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

I will have six different presentation topics at this year’s event:

5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Kayaking

• Room: Superior Fri 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
• Room: Superior Sun 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

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.

Navigating the Seas with Nautical Charts

• Room: Sylvania Sat 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Dive into the art and science of interpreting navigation charts and learn essential tools to navigate open waters. Explore scale and symbols for accurate distance and direction measurements, and hazard identification. We will also walk through real-life scenarios to apply chart reading skills.

Paddling Alaska’s Prince William Sound

• Room: BWCA Sat 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Towering peaks, flowing glaciers, and an unforgettable experience. Join us as we explore a route through the west portion of the Sound and share some of the must-see places and campsites along the way.

Perfectly Pack your Kayak for a Multi-Day Trip

• Room: Atrium Sat 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

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.

Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve Your Paddling

• Room: Atrium Fri 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

Get ready to move in this fun, hands-on session where you’ll learn and practice functional exercises to help you paddle longer, faster, and stronger. Learn simple exercises requiring little or no equipment that will make you a better paddler, build endurance, and prevent injury. Join us to improve your outdoor experience and become the best paddler you can be.

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

• Room: Caribou Sat 9:30 am – 10:15 am

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.

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