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the right size are all available to you as a paddle Four Rivers to the Labrador Sea Christopher Amidon maker, not to mention choosing the wood you Sun 11:30a, Superior Paddling Isle Royale National Park want in your paddle. Stop by and view the demo Sat 2:30p, Superior Jim set off on a 33-day canoe trip from Sun 12:30p, Superior paddles and materials that wavetrainSUP uses Shefferville, Quebec to Hopedale, Labrador via Isle Royale National Park offers unique to build handmade wood paddles for both canoe the Du Pas, George, Adlatok and an unnamed opportunities for paddling in and around and SUP. river. With three height-of-land crossings, a wilderness island in Lake Superior. The significant up-river travel on the George, raging challenges facing paddlers are many, from the whitewater runs on the Adlatok, and two trail- logistics of transporting equipment, to the New less, two-day portages, this is a tough route by unpredictable, cold waters of Lake Superior. any standards. And that’s not even considering Join Ranger Chris Amidon to explore the the blackflies, bear trouble, bad weather and paddling options and challenges of Isle Royale lack of food that Jim and his group of four dealt National Park. with on the journey. Lessons from the Trail abc Sat 2:30p, Quetico Greg Anderson They say good decisions come from experience, The Wild Coast: and experience comes from bad decisions.

Circumnavigating / Photo LLC. A+E Networks, ©2017 Knapp Richard credit: There is no other place than the trail to gain real Vancouver Island Sat 10:30a, Voyageur experience. In this presentation, Jim shares the From the turbulent skills he’s used and learned on his wilderness tide races of the inside SPECIAL GUEST canoe trips in Alaska, and the Canadian North. passages to powerful Jim Baird These include everything from whitewater surf and swell on the How Canoe Tripping Helped Me Win History strokes and rigging a quick sail, to camping skills outer coast, Vancouver Channel’s Alone like axemanship, cleaning fish, and lighting fires Island is surrounded by Fri 7:30p, Quetico in the pouring rain. Sat 12:30p, Quetico dynamic waters. Greg After surviving on northern Vancouver Island will share lessons learned from a fifty-five day, for 75 days for History Channel’s self-shot John Bates solo circumnavigation of Vancouver Island. survival reality series Alone, Jim Baird and his Our Living Ancestors: Whether you are interested in paddling a brother Ted outlasted six other teams to come The History and short protected section or planning your own home with a cash prize of $500,000. With a Ecology of Old Growth expedition, Vancouver Island has a wilderness background in wilderness canoeing, the brothers Forests in Wisconsin adventure waiting for you. It is a place of rugged Sat 10:30a, Algonquin were unsure how their skills would translate in beauty and amazing wildlife, including bears, Sun 11:30a, Algonquin a purely survival situation. While on the show, wolves, whales, sea lions, sea otters and more. Old-growth trees they built a canoe and paddles using a tarp and dominated Wisconsin’s their knives, and they survived on everything forests prior to European Jeff Bach from fish, to wild mushrooms, to whatever they settlement. Ecologists Making Your Own could scrape off the bottom of a rock. When it estimate that between Bent Shaft Wood was all said and done, they credit their multi- two-thirds and three-fourths of Wisconsin’s Paddle abc week canoe expeditions for teaching them the forests lived into their old age. What we see Sat 1-4p, Atrium most important survival skill of all, and it’s not 150 years later is a far cry from what our forests Paddling is all about something you can learn on YouTube. In this once looked like, but some remnants still using your hands. presentation, Jim will speak about his journey flourish. Questions to be answered: How did Making a paddle with on Alone, and will share survival lessons he this happen, what are the values of current old- those same hands really learned along the way, including what it is about growth, and where can one combine a beautiful closes the loop. A canoeing that makes paddlers better survivalists paddle with a hike in old-growth? handle made to fit your than they realize. grip and hand width, a shaft just the right length, and a blade just

28 | Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 — Presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports PRESENTATIONS River Falls smorgasbord of side creeks, and the The Farthest Side of Widlife Ecology Sat 3:30p, BWCA East Branch of the Pecatonica River. Ranging The Big Bang, natural selection, population from quiet water paddling to adrenaline-crazed Hey! What do those symbols mean? dynamics, amazing adaptations, reproductive rapids, with an emphasis on gorgeous geology, strategies (sex!), animal behaviors—here’s Timothy will share his tips on some of the best- Special Guest. New to wildlife ecology 101 for the paddler in 45 kept secrets of paddling in the Badger State. Canoecopia with unique minutes through the lens of Far Side and other stories to tell cartoons. Laugh your way into understanding Jimmy Blakeney Young presenters (under more about wildlife you see while paddling. Brought to you by BIC SUP age 35) leading the way. Free Your Hips from Timothy Bauer Their Cockpit Prison: abc Newbie-friendly talks appeal Three Paddling Moving Around on a to those just starting out. Destinations for SUP with Style Camp skills: how to live the 3-day Weekends in abc Sat 12:00p, Pool easy life when you’re in the Wisconsin Sun 12:30p, Pool Fri 5:30p, Superior wilderness. Sat 9:30a, Superior For paddlers accustomed Focusing on three of to being “locked” in Water drops form a Pool. his favorite places to a cockpit, SUP offers Pool is at the Clarion Hotel. spend a long weekend the opportunity to free your hips from their paddling and camping cockpit prison. In this on-water seminar Youth & family topics help in Wisconsin, join Jimmy Blakeney walks you through the various adults get kids outdoors. local author and one-half of the popular methods of moving around your board with “MilesPaddled.com” website, Timothy Bauer, style, as well as how to incorporate your paddle It’s a film. But you knew that. on his tour of the Bois Brule River, the Black skills to make it effortless.

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John Browning Ontario’s Top Canoe Routes What’s in Your First Aid Kit? abc Sat 1:30p, Quetico Fri 4:30p, Killarney Sun 12:30p, Quetico Sat 11:30a, Bear Author Kevin Callan will present on a number Do you carry a first aid kit when you paddle? of his favorite canoe routes across Ontario, Did you purchase one? If so, do you know from Algonquin Park to Quetico. He’s written a what’s in it and how to use all that stuff? What number of popular guide books on the subject. do you need to add to meet your needs? If you This is definitely the presentation to go to if built one yourself, do you have the right stuff? you’re thinking of paddling Ontario. Do you know how to use everything? John will explore first aid kits and what he carries. He will Mary Cerami Lou Alec & Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin also provide some helpful tips on first aid and Brought to you by Aqua-Bound Ten Tips for Becoming a Better Paddler abc backcountry medicine. Fri 7:30p, Killarney SUP Basics: A Beginner’s Sat 9:30a, Voyageur Navigation 210: Beyond “Look, See, Go” abc Guide abc How do you balance safety with adventure, and Sun 11:30a, Killarney Sat 10:30a, Loon improvement with enjoyment? We’ll present What happens when the fog rolls in or darkness Paddleboarding may ten tips for managing your risks and your goals. descends and you can’t “look, see, go”? Will seem intimidating, but in This talk is for all kinds of paddlers of all kinds you know what to do? Do you know how to reality it’s a very beginner- of craft who want to paddle more, paddle safer, plan for this possibility? We can’t always friendly sport. Join Mary and paddle better. focus on our destination and just paddle to it. Lou for this informative Attend this discussion of what to do to prevent talk as she explains step abc Assisted Rescue Workshop a possible “lost at sea” call-out. Filing a float by step what you need to get on board and on Sat 12:30p, Pool plan, planning a crossing, basic chart and map the water. She will discuss what to look for in In this interactive, pool-based session, you reading, as well as how to use a compass will be a paddleboard and other gear you need. Learn will break down and reassemble the sea covered. Come and learn some basic tips, tricks, how to easily stand up, paddle straight, turn, kayak-assisted rescue to make it work for you... and techniques of staying found. and get back up on the board when you fall off. without ever getting wet! Come prepared to Get a jump start on summer fun with SUP! participate, and you’ll go away with tips for making your assisted rescue safe and effective in Kevin Callan John all conditions. The Complete Chase Power to the Paddle: Guide to Winter Exercises to Improve Camping abc Tips for Enjoying Fri 6:30p, Quetico Your Paddling abc Canoecopia Speakers Sat 11:30a, Quetico Fri 7:30p, Atrium Join this fun, hands-on ■■ The Exhibition Hall is large; plan Join Kevin as he session where you’ll enough walking time to arrive on time, presents on his learn and practice especially on Saturday when the aisles latest book on winter camping. Learn functional exercises to can be crowded. about snow and ice help you paddle longer, ■■ Many presentations are standing room safety, cold camping faster, and stronger. only on Saturday; try seeing those shelters, hot tenting, Learn simple exercises speakers on Friday or Sunday for better packing a toboggan, choosing a sleep system, requiring little or no equipment and targeting seats. Some presentations are only warm clothing, animal tracking, cooking a crucial muscles to be a better paddler, build offered on Friday and/or Sunday. delicious meal, how to outfit yourself properly, endurance, and prevent injury. You’ll improve your outdoor experience and become the best ■ and more. Overall, the Happy Camper will show ■ The pool sessions have a limit of 99 paddler you can be! attendees for each time slot. Please you how to have a good time—once you’re all bundled up! arrive early to ensure your spot. Perfectly Pack Your Kayak for a abc ■■ Strategically use speaker presentations Canoeing Nova Scotia’s Inland Wilderness Multi-day Trip Sun 10:30a, Quetico Sun 12:30p, Atrium as an opportunity to sit down and rest. Author Kevin Callan retraced a Nova Scotia Loading your personal and shared group gear ■■ Any changes to the speaker schedule historic canoe route described in the classic in your boat is part art and part science. This will be posted online, at the Information 1908 book The Tent Dwellers, a week-long hands-on workshop will equip you with tips Booth, and in the speaker room area. See venture through Keji National Park and the and tricks to pack your kit for a dry, safe and www.canoecopia.com Shelburne River. You won’t want to miss this enjoyable multi-day journey without having to one. cut the handle off your toothbrush.

