The Crowning of Qajaq Man and Woman of the Year

Join Dubside and Andrew for the grand finale of Qaannamik Unammersuarneq 2026, the Greenland National Kayaking Championships, as they take you inside the closing dinner and awards ceremony in Nuuk, Greenland. Before the festivities begin, Dubside visits with members of Team Qajaq USA and Greenlandic competitors to reflect on the week’s competitions, memorable moments, and stories from championships past. Then experience the celebration as competitors gather for a traditional dinner of reindeer, potatoes, and vegetables, join together in song, and watch the final medals of the championships be presented. The evening reaches its emotional peak with the crowning of the Qajartullammak—the Qajaq Woman and Qajaq Man of the Year—before the celebration continues late into the night with music and dancing. It’s a fitting conclusion to an unforgettable week celebrating Greenland’s living kayaking tradition.