In 20 June 2008 Alan Brook and Kobi Sade begun an unsupported sea kayaking expedition from Kullorsuaq in north-west Greenland. Kullorsuaq, which is located almost 1000km north of the arctic circle, was reached by helicopter flying out of Upernavik. After paddling northwards for a few days to a location where the Greenlandic icecap approaches the ocean, the two kayakers turned south exploring a region of remote wilderness and sparse Greenlandic villages for a period of about 4 weeks. The Blog describe the journey and brings stories and pictures of this high arctic region..

The Upernavik area

Photo: Søren Nikolaj Sørensen


The Upernavik district of the North West part of Greenland, the area in which our expedition will take place, is almost the size of Great Britain with only about 3,000 inhabitants who live in Upernavik town and the ten smaller settlements that are scattered along the coast. We will paddling between numerous islands, icebergs and pack ice composing the spectacular arctic landscape. The primary source of income for the villages of North Greenland is from hunting and fishing which is still done with kayaks and dog sleds. We expect to be able to supplement our provisions from the abundance of available fish and to enjoy, film and photo the rich wild life of the area.

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