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Croix National Scenic Riverway. Consisting of the universe. The daily rise and fall of tides, Preston Ciere two rivers, the St. Croix and its largest tributary, the biweekly waxing and waning from neaps Making the Portage Fun abc Fri 7:30p, Sylvania the Namekagon, this unique waterway was one to springs and back again is evidence of our Portaging can be fun—seriously! If you’d like to of the first eight protected by the law passed by connection to things beyond the planet we call take your paddling adventures to more remote Congress in 1968. Park Ranger Dale Cox will home. Solar and lunar gravitation, the Earth’s and serene places, carrying your canoe over your share the history of this special National Park rotation, and the contours of the sea floor all head is the best way to do it—and it doesn’t and the recreational opportunities that await impact the cycle of tides and currents. We will have to be awful! Through funny stories, learn you, including pristine waters for paddling, explore the dominant components of this cycle, from Preston’s experience (and mistakes) as he primitive shoreline camping, and world class learn how tides are predicted, and discuss the shares tips on how to get started portaging and fishing. fluid dynamics of a range of tidal phenomena. how to make things go a little easier on the trail. Physics and Paddlesports: Encore The effort is worth it because the best places are Arthur D’Amato Enlightenment over the portage! Strength and Fri 7:30p, Caribou Conditioning for Every year, there are more questions than time Evan Paddlesports abc allows after the Baga scientists finish their talks. Coulson Sat 1:30p, Killarney The Mindful Paddler: This year, our second “talk” will be completely This talk presents Caring for the Places dedicated to Q&A. Did something about tides and distills best We Love abc pique your interest? Are you considering Sat 1:30p, Sylvania practices from the dimples on your surf-ski? Heard some half- Outdoor enthusiasts world of strength cocked theories about weather cocking? If there can model stewardship and conditioning and is a question that you’ve been yearning to ask, in powerful ways, teaches you how to New you can post it at paddlephysics.engr.wisc.edu serving as both apply them to paddle (or bring it with you). Greg, Doug, and Dress protectors and sports. What injuries are paddlers prone to and will team up and have an answer ready for you! promoters of the New how do you avoid them? How do you improve natural places on performance? What is a periodized program and Renee which we depend for recreation and renewal. how do you create one that is suitable for you DuFresne & Spike Join Evan Coulson, Wisconsin State Advocate and your sport? Learn from a certified exercise DeBoer The Kayak Paddle for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor physiologist how to train like the best to be your Timewarp: Ethics, to explore principles and practices that best on the water. Contemporary vs. empower paddlers to travel with consciousness abc Traditional Paddles and care. Gain skills for thoughtful trip Sat 1-4p, Atrium Rachel Dodge New planning, informed flat water and river travel, Baja: The Sea of Cortez Islands The “Skinny Stick” and considerate shared use of the celebrated and National Parks (the “Greenland” or waterways we all love. Develop your voice for Sat 9:30a, BWCA “Aleutian” or other sharing these skills and ethics with others. Sun 12:30p, Bear traditional blade) may The desert wilderness and wildlife-rich waters seem a world apart from European paddles. of the Sea of Cortez make for one of the best Well, they are—and they are not. Come explore winter paddling destinations in North America. the differences, the similarities, and the uses With warm sunny weather, clear waters, and and techniques that are specific or similar to stunning scenery, Baja offers almost limitless each. Learn when and how to choose which opportunities for kayaking. Learn about the paddle and where to find resources on selecting, flora and fauna of Baja, and discover paddling purchasing, or building your paddle. If you are around the little-known Isla San Jose. Images of new to kayaking or contemplating the addition towering coastal mountains, aquamarine water, of a traditional paddle, this is a great place to and blue whales more than five times the length start. of a kayak are so inviting you’ll want to grab the next flight to Mexico. Traditional Greenland Rolling Demo Dale Cox Sun 2:00p, Pool The Wild and Scenic St. Croix and Did you know that there are over 30 different Namekagon Kris Dressler, Greg Anderson, & ways to roll a kayak? Greenland rolling is a Fri 4:30p, Superior Doug Neal combination of skills and fun! Some of the Sat 3:30p, Superior The Physics of Tides rolls are necessary for survival as an arctic seal Fri 6:30p, Caribou Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and hunter, some are the result of fun and friendly Scenic Rivers Act this year with a visit to the St. Ocean paddling reminds us of our place in please see canoecopia.com for changes Rutabaga Paddlesports presents — Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 | 31 PRESENTATIONS

one-upmanship competition. Renee, Spike (and new friendships, as well as breakdowns and David friends) participated in the Greenland National Ellingson setbacks. What worked and what didn’t? Now Kayaking the Erie Qajaqing Championship in Aasiaat, Greenland heading into year two with a baby on board, how Canal and Hudson in July 2017. will the Elliotts live the Wild River Life and River to the Statue of what lessons stuck? Join the couple to learn how Liberty Fri 7:30p, Voyageur you can live the “Vanlife” optimized for river Israel Dunn Sun 1:30p, Loon exploration. Brought to you by Native Join the Paddle Pilgrim Watercraft for this adventure abc Pedal vs.Paddle down the historic Erie Garrett Fache Fri 4:30p, Caribou Brought to you by Bending Sat 3:30p, Caribou Canal and Hudson New Branches Pedal driven kayaks River. Called the “8th Paddle Manitoba have taken the angling Wonder of the World” when it was completed Sat 2:30p, BWCA scene by storm. 200 years ago, the canal opened the continent When you think What was once an to a surge of immigrants who settled the frontier Canada paddling, you on-the-water novelty is and transformed the 13 colonies into a great often think British now the norm, but is it nation. Award-winning photographs, compelling Columbia, Yukon, worth the extra cost? Is the ability to fish “hands stories, and memorable music bring the exterior Ontario. But what free” really as big a deal as people make it out to and interior landscapes to life on this epic about Manitoba? With New be? Learn the pros and cons of both pedal- and journey. over 110,000 lakes, 56 paddle- driven boats, then take an in-depth look named rivers, and the coast of Hudson Bay, at different fishing styles and discuss when each Manitoba has it all. From raging white water type of kayak really has the advantage. Israel and gorgeous isolated lakes to waterfalls up to 14 wants to help you choose the best kayak for meters, this amazing province is over 15% water. YOUR fishing conditions. Why not come explore it?

Paddles and Photographs abc Andrew & Fri 5:30p, Bear Ethan Elkins New Sun 12:30p, Algonquin SUP Expedition and Adventure abc Taking expensive camera equipment on a Sat 2:30p, Killarney paddling trip can be intimidating. Though it is Whether on overnight camping trips or on easy to just take a cell phone, there is something 2-week expeditions, tripping on stand up Susan & Adam special about a real camera and high-resolution paddleboards is exploding. SUP manufacturers Elliott New Brought to you by NRS photographs. Here are some tips & tricks and see this demand and are creating new lines Wild River Life: A Wild and Scenic Road Trip photographing hacks to help you get great shots. of rugged SUPs in both hard boards and Fri 6:30p, Algonquin Every trip Garrett guides, he takes up to 34 inflatables. Learn what boards are best suited for Sat 1:30p, BWCA pounds of camera gear. He wants to help you get you, how to rig your board, pack for your trip, With a goal to paddle 50 Wild & Scenic Rivers shooting outdoors, too. and the advantages/challenges paddleboards to celebrate 2018’s 50th anniversary of the Wild have over canoes/kayaks. In August 2016, & Scenic Rivers Act, Susan and Adam Elliott Andrew and his son, Ethan, paddled 200 miles hit the road. Selling everything and moving into Al & Marsha across the Boundary Waters on paddleboards. an old RV, the couple began kayaking, canoeing, Fairfield Come hear their story and get some tips. and rafting rivers in 2017 and will complete their Discover Sylvania tour in 2018. Learn what it means to be a Wild Sat 12:30p, Superior Sun 2:30p, Quetico & Scenic River and hear about the couple’s river Sylvania Wilderness is CHECK THE WEBSITE: adventures, such as kayaking the Virgin through a must-do destination Zion, night canoeing on the Saint Croix, or for paddlers! Old SCHEDULE CHANGES packrafting the Flathead at 5 months pregnant. We often get feedback (thank you! give us growth forest, gin- more!) that you’re disappointed because Confessions from Living on the Road: clear waters, abundant “the thing I wanted to see was cancelled.” River Style wildlife, and a real We get it, we want what you read here to be Sun 12:30p, Sylvania wilderness feel make for an amazing adventure. After a year of traveling in a 25-year-old motor The Truth. But the Real Truth is that stuff In the past it was a privately owned wilderness home, hauling too much kayaking, canoeing, club that hosted presidents and celebrities. sometimes happens. That’s why we keep rafting, and camping gear on their tour of Wild Discover the history and learn all you need our most up-to-date schedule available at & Scenic Rivers across the country, Adam and to know to plan your own adventure to this www.canoecopia.com Susan Elliott experienced beautiful places and wonderful place.

