Join us at at this year’s Canoecopia event in Madison, Wisconsin.

I will have three different presentation topics at this year’s event. When I’m not on stage, you’ll be able to find me supporting P&H Sea Kayaks/Pyranha Kayaks at their booth on the show floor, as well as recording segments for the Paddling the Blue podcast.

5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Kayaking

It sounds easy…buy a boat, put it in the water, start paddling. Let’s talk about what you need, what you don’t, and more to make a paddler’s first or 50th day on the water full of smiles. Come to this safe space where we’ll explore all those questions that you’ve been afraid to ask but need to know.

Perfectly Pack your Kayak for a Multi-Day Trip

Loading your personal and shared group gear in your boat is both art and science. This hands-on workshop will equip you with tips and tricks to pack your kit for a dry, safe and enjoyable multi-day journey without having to cut the handle off your toothbrush.

Sand dunes, lighthouses, and cherry pie: Sea kayaking Michigan’s Grand Traverse region

Enjoy bluebird days with Caribbean blue water while visiting lighthouses, towering dunes, and shipwrecks by day and breweries, wineries, and great restaurants by night. We will explore some of the most intriguing sea kayaking destinations in northwest lower Michigan along with historical and cultural resources of the area.

Get your admission tickets to the World’s Largest Paddlesports Expo!