PRESENTATIONS Canoecopia Presentations for 2016 Places to go, things to do, new ways to do it. We’ve got it all and then some. Matt Abbotts Greg Anderson & Callum Gray John Bates Biggest and Freshest: Waves for Paddlers Birds of Northern A Kayak Journey Have you ever wondered about waves? Why do Rivers & Lakes abc Around the Largest wavefronts end up parallel to the beach? Why A host of birds Lakes in the World do shoals create larger waves? Understanding regale any northern Two lakes hold over the surf zone is important, whether you want paddle trip with their 30% of the world’s fresh to avoid a pounding or catch the ride of your songs and fly-bys. water. North America’s life. What about that big wave that seems to The Northwoods of Lake Superior and come out of nowhere? Waves in big bodies of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Russia’s Lake Baikal water play a game of statistics; when combined and Michigan supports are the world’s largest with currents and underwater topography they the highest number lakes. Both are deep, cold, and remote. The can create surprising wave heights. All this and of nesting bird species of any region north of seat of a kayak offers a unique perspective to more — come learn about waves! Mexico – in fact, it’s hard to find a better place compare the landscapes and cultures of these to watch birds! From eagles to marsh hawks and two important resources. Matt and Hannah kingbirds to kingfishers, we’ll look at the most Abbots spent 5 months and 3,000 miles Jeff Bach notable of the birds one might see on any given circumnavigating these two lakes. They met the Design Ideas and Tips for the DIY Paddle paddle, get a feel for their personality, and show abc people, saw the wilderness, and grew as people Maker you the best habitats to look for them. Wood paddles offer a simple and warm connec- and paddlers. Join Matt as he shares stories tion to water. Using a paddle you make yourself from the biggest freshwater lakes in the world. Mammals, Amphibians, and Other Critters improves that connection. DIY paddles allow of Northern Rivers and Lakes abc for a range of wood and design possibilities Any paddle on a northern river or lake places that are not found in a mass-produced factory you within a larger wildlife community that has paddle. Using cloth, colored wood with dye, lived in and along water for thousands of years. and unusual wood types create a truly custom Knowing what critters live there and how they paddle. Laminating and fiberglassing complete survive can enrich any paddle experience. From the building process resulting in a paddle that frogs to otters, moose to water snakes, muskrat feels good to your hand, performs well in use, to mussels, and bryozoa to sponges, we’ll take and looks like a truly custom paddle! a fun glimpse at some of the cornucopia of life that calls the water their home. Chris Bandy New Paddling HaLong Bay Kristen Beck New Vietnam’s HaLong Bay Greg Anderson Developing the is known for its emerald Outdoor Leaders of The Inside Passage waters and thousands The Inside Passage is comprised of over a Tomorrow of towering limestone Solving problems, thousand miles of coastal waterways between islands topped by planning, preparing Puget Sound and the northern terminus of rainforests. Designated meals, and paddling the Alaskan Panhandle. The region is rich in as a UNESCO Bio- all build essential skills scenery, wildlife, and natural history. Each year sphere Reserve site, needed to succeed in a handful of paddlers complete this once-in-a- it is a true wonder to life. Taking teens and lifetime journey. Whether you are interested in explore by sea kayak. younger children outdoors and giving them the paddling the entire section or a smaller portion, Here a community of permanently nomadic responsibility to lead during expeditions, even Greg will discuss the spectacular sights that boat people live their entire lives on the water if only for a few yards, can have a huge impact await and how to plan your own Inside Passage among 3,000 islands. Join Chris as he travels to and be transformative. Empowering children adventure. protected floating villages and paddles into and through outdoor activities is one way we can around limestone formations jutting out of the build better communities. Come hear about South China sea. proven ways to develop youth activities and 28 | Canoecopia Show Guide 2016 — Presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports PRESENTATIONS discuss how to mentor and train teens to be the you’re a kayaker and want to try SUP, never fear next generation of outdoor leaders. as you’re almost there! Think your canoeing is Tips for Enjoying so much different to do than kayaking? Let’s put Canoecopia Speakers