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be unpacked as Mona shares the secrets and Vern John & Fish Fritzell New stories of a well-perfected wilderness camping Wabakimi Trek New Ken Braband menu that will satisfy the hungriest and pickiest Sat 3:30p, Voyageur Adaptive Paddling with Team River Runner Wabakimi Provincial Park is the second largest Sat 10:30a, Killarney abc of appetites. If you’re looking to pack food that provincial park in Ontario at 2,200,000 acres. John Fritzell is an adaptive paddler on a mission is lightweight, nutritious, affordable, and easy to The park is surrounded by another 3 million to make up lost time. John picked up a kayak prepare, attend this session. acres of protected land. This huge wilderness paddle at age 50 after having last paddled at age complex protects woodland caribou habitat 11, partly because he couldn’t physically hold Michael Gray and provides over 1,000 miles of canoe routes. a paddle. His story takes him from London’s Dancing with Ice: Yet, fewer than 700 paddlers visit the park each Regent’s Canal to the Apostle Islands with the Paddling Greenland year. This presentation will retrace a 200-mile help of his paddling buddies from Team River with Greenlanders trek across this vast wilderness. One of the Runner’s Green Bay and Milwaukee chapters. Fri 4:30p, Voyageur highlights of the trip was a chance to see over Sun 2:30p, Voyageur 200 pictographs on a remote lake. Join Michael for Amy Funk stunning images Aging (and Living!) and video from two Authentically different trips to Sat 12:30p, Caribou Greenland’s West Sun 2:30p, Loon New Worry about changes Coast. Paddling with that occur as you grow Greenland National Champions Maligiaq and older? Could you use Jenna Padilla, these were trips of a lifetime! The some tips to quell your sounds of paddling through bergy bits provide worries and empower a breathtaking backdrop for arctic kayaking you to face aging? The adventure. Hear stories of seal stew, whale

Photo: Nate Ptacek Photo: Nate harmful media view of sushi, and graves in our campsite—or was it successful aging focuses only on our physical camping in a gravesite? Join Michael to learn Dave & Amy Freeman being. While this is important, a better view of about paddling in Arctic Greenland! Brought to you by MTI Life Jackets aging focuses on our whole person, using nature A Year in the Wilderness Fri 5:30p, Quetico to help us age authentically. Authentic aging Sat 1:30p, Superior involves focusing on our whole self, spending WHERE ARE THE Sun 2:30p, Superior time in nature and leaving a legacy. New On September 23, 2015, Dave and Amy inspirations added for the 2018 presentation! SPEAKER ROOMS? embarked on a year long adventure in the Canoecopia has 12 Speaker Rooms in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. three areas. A Canoecopia wristband is That’s 365 days exploring and documenting Mona Gauthier your entrance in to all Speaker Rooms. the Wilderness with the purpose of keeping Food Dehydration America’s most visited wilderness area in 101 abc Main floor rooms are to the right of Sat 10:30a, BWCA people’s consciousnesses throughout the entire the Lobby from the main Canoecopia The excitement of year. They used their adventure as a platform entrance doors. As you face the food planning and preparing to educate about the threat posed by sulfide-ore concessions to your left are Sylvania, for a wilderness copper mines being proposed near the BWCAW. Algonquin, BWCA; to your right are adventure can be The Freemans traveled roughly 2,000 miles by Superior and Quetico. enhanced by including canoe and ski with sled dogs, visiting over 500 your own dehydrated lakes, rivers and streams throughout the year. Upstairs rooms are above the down- meals. Thirty years stairs speaker rooms. Two stairways Gear for a Year abc of BWCA food prep lead up from the Lobby. Upstairs Fri 7:30p, Superior secrets will be shared along with basics on Sat 4:30p, Superior rooms are Atrium, Bear, Caribou, and dehydrating food, planning complete meals, and Loon. If you headed into the wilderness for a year, types of dehydrators. what would you bring? Get a look at the tents, Clarion Hotel rooms are connected stoves, sleep systems, clothing, canoe, paddles, The Unpacking of Mr. Food II abc to the show by an indoor walkway that and other equipment that Dave & Amy used Sun 12:30p, Carbiou begins near the cash register check out during the year they spent exploring the BWCA. Mr. Food is a Frost River Camp Cook’s Kitchen Learn what worked and what didn’t, along with Pack made of 18 oz. waxed canvas that dutifully area in the Canoecopia Lobby. Clarion ideas about what to pack on your next adventure carries all food and food prep items on BWCA rooms are Voyageur, Killarney, and the in any season. trips. Thirty-three years of tips and tricks will Pool.

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The Backcountry Gourmet abc Don Halloran Sat 1-4p, Atrium Lake Superior’s AMERICAN CANOE Drop by for these mini workshops as Michael Shoreline Parks demonstrates how to use commonly available Sat 11:30a, Caribou ASSOCIATION supermarket foods to whip up great meals in During the summer Rendezvous: the Future of Paddlesport camp. Get ideas for salads or fast and quick of 2017, Don and his pasta Caprese, all topped off with fresh baked wife explored all of Education items like jalapeño cheddar cornbread and the US and Canadian New time and format! chocolate peanut butter brownies. Come learn parks bordering Saturday, March 10, 2018, 7:45-8:45 am some new camp cooking tricks, all from single- Lake Superior. This Voyageur Room, Clarion Hotel burner stoves, and prepare to sample! careful and in-depth Coffee and light breakfast fare served exploration gave them an excellent understanding of the recreational Don’t miss the America Canoe Association’s opportunities available while circling Lake (ACA) Paddler’s Rendezvous, brought to Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the you by the ACA, your local State Directors world. Paddling, hiking, biking, and historic and Rutabaga. Join Carrie Schlemmer, the opportunities abound. They traveled this 1,300- ACA’s Education Coordinator, for a compre- mile circle tour very slowly in a 1964 VW Bus. hensive look at the latest in Instruction from Join Don as he shares their discoveries. the ACA. In addition, an expert panel of paddlesports Trainers and Educators will opine on where the future of paddlesport education is heading and answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity! Stop Gail Green & Grant Herman by on your way to the show! Apostle Islands Full Circle Tour Sat 10:30a, Superior Sun 10:30a, Superior The Apostle Island National Lakeshore on Lake Superior is an absolute paradise for sea kayakers and attracts paddlers from around the globe. Grant Herman and Gail Green, EAST COAST pioneers of Apostle Islands sea kayaking, infuse PADDLESPORTS their backgrounds as educators and passionate Debra Hawthorne kayakers into this lively presentation where SYMPOSIUM Brought to you by Nova Craft Canoe ON-WATER CLASSES. EXHIBITORS. SEE CHARLESTON. vivid imagery, music, and humor will leave you The 3 P’s: Food for Your Adventure abc fully engaged. You’ll launch with a past-to- Fri 5:30p, BWCA present-day tour of cultural highlights, cruise by Sun 1:30p, Caribou lighthouses and sea caves, and land with a thirst Gathering with friends and family around meals to revisit or see for the first time this Superior and snacks is central to a fun trip whether location. you are just going out for a day, a weekend or a month. Join Debra to discuss Preserving, Packing, and Preparing food for your outdoor Jay Gustafson adventure. Preserving food that is wholesome, Solo Canoe Minnesota’s tasty, and safe for your trip is simple and fun. Rivers: All of Them Debra will share ideas for packing foods and Sat 4:30p, Sylvania ways to prepare them by the campfire. Learn the While you likely know that basics and let your imagination run wild in your Minnesota has over 10,000 menu planning. lakes, did you know that there are also 34 rivers New designated as state water trails? With over 4,500 mapped river miles throughout the state, there is an abundance of solo paddling opportunities Save the dates for Canoecopia

available to match nearly all skill sets and March 8-10, 2019 CHARLESTON, APRIL 20 - 22 abilities. Join Waterway Jay as he discusses March 13-15, 2020 SOUTH CAROLINA 2018 leaving everything behind to turn his passion for March 12-14, 2021 CHARLESTONCOUNTYPARKS.COM/EASTCOAST paddling into his full-time pursuit. please see canoecopia.com for changes Rutabaga Paddlesports presents — Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 | 35 PRESENTATIONS

want to feel more comfortable on the water and abc How to Choose the Kayak that Works Best Canoeing in Style minimize your chances of capsizing on those Sat 1:30p, Pool for You abc Sun 12:00p, Pool Fri 7:30p, BWCA rough days. With style and finesse Debra will demonstrate Sat 10:30a, Caribou maneuvering a canoe efficiently. This session Trying to choose a kayak can be overwhelming Don Hynek & will provide pointers on how to control the with the seemingly endless variety of boats Daren Barrett canoe easily and with style. The goal is to available in the marketplace. Your goal is to find Paddling the paddle smart, not hard. the boat that fits your needs and your budget. For a step-by-step approach to finding the Cradle of Western Civilization kayak that works best for you, join Wayne for a Fri 7:30p, Bear Chris Hipgrave dynamic and detailed discussion. He will draw Sun 2:30p, Sylvania Brought to you by P&H upon his many years of teaching kayaking and Blue water, fantastic Custom Sea Kayaks fitting paddlers into kayaks so they can have an scenery, ancient Sea Kayaking the enjoyable experience. cultures, and centuries- Antarctic Peninsula old port towns; who Sun 11:30a, Sylvania The Art of Staying Upright in Your Kayak abc Christopher’s six-week Sat 2:30p, Sylvania wouldn’t love paddling exploration of the Sun 10:30a, Sylvania in the Greek islands? Antarctic Peninsula by Why not stay upright rather spending all that Come on a sea sea kayak with support energy getting upright? Traditional bracing kayaking adventure classes teach the slap brace, which is a one-shot over Homer’s from the research New vessel, Polar Pioneer, attempt at staying upright. This discussion wine-dark seas, allowed his group to paddle large swaths of this focuses on bracing and stroke techniques that furrowed by Greek remote, harsh, and fragile coast line, while also give you longer and more reliable support. and Trojan biremes, getting up close to some of the most incredible Whether on a small lake or on open water, when Roman galleys, and wildlife imaginable. Join him as he showcases the wind picks up and the water gets rough, Turkish göke. Paddling overseas can be tricky, the incredible interactions with the wildlife your need for support increases. Listen in if you and a few hints can make it easier. Daren and and the ever-changing ice in one of the most threatened environments in the world.

