue for traditional and Greenland-style kayaking; and among the first in the country.

SSTIKS prides itself on it’s welcoming atmosphere, non-commercial ethos, and the idea that everyone has something to teach and something to learn. We’ll be back at Skamokawa in June 2027; until then, check for regular updates to the blog and resources page.

Please direct all inquiries to info@qajaqpnw.org