it back into perspective. ■ The Exhibition Hall is large; plan enough walking time to arrive on time, Terry Bomkamp especially on Saturday when the aisles Backcountry can be crowded. Cooking abc ■ Many presentations are standing room Join Terry as he shares only on Saturday; try seeing those hints for providing speakers on Friday or Sunday for better an easy to use menu seats. Some presentations are only plan for backcountry offered on Friday and/or Sunday. canoeing or hiking. Information will be ■ The pool sessions have a limit of 99 especially helpful for attendees for each time slot. Please Kelly Blades beginners who are arrive early to ensure your spot. Brought to you by P&H Kayaks & Werner Paddles planning trips for young abc ■ Strategically use speaker presentations Paddling Anything families, scouting, and youth groups. Topics Join Kelly as he takes you through the similari- as an opportunity to sit down and rest. that will be covered include: recipes, equipment ties of paddle strokes in kayaking, canoeing, needs, menus, packing and organizing meals, ■ Changes to the speaker schedule will and SUP. As a lifetime paddler and coach, and suggestions on how to save money. His wife be posted online and at the Information Kelly realizes that the art of the paddle stroke is Patti, a registered dietitian, will also be on hand Booth and in the speaker room area. See mostly the same in any small water craft. Kelly to address any nutrition-related questions. www.canoecopia.com will dissect those things that transcend all boats and what we have to recognize as different. If please see canoecopia.com for changes Rutabaga Paddlesports presents — Canoecopia Show Guide 2016 | 29 PRESENTATIONS journey renowned explorer John Wesley Powell Stephen John Brede originally intended to take. Browning Gear Today, Gone Tomorrow abc Navigation: The Stephen Brede spent six summers paddling and First Descent: Source to Mouth on Canada’s Basics for Staying camping around the perimeter of all five Great MacKenzie River Watershed Found abc Lakes. Water temperatures ranged from 42 F to During 2015, solo kayaker Bryan Brown When you look at a 85 F, air temps from 45 F to 103 F. Campsites successfully completed the longest self- map, do you sometimes included sand and cobble beaches, dense bush, supported descent of Canada’s MacKenzie wonder where the “you wetlands, RV parks, marinas, motels, sailboats River watershed in history. This 2,100-mile are here” dot should and yachts. Learn about the gear he carried effort was designed to link the ultimate source go? Knowing where in his canoe — what worked and what didn’t. of the watershed (Thutade Lake in the highest you are is a key element Keywords: paddle, camera, shoes, gloves, reaches of British Columbia’s spectacular Rocky in staying found! This Kevlar, silk, silnylon, ticks, bears, maps, apps, Mountains) with the Beaufort Sea in Canada’s skill can be learned and passport, radio, tent, hammock, fire, water… remote Northwest Territories. The MacKenzie is critical for survival. Join John for some tips, River watershed is the third largest watershed tricks, and techniques of always knowing where on earth after the Nile and the Amazon and you are. Whether your adventures are on land is the last of the 10 largest watersheds to be or the sea, this presentation will provide some successfully navigated from source to mouth. valuable, and perhaps life-saving, information. Learn how to use a compass, and read a map and a chart. Never be lost again. Julie Brown Hygiene Tips for What’s In Your Kit? abc Women in the How well prepared are you? Join John as he Wilderness abc describes what’s in his kits. John will examine Planning ahead and the Big 3: the first aid kit, the repair kit, and the preparing for paddling signaling kit. What’s in each and why; what kind trips is necessary for of container is used; and how accessible are they Bryan Brown New all areas, especially while on the water? Important things to think 100 Days on the Mighty Colorado River hygiene. Learn about about. Join eco-adventure traveler Bryan Brown to feminine hygiene in relive his remarkable story about successfully remote environments. completing the first-ever solo, unsupported We will discuss signs descent of the entire 2,400-mile Colorado River and symptoms of female medical concerns, watershed in September, 2013, as a tribute to his supplies, and tips to use regarding the three brother. Consisting of the Green River and the P’s….peeing, pooping, and periods. Julie will Upper and Lower Colorado Rivers, the historic also cover some techniques for women paddlers Green/Colorado watershed features some of who don’t plan to come to shore every time they the most fabled and remote whitewater pas- need relief.