Wayne Horodowich Essential Equipment for Paddling abc Fri 6:30p, BWCA Sat 9:30a, Caribou Whether you go out for a day, a week, or a month, there is certain equipment that paddlers need to make the most of their trip. Wayne, the founder of the University of Sea Kayaking, has been guiding adventure trips for over 43 years nationally and internationally. Join him for an enthusiastic give-and-take discussion as he shares his “must have” list with you so you can better enjoy your own adventures on the water.

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Don take you on an adventure based from the Boundary Waters Canoeing with Style island of Poros through volcanic islands, olive Fri 4:30p, Quetico abc groves, medieval ports, ancient temples, and Sat 9:30a, Quetico some of the most beautiful salt water paddling Sun 11:30a, Quetico imaginable. If you’ve ever been to the Boundary Waters and competed for campsites on a popular lake, fussed with fire on a rainy day, slept in a wet Ginna Irwin tent or been bugged by bugs, bears, or rodents, Wilderness First Aid this session is for you. Discover how to get away for Paddlers abc from the crowd, choose essential gear, and stay Fri 5:30p, Algonquin dry when it rains all day. Learn what equipment Sat 10:30a, Bear works and what doesn’t. Cliff will discuss the Getting hurt or sick Cliff Jacobson UTM (Universal Trans Mercator) system of is a quick way to ruin Canoeing Wild Rivers Sat 3:30p, Quetico navigation and Boundary Waters Canoe Area your paddling trip. Join abc Sun 1:30p, Quetico maps that utilize this system. Ginna as she explores Loosely based on Cliff’s flagship book, Canoeing the treatment and Wild Rivers, this fast-paced presentation focuses prevention of injuries New on canoeing remote northern rivers and remote FEEDBACK? YES! and illnesses common but easy U.S. and Canadian rivers that are How can we improve the show? What to paddlers. In this presentation, you’ll be suitable for those with limited paddling skills. did you think of the presentations you introduced to providing simple first aid and Tips and tricks and lots of laughs are the rule attended? We need your comments and assessing the need for evacuation. She’ll discuss at Cliff’s seminars. There’s practical advice for suggestions! Thanks for helping us make management for sun-related injuries, infections, every outing, whether it’s close to home or off Canoecopia even better! shoulder dislocations, and more. Attendees will the beaten path. come away with new awareness of the skills and www.canoecopia.com/feedback knowledge they can develop to have confidence during a medical emergency in the outdoors.

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you with stories, failures, and successes from Andrea Knepper these adventures. Learn about what goes into & Tiara Coats planning extended expeditions, how Alyce has Troubleshooting cultivated the confidence to become the long Rescue Struggles distance paddler she is today, and her upcoming abc Sun 1:00p, Pool 2019 expedition! Do you struggle to re-enter a sea kayak? This pool presentation is for you! This isn’t a demonstration of a Jerry Karbon picture perfect T-rescue Taking Lines and Building Forms abc or the latest self-rescue Sat 1-4p, Atrium technique. We will Have a canoe you think would be better with walk you through some tweaks to its length, width, or depth? Or a guidelines to help you canoe you’d like to copy or an old hull you problem-solve when want to recreate? Have a table of offsets for your rescue just isn’t your dream canoe and need help translating quite working. Built from Mary Langlie the numbers to wooden forms? Join Jerry as real-life experience and Offseason Preparation for Paddling abc he demonstrates how to take measurements Sun 1:30p, Atrium frustration, we’ll share New off an existing canoe to make and assemble the Come join Mary for an active session in which some solutions to help you figure out how to get components for a strip or wood and canvas you will discover ways to keep yourself in yourself or your paddling partner back in the canoe form. Learn how you can tweak those shape over the winter and reclaim flexibility boat so you can safely explore more places. measurements to modify the design. and strength before you get in your boat for the first time next summer. This session is Marty Koch appropriate for all ages and skill levels. You will Craig Kitchen Basic River Safety for the Casual Paddler learn stretches and strength building activities The Canoe Fri 5:30p, Killarney that can be taken with you and performed in any Sat 11:30a, Voyageur abc Sun 2:30p, Caribou environment. No need for an expensive gym The film The Canoe captures the human On the river, stuff happens. While paddling membership or fancy equipment! connection and bond created by Canada’s well- is usually a safe and enjoyable pastime, known craft and symbol, the canoe. Through problems and accidents do occur. Join stories of five paddlers across the province Marty as he presents information, geared to Nathaniel of Ontario, the film underscores the strength the novice or beginner, on how to be a safe Langlie of the human spirit and how the canoe can paddler by recognizing and avoiding the most The Poetry of Earth be a vessel for creating deep and meaningful common hazards. Learn about strainers, river Sun 11:30a, Loon connections. Filmed by Goh Iromoto, it obstructions, eddies, river classifications, The Poetry of Earth features several beautiful settings in Ontario. cold weather paddling, and flooding from an is a short film by experienced trip leader. Learn how proper Nathaniel Langlie that was presented at Andrea Knepper training and preparation can reduce your chances of encountering safety mishaps. the 2017 Fresh Coast Leaning Into the Wave: 17 Things We’ve Film Festival. The film Learned from Paddling Together Sat 3:30p, Killarney explores how nature What do a school librarian, a gang member, Alyce Kuenzli can provide an escape a retired probation officer, a felon, and a high Source of Confidence: from the day-to-day grind. Join Nathaniel as he school student have in common? Seemingly not The Mississippi and presents the film, along with a few other short much—except a love of paddlesport, adventure, Missouri Rivers films created in Marquette, Michigan, that Sat 1:30p, Loon and a desire to grow in paddling knowledge show the beauty of nature. Alyce Kuenzli is one and skill. Together, we’ve learned that in life, of only a handful as in paddling, you have to lean into the waves of people to have and it’s best to have a friend around. Come canoed both of North Check out Canoecopia Live on Facebook hear our stories—some poignant, some pretty America’s longest all weekend! funny—about how this paddling community rivers: the Mississippi keeps growing together while working at New Thanks to Jessie Hieb Productions and Missouri. Travel paddling...and life. www.theliveswelllived.com along these routes with Alyce, as she regales

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them to more effectively support the outdoors strategies for overall well-being. No prior yoga women in their lives. Better understanding and experience necessary! Come as you are. Please communication = more fun on the water! bring a mat or towel if you have one.

SUP for Women: Walk on Water abc Fri 4:30p, Loon Sat 12:30p, Killarney Christopher In this fun and informational talk, Anna guides Lockyer Brought to you by P&H women getting started in SUP. Come learn and Custom Kayaks ask questions in a supportive and empowering environment. Anna will talk about the power Great Northern Photo: scottmartinimages.com of introducing SUP to her 72 year old Mother, Peninsula: Newfoundland Anna Levesque creating a new possibility and context for Sat 12:30p, Sylvania Brought to you by BIC SUP & Werner Paddles their relationship. Please come as you are and Located at the most Better Relationships, More Confidence, discover the joy of walking on water at any age! Eastern portion of More Fun Fri 7:30p, Loon Yoga for Paddling abc North America, New Did you know that women experience a different Sat 9:30a, Atrium Newfoundland is an Sun 10:30a, Atrium stress response than men? Science also shows island well known for its rugged beauty and Billions of dollars are spent trying to reduce that women and men activate different parts welcoming hospitality. Join Christopher as low back pain when most of it can be treated of the brain when communicating and making he treats you to stories of a six-day journey with consistent stretching. In this all-levels class decisions. Understanding these differences along the Great Northern Peninsula. Along the Anna leads you through poses that target the between men and women can empower women journey, he and his group encountered hundreds misalignment in the body caused by paddling. to better understand themselves and restore of icebergs and abandoned communities that Addressing these misalignments can reduce their confidence. When men have a better were resettled by the government, and some the risk of injury in the low back, hips, and understanding of how women respond to stress, amazing scenery and challenging sea kayaking. shoulders, and provide freedom from pain and make decisions and communicate, it allows discomfort. She weaves in stress management Continued on page 45

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CANOECOPIA IS jam-packed with things to do and see! Use this 4-page pull-out section to keep track of speakers and events happening throughout the weekend. Find last-minute changes (and there are likely to be a few) at canoecopia.com

Aluminum Chef Competition Special Guests Our crowd-pleasing cook-off returns Sharing extraordinary tales that we think Saturday, 4:30 pm. Quetico Room you’ll find inspiring and entertaining

ONCE again, our three Aluminum Chefs will test their camp Jim Baird is an adventurer, videographer, writer, and photographer. culinary skills against each other in true outdoor style. Kevin His early outdoor explorations developed into a passion for wilderness Callan returns as our unstoppable travel in Canada’s far north. An avid canoeist, he has several MC in this fast-paced event. Woods- impressive whitewater trips to his credit. He’s also the first person on woman Mona Gauthier and former record to complete a self-propelled trek across the northern Ungava park ranger Marty Koch go up against Peninsula in winter, a 230-mile Arctic trip he completed solo. In local chef Luke Zahm of the Driftless the same year, Jim and his brother, Ted, won season 4 of History Cafe in Viroqua, WI. Using MSR Channel’s hit survival series Alone, where they survived for 75 days on northern Vancouver Island. stoves and cook kits and a pantry of simple ingredients you might have Susan & Adam Elliott’s adult lives have revolved around rivers. After on your next camping trip (donated by the Driftless Cafe), our 15+ years teaching kayaking and raft guiding, Susan recently completed chefs will compete for the best appetizer, entree and dessert. her Master’s degree with a focus on river restoration and is on the board of American Whitewater. Adam has over 20 years of professional Come join the fun - you could be one of the judges from the river guiding, photography, and film production, and a Bachelor’s of audience who will determine the winner of each course! Architecture degree. It fits that they’d take a 2-year road trip to paddle 50 Wild and Scenic Rivers all over the country to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

Will Steger is a formidable voice calling for understanding and the preservation of the Arctic and the Earth. Best known for his legendary polar exploration, Steger has traveled tens of thousands of miles by dogsled and canoe sled, leading teams on some of the most significant polar expeditions in history. Will has received worldwide recognition and numerous honors for his record-setting explorations and interactive educational initiatives. In 2006, Steger received the Lindbergh Award for “numerous polar expeditions, deep understanding of the environment and efforts to raise awareness of current environmental threats, especially climate change.”

Drop-In Clinics Saturday, 1-4 pm, Atrium DROP-IN Clinics are back! For three hours on Saturday afternoon, we invite you to drop by the Atrium for some show and share. Join our speakers for informal conversations and demonstrations as you learn to build a wooden paddle (Bach), tie a few knots (Shapiro & Gasper), explore traditional vs. Euro paddles (DuFresne & DeBoer), discover a few camp cooking tricks and tips (Gray), and learn to take lines and build your own boat forms (Karbon).

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R. Pauli A. Levesque H. Schwartz I. Dunn D. Mongno D. York T. Thomsen D. Cox C. Jacobson 4:30 The Kayak Forward Stroke SUP for Women: Walk on Wilderness Paddling Wood- Pedal vs. Paddle Basics of Dressing for An Introduction to Shipwreck Interpretation Wild and Scenic St. Croix Boundary Waters 4:30 Water land Caribou Provincial Park Paddling Adventure Canoeing and Kayaking for Paddlers and Namekagon Canoeing with Style

D. Mongno B. Perry G. Fache C. Zarley A. Talley G. Irwin D. Hawthorne T. Bauer D. & A. Freeman 5:30 Selecting a Kayak Paddle The Heart and Soul of Paddles and Photographs Catching Canoe Country Lake Tall Tales from the Fur Wilderness First Aid for The 3 P’s: Food for Your 3 Paddling Destinations A Year in the Wilderness FRIDAY 5:30 Paddling Trout Trade Trails Paddlers Adventure for 3-day Weekends

J. Ringdahl S. MacGregor N. Sims, M. Neuzil K. Dressler, G. Anderson, P. & S. Schurke S. & A. Elliott W. Horodowich F. Shermock K. Callan 6:30

FRIDAY Preparing for When Things The Art of Great Adventure The Natural History of the D. Neal Arctic Trails and Their Wild River Life: A Wild Essential Equipment for Quetico Canoe Routes The Complete Guide to 6:30 Go Wrong! Writing Canoe The Physics of Tides Secret Tales and Scenic Road Trip Paddling Winter Camping

J. Chase A. Levesque D. Hynek, D. Barrett K. Dressler, G. Anderson, P. Ciere J. Vandiver & One W. Horodowich D. & A. Freeman J. Baird 7:30

Power to the Paddle: Exercises Better Relationships, More Paddling the Cradle of D. Neal Clarion Hotel Speaker (and pool!) Schedule on Page 44 Making the Portage Fun Match Band Choose the Kayak that Gear for a Year Surviving History 7:30 to Improve Your Paddling Confidence, More Fun Western Civilization Physics and Paddlesports Paddle Songs Works Best for You Channel’s Alone

A. Levesque C. Wilson H. Schwartz W. Horodowich A. Talley C. Zarley R. Dodge T. Bauer C. Jacobson 9:30 Yoga for Paddling Blade, Body, Boat: The Wilderness Paddling Wood- Essential Equipment for Tall Tales from the Fur Catching Canoe Country Baja: The Sea of Cortez 3 Paddling Destinations Boundary Waters 9:30 Hydrodynamics of Paddling land Caribou Provincial Parkk Paddling Trade Trails Lake Trout Islands and Nat’l Parks for 3-day Weekends Canoeing with Style D. Mongno M. Lou Cerami G. Irwin W. Horodowich B. Swab J. Bates M. Gauthier G. Green, G. Herman W. Steger 10:30 Basics of the Forward Stroke SUP Basics: A Beginner’s Wilderness First Aid for Choose the Kayak that Works Getting Started as a History and Ecology of Food Dehydration 101 Apostle Islands Full Canoe Sledding: Polar

10:30 Guide Paddlers Best for You Kayak Angler Old Growth Forests Circle Tour Adventures D. Mongno M. & B. Marko J. Browning D. Halloran T. Williams J. Van Den Brandt D. Tobey, M. Koch S. Nelson K. Callan 11:30 Selecting a Kayak Paddle Canoe Camping with Babies What’s in Your First Aid Kit? Lake Superior’s Shoreline A Week on Oregon’s Better Wildlife The Ozark National BWCA Sites for Your The Complete Guide to

11:30 and Toddlers Parks Willamette River Photography Scenic Riverways Next Canoe Trip Winter Camping 12:30 L. Sobota J. Olson, M. Ziegler A. Funk C. Lockyer R. McLeod F. Shermock A. & M. Fairfield J. Baird SATURDAY Drop-In Clinics 1-4pm Great Lakes—Great Risks Wild Rice and the Tapered Aging (and Living!) Great Northern Penin- Paddling the Upper Quetico Canoe Routes Discover Sylvania Surviving History J. Bach: Making Your Own 12:30 Boat: A Special Tradition Authentically sula: Newfoundland Mississippi River Channel’s Alone Bent Shaft Wood Paddle R. DuFresne & S. DeBoer: A. Kuenzli S. Osthoff C. Wright E. Coulson N. Schroeter S. & A. Elliott D. & A. Freeman K. Callan 1:30 Contemporary vs. Source of Confidence: The MI Revelations of a Canoe Florida’s Paradise Coast and Caring for the Places We ER Procedures in the Wild River Life: A Wild A Year in the Wilderness Ontario’s Top Canoe 1:30 SATURDAY Traditional Paddles and MO Rivers Country Guide Everglades Paddling Play Wilderness and Scenic Road Trip Routes

M. Gray: The Backcountry V. & K. Popp N. Sims, M. Neuzil B. Schultz W. Horodowich P. & S. Schurke G. Fache C. Amidon J. Baird 2:30 Gourmet Canoeing and Camping with The Natural History of the Kayaking for Wisconsin The Art of Staying Every Lake Has A Story Paddle Manitoba Paddling Isle Royale Lessons From the Trail 2:30 J. Karbon: Taking Lines & Kids in the Great Outdoors Canoe Smallmouth Bass Upright in Your Kayak National Park

Building Forms K.A. Miller, A. Tornes B. Perry I. Dunn T. Thompson, J. Vandiver & One J. Bates D. Cox C. Jacobson 3:30 D. Shapiro & D. Gasper: The Fabulous Fox River Water Paddling New Zealand’s Great Pedal vs.Paddle R. McAllister Match Band The Farthest Side of The St. Croix and Canoeing Wild Rivers 3:30 Knots for Paddlers Trail and NPS Assistance Barrier Island Natural North Florida Paddle Songs Widlife Ecology Namekagon Rivers

R. Pauli K. Wikle D. Mongno S. Nelson J. Gustafson T. Pflieger D. Morrison D. & A. Freeman Aluminum Chef 4:30 The Kayak Forward Stroke How to Find Your Groove in Basics of Dressing for any Catching Your Next Fish in Solo Canoe MN Rivers: Paddle in Paradise: Door Geology of the Apostle Gear for a Year Competition 4:30 Rough Water Paddling Paddling Adventure the BWCA All of Them County Islands A. Levesque J. Olson, M. Ziegler C. Wright S. Osthoff W. Horodowich J. Van Den Brandt P. & S. Schurke G. Green, G. Herman K. Callan 10:30 Yoga for Paddling Wild Rice and the Tapered Florida’s Paradise Coast and Revelations of a Canoe The Art of Staying Better Wildlife Every Lake Has A Story Apostle Islands Full Canoeing Nova Scotia’s

10:30 Boat: A Special Tradition Everglades Paddling Country Guide Upright in Your Kayak Photography Circle Tour Wilderness D. Mongno N. Langlie S. Nelson R. McLeod C. Hipgrave J. Bates D. York J. Baird C. Jacobson 11:30 Basics of the Forward Stroke The Poetry of Earth Catching Your Next Fish in Paddling the Upper Missis- Sea Kayaking the History and Ecology of An Introduction to Four Rivers to the Boundary Waters SUNDAY 11:30 the BWCA sippi River Antarctic Peninsula Old Growth Forests Canoeing and Kayaking Labrador Sea Canoeing with Style J. Chase J. Van Barriger R. Dodge M. Gauthier S. & A. Elliott G. Fache D. Tobey, M. Koch C. Amidon K. Callan 12:30 Perfectly Pack Your Kayak for Paddling, BBQ, & Floods: A Baja: The Sea of Cortez The Unpacking of Mr. Food II Living on the Road - Paddles and Photographs The Ozark National Paddling Isle Royale Ontario’s Top Canoe

12:30 a Multi-day Trip South Carolina Sampler Islands and National Parks River Style Scenic Riverways National Park Routes SUNDAY M. Langlie D. Ellingson D. Morrison D. Hawthorne P. & S. Schurke T. Thompson, T. Pflieger S. Nelson C. Jacobson 1:30 Offseason Preparation for Kayaking the Erie Canal and Geology of the Apostle Islands The 3 P’s: Food for Your Arctic Trails and Their R. McAllister Paddle in Paradise: Door BWCA Sites for Your Canoeing Wild Rivers 1:30 Paddling Hudson River Adventure Secret Tales Natural North Florida County Next Canoe Trip

J. Stachovak A. Funk B. Schultz M. Koch D. Hynek, D. Barrett J. Vandiver & One N. Schroeter D. & A. Freeman A. & M. Fairfield 2:30 Fitting Your Kayak Aging (and Living!) Kayaking for Wisconsin Basic River Safety for the Paddling the Cradle of Match Band ER Procedures in the A Year in the Wilderness Discover Sylvania 2:30 Authentically Smallmouth Bass Casual Paddler Western Civilization Paddle Songs Wilderness

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J. Ringdahl S. MacGregor N. Sims, M. Neuzil K. Dressler, G. Anderson, P. & S. Schurke S. & A. Elliott W. Horodowich F. Shermock K. Callan 6:30

J. Chase A. Levesque D. Hynek, D. Barrett K. Dressler, G. Anderson, P. Ciere J. Vandiver & One W. Horodowich D. & A. Freeman J. Baird 7:30 Power to the Paddle: Exercises Better Relationships, More Paddling the Cradle of D. Neal Making the Portage Fun Match Band Choose the Kayak that Gear for a Year Surviving History 7:30 to Improve Your Paddling Confidence, More Fun Western Civilization Physics and Paddlesports Paddle Songs Works Best for You Channel’s Alone

Rutabaga Paddlesports presents — Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 | 43 SPEAKER SCHEDULE Clarion Hotel Pool Demos — Clarion Hotel Voyageur Killarney SATURDAY SUNDAY M. Gray J. Browning J. Blakeney D. Hawthorne Dancing with Ice: Paddling What’s in Your First Aid Kit? Moving Around on a SUP Canoeing in Style 4:30 Greenland 12:00 with Style K. Westfahl M. Koch A. & S. Bloyd-Peshkin J. Blakeney Family Friendly Paddling in Basic River Safety for the Assisted Rescue Kayak Moving Around on a SUP 5:30 the Northwoods Casual Paddler 12:30 Workshop with Style D. York J. Van Barriger S. Mertz A. Knepper, T. Coats

FRIDAY Paddling Norway’s Lofoten Packing the Perfect ‘Oh Sh!t’ Boat Control Demystified Troubleshooting Kayak 1:00 6:30 Islands Emergency Kit Rescue Struggles D. Ellingson A. & S. Bloyd-Peshkin D. Hawthorne D. Mongno Kayaking the Erie Canal Ten Tips for Becoming a Canoeing in Style Essential Skills for the Kayak 1:30 7:30 and Hudson River Better Paddler Angler A. & S. Bloyd-Peshkin S. MacGregor B. Perry R. DuFresne, S. DeBoer Ten Tips for Becoming a The Art of Great Adventure Coaching Ourselves: Moving Traditional Greenland Rolling 2:00 9:30 Better Paddler Writing Sideways Demo G. Anderson J. Fritzell, K. Braband B. Perry S. Mertz Circumnavigating Vancou- Adaptive Paddling with Team Kayak Rolling: Euro and Boat Control Demystified 2:30

10:30 ver Island River Runner Traditional C. Kitchen E. McDonah The Canoe The Paddler Artist-Creating

11:30 Art on the Water Pool Demonstration Notes B. Voight A. Levesque ■■ Pool sessions are 20 minutes long. Wood-Tikchik Rivers and SUP for Women: Walk on

12:30 Lakes, Alaska Water ■■ Pool demonstrations have significant capacity limitations. B. Nelson Jr A. D’Amato The fire code limits us to 99 people. Kayaking Glacier National Strength and Conditioning for 1:30 SATURDAY Park Paddlesports ■■ Since they’re so popular and space is limited, we clear out S. Mertz A. & E. Elkins the audience before each new demonstration. Line up early Kayaking the Kongakut SUP Expedition and for those you want to see. 2:30 Adventure V. Fish A. Knepper Wabakimi Trek 17 Things We’ve Learned from 3:30 Paddling Together L. Vogel & L. Buechler J. Van Barriger Women Empowered in the Packing the Perfect ‘Oh Sh!t’ How can you help 4:30 Wilderness Emergency Kit more kids get out B. Swab C. Lockyer on the water? Getting Started as a Kayak Sea Kayak Trip Planning

10:30 Angler Purchase a one-of-a-kind piece M. & B. Marko J. Browning created by Lissa Flemming, The Arrowhead Traverse Navigation 210: Beyond owner of Silverwaves Jewelry,

11:30 “Look, See, Go” with 100% proceeds going N. Schroeter B. Paulsen to Rutabaga’s Josh Kestleman Do I Have What It Takes to No One Paddles the Thoa Scholarship Fund. 12:30 Sea Kayak the Great Lakes?

SUNDAY T. Thomsen K. Westfahl Shipwreck Interpretation Family Friendly Paddling in 1:30 for Paddlers the Northwoods M. Gray L. Vogel & L. Buechler Dancing with Ice: Paddling Set up for Success: Women Greenland Empowered in the Wilderness 2:30 Visit us at Booth L1 to purchase.

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continued from page 40 the simple rules of great adventure writing, Canoe Camping with Babies and better blogging, sizzling slideshows, and trip Sea Kayak Trip Planning Toddlers abc Sun 10:30a, Killarney journals that jump off the page. This is a Sat 11:30a, Loon Sea kayaking is a great way for groups of like- practical, lighthearted, and humorous guide for Planning a canoe trip but thinking the kiddos minded people to explore the many nooks and adventurers packing pens and cameras as well as need to stay home? Don’t call the babysitter just crannies of our beautiful world! Would you like paddles. Find out what makes a great story, and yet. Canoe camping with babies and toddlers to go paddling with a group of friends but you what doesn’t (Hint: Nobody cares about your is loads of work but incredibly fun! Learn best are not sure where to start in the planning blueberry pancakes). Learn the secrets to getting packing, meal planning, gear, diapering, and process? Do you want to become more your stories published, how to avoid the six sleeping practices from Bobby and Maura knowledgeable about sea kayaking so you can get common adventure writing pitfalls, and 10 ways Marko who take their 2 children, Jack and out and explore our ever-changing paddling even pros can improve their storytelling. Rowan (ages 3 & 1), along on all their adventures environments? If yes, join Christopher to including frequent visits to the BWCA. explore the many aspects of planning a trip and The Arrowhead Traverse the variables that go into the planning equation. Sun 11:30a, Voyageur Bobby and Maura, along with their toddler and Scott infant, attempted a 170-mile journey across MacGregor the arrowhead of Minnesota. The three-part Trip Stories That journey included biking the Mesabi Trail, (Don’t) Suck: The Art paddling through the BWCA, and an attempted of Great Adventure backpacking expedition along the Border Route Writing abc Trail. Come hear the stories and lessons learned Fri 6:30p, Loon from three weeks through Minnesota’s Iron Sat 9:30a, Killarney Maura & Bobby Range, the BWCA, and the incredibly scenic Step inside an editor’s Marko Brought to you by Bending Branches Gunflint Trail. office and learn

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spectacular scenery and trackless wilderness Ellen McDonah made it a trip of a lifetime! The Paddler Artist: Creating Art on the Water Sat 11:30a, Killarney Any paddler can use creativity to enhance journal entries, sketches, writing projects, and memoirs during their river journeys. Ellen describes how she overcomes the challenges of making art during an expedition and shares helpful ways to experiment with non-traditional materials. Discover how journaling and sketching can be used as a springboard for other inspirational projects after the paddling is done. Reggie McLeod Paddling the Upper Mississippi River Sat 12:30p, Algonquin New Sun 11:30a, Caribou Karen Ann Miller & Angie Tornes Reggie will share the joys of paddling the The Fabulous Fox River Water Trail and SHOPPING & most interesting stretch of the biggest river National Park Service Assistance in America, whether you’re interested in Sat 3:30p, Loon PRESENTATIONS: TIPS paddling a short loop or camping out on an Keen paddler interest in exploring waterways FOR MAKING IT WORK island. He’ll also explore the recent boom in has spawned water trails worldwide. paddling the entire river, from Lake Itasca to Community supported water trails provide a We know that you may want to juggle the Gulf of Mexico. He’ll explain how to join series of sustainable, safe, legal water access and shopping for great deals with your desire group paddles, go through a lock, and how to camping sites along with public information. to hear our many wonderful presentations. get quality maps and other useful resources for Water trails eligible for designation under the Here are a few tips to make that easier. a river adventure. After the presentation he’ll National Water Trail System (NWTS) also provide more information including ecological ■■ Grab a cloth tote bag as you enter the distribute detailed river maps and other useful stewardship and public engagement. Members Main Hall to use for items you wish to materials. of the Fabulous Fox Water Trail committee will purchase. share their experience developing the water trail ■■ About 15-30 minutes before the Sherri Mertz in WI and IL with technical assistance provided Presentation you wish to hear begins, Boat Control by the National Park Service. Demystified head to one of our staffed Tote Check abc racks. Located just inside the Main Sat 1:00p, Pool Danny Mongno Hall entrance and beside Canoecopia Sun 2:30p, Pool Brought to you by NRS Customer Service, you can label and Paddling a kayak should Basics of Dressing store your tote. Note that at times the be fun, not frustrating. for any Paddling Speaker Rooms tend to fill, so you may Once you understand Adventure abc want to arrive early to get a seat. some basic concepts Fri 4:30p, Sylvania you will likely find that Sat 4:30p, Bear ■■ With your unpurchased items safely it is actually pretty easy. Making decisions on tucked away, you may exit through the Sherri Mertz has taught hundreds of students paddle clothing can be “Exit Without Purchases” door and how to kayak. She will share tips to improve confusing. Join Danny be on your way. balance, efficiency, and directional control that as he discusses what ■■ When you come back to the Tote work for all types of kayaks. you should look for in Check after the Presentation(s), get paddling attire. You’ll touch, try on, and dissect Kayaking the Kongakut paddle clothing, looking at what works best for your Tote Bag with all of your goodies Sat 2:30p, Voyageur the different conditions you will face. and continue shopping or go to the Caribou, wolves, and bears! Oh my! In 2007, Check-out. Sherri paddled the length of the Kongakut Selecting a Kayak Paddle abc ■■ Unclaimed Tote Bags are cleared at River, the only river which lies entirely within Fri 5:30p, Atrium Sat 11:30a, Atrium the end of each day. No items will be the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. We all share common goals when kayaking: to held overnight so be sure to claim your Along with a group of rafters, they started in the mountains of the Brooks Range and ended use less energy, be more comfortable, and have bag and purchase your items before more fun. The first step to get there is to make you leave Canoecopia for the day. in the Arctic Ocean 11 days later. Like any good adventure story, it started with a dream sure you have a properly-fitted paddle. In this And that’s how it works! and had some false starts and challenges. The interactive class, discover the best paddle design

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Basics of the Forward Stroke abc Steve Nelson Sat 10:30a, Atrium BWCA Sites that Will Enhance Your Next Sun 11:30a, Atrium Canoe Trip Efficiency is the ability to avoid wasting energy, Sat 11:30a, Superior a must to better enjoy your time as a paddler. Sun 1:30p, Superior Join Danny as he teaches you some basic skills Many wilderness travelers paddle right past to help your forward stroke become more historic, cultural, geologic, and scenic sites efficient. This interactive seminar is designed to without stopping to enrich their Boundary help kayakers, canoeists, and stand up paddlers. Waters experience. Come learn map locations, Come ready to have some fun. see photos, and hear stories of each site. New Stuart Osthoff sites for you to explore have been added to this Revelations of a Canoe Country Guide abc Essential Paddling Skills for Kayak Anglers presentation. Sat 1:30p, Bear Sun 1:30p, Pool abc Sun 10:30a, Caribou Understanding some key strokes and boat Catching Your Next Fish in the BWCA abc Straight out of the school of hard knocks, this is control skills will make fishing from a kayak Sat 4:30p, Caribou a hard-hitting lesson on what BWCAW/Quetico more effortless and more fun. We’ll even take a Sun 11:30a, Bear canoe campers struggle with the most: route look at what to do if you find yourself out of the A lure is tossed, the top water swirls...a big fish selection, paddling in the wind, portaging smart, boat and swimming alongside the fish! is after your lure. Play it right and you will have finding wildlife, and catching fish... plus a few fresh fish for a shore lunch, dinner, or bragging wilderness guide “believe it or not” tales. Invest rights when you return home. Learn key points New in becoming a better wilderness canoe camper. Dan Morrison to successfully fishing the Boundary Waters The return will be priceless. A Kayaker’s Guide to the Geologic History of including what tackle and lures to use, where to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore fish, what to keep, and more. Sat 4:30p, BWCA Sun 1:30p, Bear The Apostle Islands are a paddlers’s gem and offer a wide range of outstanding geological features. Most of these geological features are easily discovered if you know what to look THE BOUNDARY WATERS for and where. Learn about the 1-billion-year geological history of the National Lakeshore: BELONGS TO ALL OF US. how the islands were formed, how different features were formed, what these features look LET’S KEEP IT WILD. like, and where you can find these features. Enhance your experience in the Apostle Islands New Photo: WDNR by joining Dan in a geological treasure hunt. John Olson & Meghan Ziegler Wild Rice and the Tapered Boat: A Special Berlin Nelson, Jr Tradition of the North Sat 12:30p, Bear Kayaking Glacier Bay Sun 10:30a, Loon National Park Sat 1:30p, Voyageur Wild rice, “the food that grows on water,” is Three kayakers explored unique to our region and is tied tightly to the Muir Inlet in Glacier Bay canoe! Because of the importance and value of National Park, Alaska, in this rare plant, its harvest is regulated by the July 2016. The park is a State and tribes in a cooperative effort. John and majestic wilderness with Meghan will describe the plant, where it grows, 1,000 miles of coastline, and the critical importance of the “tapered hundreds of glaciers, boat” (canoe). Respectful harvest technique, New Leading the fight to protect the and abundant marine simple canoe modifications, and basic Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness life. They paddled through icebergs to explore wooden tools will be demonstrated. Audience since 1976. McBride glacier, the only tidal glacier in the participation is expected(!) and there will be a inlet, camped at Riggs glacier, then kayaked to few tasty bites of wild rice foods to sample. the raw beauty of Muir glacier. They paddled friends-bwca.org

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CanoeCopia2018Ad-FBWWOption2.indd 1 1/2/18 12:07 PM PRESENTATIONS DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE IN Rik Pauli Bear Paulsen Coaching Ourselves to be Better Paddlers: Brought to you by Stellar Brought to you by Moving Sideways abc Kayaks Northstar Canoe Sat 2:00p, Pool The Kayak Forward No One Paddles How many ways can you move your boat sideways or diagonally? How is your body TOURING Stroke abc the Thoa Fri 4:30p, Atirum Sun 12:30p, Killarney positioned? How is your blade? What are you Sat 4:30p, Atrium That’s what friend Rob doing with your boat? What markers or flags can The stroke used most Kesselring said, and you look for to let you know you are performing often in kayaking is research confirmed the stroke effectively, efficiently and safely? PERFORMANCE often misunderstood Rob was correct. A first Bonnie will offer ways we can coach ourselves to and can be the most New descent in the 1970s has be better paddlers by simple means of reflection challenging to perfect. This hands-on presenta- been followed by maybe and awareness. tion provides simple step-by-step information ten trips down it. The Thoa River runs west, and exercises obtained from some of the world’s Kayak Rolling: Euro and Traditional eventually to Great Slave Lake, through the Sat 2:30p, Pool best paddlers that will increase your forward southern Northwest Territories. Bear paddled Join Bonnie at the pool as she demonstrates and stroke efficiency. Enjoy paddling farther, faster, solo for 18 days starting at the headwaters and discusses basic concepts and components com- and safer with more control while using less ending before Great Slave. He found a beautiful mon to all kayak rolls. Learn about differences energy. river full of moose, whitewater, and abundant and similarities between Euro and Greenland beaches. He spent his final night in a jail! approaches to rolling. THE NEXT GENERATION We’re calling a bit of extra attention to the Tim Pflieger younger folks again this year. Paddle in Paradise: Door County Wisconsin Young Presenters: We “older” folks can Sat 4:30p, Algonquin be heard bemoaning that the paddler Sun 1:30p, BWCA demographic is trending older and that we Join Tim, professional wish more young people were passionate paddler and Door N C E ADVANCED PERFORMANCE. BUILT FOR ADVENTURE. M A T about the outdoors. Well, take heart! Our R O County expert, for O U F R I R N Young Presenters are paddlers under 35 who E Whether eating up the miles on expeditions or leisurely exploring the coast, these boats do it with precision G a visual journey of P have been doing cool things and have stories his favorite paddling to share. From epic adventures to environ- Bonnie Perry and grace. Featuring ﬁ nely tuned hulls with moderate rocker, softened chines and long waterlines, these destinations, local mental issues, local paddling trips to paddling An Evolving Plan: Paddling New Zealand’s attractions, and favorite hidden gems. Tim outstanding boats shine in any condition they encounter. Optimally balanced performance is what Delta’s as a family, these Young Presenters bring Great Barrier Island will explore launches and landings, landmarks, enthusiasm, energy, and a fresh perspective Sat 3:30p, Bear Performance Touring Kayaks are all about. paddle routes, and a favorite eatery or two. to their presentations. In February 2017 Bonnie and a group of hardy paddlers did not quite circumnavigate this Come and visit with Tim to plan your next We encourage you to check out these speak- SHOWN: DELTA 17 RUDDER, CHERRY RED amazing island off the coast of Auckland, NZ. paddle adventure in Door County, a paddling ers and cheer them on as they demonstrate MANON RINGUETTE On the eastern coast are long, clear beaches, paradise. that the younger generation cares deeply windswept sand dunes, and heavy surf. The about the outdoors and values their opportu- western coast is home to hundreds of tiny nities for adventures in nature. Vic & Kara Popp secluded bays. Come hear of the group’s trip Canoeing and and how it evolved to meet the needs and Youth & Family Presentations: How Camping with Kids in abilities of the participants. Begin to dream do we continue to build this next genera- the Great Outdoors PADDLE IN TANDEM IN OUR ALL NEW about how you might someday paddle in another tion of paddling and outdoor enthusiasts? Sat 2:30p, Loon Discover how others are working to get hemisphere. Vic and Kara tent camp and canoe like crazy kids outdoors. Get tips on canoe tripping The Heart and Soul of Paddling TRAVERSE 17.5T with babies and toddlers (Maura & Bobby Fri 5:30p, Loon with their 6-year-old

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Michigan. Vic and Kara will share pictures and shock, hemorrhage, broken bones, dislocated This talk will cover his most productive waters, stories of the successes and failures of camping shoulders, puncture wounds? This could serve top lures, appropriate rods and reels, along with and canoeing with their kids. It’s a “family how- as a great introduction and motivation to take a tips on fishing kayaks. to” about gear, locations, trips, and more. wilderness medicine course, or serve as a great review if you have. Jonathan Ringdahl Do I Have What It Takes to Sea Kayak the Great Lakes? What Do We Do Now? Sun 12:30p, Voyageur Preparing for When Many wonder if they have the skills to move Things Go Wrong! from paddling inland lakes and slow rivers Fri 6:30p, Atrium abc Get ready to have some to bigger venues like Lake Superior or Lake fun with a little learning Michigan, or even the ocean. We ask, “Do splashed in! This I need a guide, or can I do it myself?” We’ll interactive seminar will explore ways of assessing your skill levels, so get you up and moving you’ll be best prepared to move up to new and Paul & Susan Schurke Arctic Trails and Their Secret Tales as we work through exciting challenges! Fri 6:30p, Sylvania scenarios you may encounter on the water. Sun 1:30p, Sylvania We will play around with situations and work There are indeed strange things done in the Bill Schultz through them. You will have so much fun, you Brought to you by Bending midnight sun and veteran polar adventurer Paul will forget you’re learning! Beginners to experts Branches/Aqua-Bound will share some of the queerest of these. He’ll are welcome. recount favorite stories gleaned from his 30 Kayak Fishing years of travel at both ends of the earth. Among for Wisconsin them: the polar ghost ship whose planking now Neal Smallmouth Bass Schroeter resides in the Oval Office, the exhumed heart Emergency Room Procedures in the Sat 2:30p, Caribou abc Sun 2:30p, Bear that crossed the Atlantic to reunite up with an Wilderness abc Sat 1:30p, Algonquin If you love fishing for ill-fated Arctic lover, the Alaskan dandy who Sun 2:30p, BWCA smallmouth bass, or taught the Pope to dogsled, and the Greenland What do you do when calling 911 is not an have always wanted gift that dropped from outer space. option and someone is ill or hurt? Or, even if to, this talk is for you. Since catching his first you could call 911, help is hours or even days smallie in 1994, Bill has caught and released over Every Lake Has A Story Sat 2:30p, Algonquin away? What can you do about anaphylactic 21,000 fish from Wisconsin lakes and rivers. Sun 10:30a, BWCA The Boundary Waters is famous for its 1,000 wilderness lakes. Equally fascinating is the cast TIPS FOR ENCOURAGING NEW PADDLERS: of characters who called those lakes home in Meet them where they are. Your idea of a great trip might be a week of hard portages, but times past. Adventurers Paul & Susan Schurke that may not be what your new paddling friends are seeking. Keep their goals in mind, not share their hidden stories: the murder mystery yours. Start small and leave them wanting more. Mix it up with other activities they might of Creek Ridge Bay, Namakan’s “Woman of enjoy: a short hike, or a shore lunch. Add extra time for swimming, photography, Frisbee, the Wilderness,” the dogsled postman who journaling, etc. became a Minnesota legend, the hermit king philosopher of Judd Creek, sleuthing the Queer Have one at least one secondary/alternate route planned. With new paddlers, it’s best Rock blue moose, the secret pictos of South not to plan for a Big Honkin’ Paddle. Your goal is to help your pals have a good time and Hegman, and what about those Saganagons want to do more. You don’t want bad memories to color their experience. Plan for alternate homesteaders who kept beavers as house pets? take-outs or an option for a shorter route.

Check in early and often. You need to make it clear that you’re not psychic. They need to Harlan Schwartz tell you when they’re tired, sore, or need a bathroom break. Then you’ll have to ask detailed The Primal Boreal questions. Don’t assume you’ll get the straight dope with a “How are you?” Don’t get Forest: Wilderness upset when they tell you something that changes the Grand Plan. Adapt and overcome. Paddling Deep Within the Heart of Woodland Hydration Matters. Monitor hydration levels of your party, especially in the heat of Caribou Provincial Park Fri 4:30p, Bear summer. Declare it “National Hydration Day” and ask everyone to consume some good Sat 9:30a, Bear cool water. Make sure it’s water—not soda, or worse, beer. Once you’re behind the 8-ball Journey deep into on hydration, it is hard to get back to normal. the wild and virtually New 50 | Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 — Presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports PRESENTATIONS untouched wilderness of Woodland Caribou many of the situations resulting in rescues and Provincial Park as you discover one of Ontario’s even deaths were a result of inappropriate boats, last paddling frontiers, a land of wild caribou, inadequate equipment, or other shortcomings. wolves, moose, clear waters, boreal forests, and Let’s talk about what happened last year and world-class fishing. This is a landscape traveled how to make 2018 a safer year. for thousands of years by the local Ojibway people, their pictographs standing guard throughout the park as a testament to a simpler Jake Stachovak Fitting your Kayak abc time. Join him as he explores some of the key Sun 2:30p, Atrium opportunities in this wild landscape. Learn how to make adjustments to the inside of New your kayak cockpit so you have a perfect fit. Jake Norman & Mark Dave & Don Sims Neuzil will cover seat and footpeg adjustments/modi- Shapiro Gasper The Natural History of the Canoe: From Knots for Paddling and Camping abc fications, followed by customizing thigh braces Sat 1-4p, Atrium Dugouts to Courting Canoes with foam. Using a cutaway kayak cockpit, Jake Fri 6:30p, Bear Back for its 4th year, this hands-on clinic is an Sat 2:30p, Bear will show possible placement of modifications. open format where you can stop by with your The story of the natural history of the canoe can Materials and shaping techniques will also be questions, practice a new knot, or just admire be told using the dugout, the birch bark canoe, discussed. the knot board. If you learn something new, and the risqué behavior in courting canoes early stick around and show it to the next person. in the 20th century. This heavily illustrated talk After all, sharing knowledge is what the will touch on the relationship of canoes with paddling community is all about. other historical trends such as relations with Native Americans, liberalizing social attitudes Fred Shermock around the turn of the 20th century, and the Quetico Canoe Routes role of canoes in the environmental movement. Fri 6:30p, Superior The presentation is drawn from their book, Sat 12:30p, BWCA Canoes: A Natural History in North America. Fred “Jacques” Shermock has tripped New the Quetico since 1969, Lenore Sobota with over 30 trips with Great Lakes—Great Risks Will Steger Sat 12:30p, Loon crews, and a dozen Brought to you by Northstar Canoe Are you prepared to be on the Great Lakes or solo, from each of the Canoe Sledding: Adventures in the Polar are you an accident waiting to happen? The four corners of the park. His entertaining and North Coast Guard and other emergency responders Sat 10:30a, Quetico interactive session is sure to assist you with performed a lot of rescues on the Great Lakes in Will Steger, polar explorer and environmental- your plans for your next adventure into the 2017. Things happen and not all accidents are ist, has traveled with canoe sleds from the magnificent Quetico Park! avoidable, short of always staying on shore. But BWCA to the north polar regions over the past

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25 years. He times his trips for ice break-up the waves with Wisconsin Historical Society’s Andy season in the spring, so the canoe sled can Talley maritime archaeologist, Tamara Thomsen. Tall Tales from the Fur either be paddled like a canoe or pulled like a Explore easily accessible, shallow water Trade Trails sled. In late March of 2018, he’ll undertake Fri 5:30p, Sylvania shipwrecks along Lake Michigan’s scenic an extended arctic canoe sled trip from Black Sat 9:30a, Sylvania shoreline through underwater video, historic Lake, Saskatchewan to Baker Lake, Nunavut. From out of the past photographs, and archaeological discoveries. Come hear about this award-winning explorer’s meet Andre’ St. Pierre, Hear stories of their tragic losses and learn legendary expeditions in the far north. 1750 French-Indian how to visit, protect, and preserve these time fur trader. Andre’ will capsules of our maritime past. present an energetic Bart Swab and entertaining look at Brought to you by Werner New the French fur traders Dave Tobey Paddles and the native tribes that they lived and worked & Marty Koch Getting Started as a with. He will delight the audience with short Ozark Paddling: The Ozark National Scenic Kayak Angler: From stories and tall tales about his adventures in the Riverways Rigging Your Boat to Sat 11:30a, BWCA north country. Learn about the fur trade in this Sun 12:30p, BWCA Landing Your historically imaginative program. History has With its scenic, free-flowing Current and Jacks Catch abc Sat 10:30a, Sylvania never been so much fun. Fork rivers, caverns, and high-volume springs, Sun 10:30a, Voyageur this area captured the attention of Congress in From the most basic the 1960’s. Each week the larger springs pour New Tommy & kayak rigging, to finding Thompson billions of gallons of clear, cold water into the Russ a comfortable stance to sight fish and wrestle McAllister Current and Jacks Fork rivers, the heart of Make Natural North Florida Your Next your catch; your time spent with Bart will get the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. This Paddling Destination you confident about getting started as a kayak Sat 3:30p, Sylvania park exists to protect these largely spring-fed angler. He’ll cover gear for you and the boat, key Sun 1:30p, Algonquin streams that run through some of the Ozarks’ into what tools help up our efficiency and stealth Natural North Florida is a year-round paddler’s most beautiful scenery. Explore time-honored on the water, and look at the best ways to store paradise. Springs and spring-fed rivers, includ- traditions and new recreational opportunities for the keeper catch. This class will be a great time ing the 200-plus-mile long Suwannee River, paddlers in the Ozarks. to discover and lock into what’s needed to start offer paddlers a wide range of opportunities, and conquer the hunt, broken down into 10 basic including day or extended trips. Join Tommy tips for success. and Russ for a visual tour of the region as they John highlight the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail Van Barriger and the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail. Packing the Perfect ‘Oh Sh!t’ Emergency WHAT TO SEE? Learn about coastal communities and amenities Kit abc for paddlers and visitors throughout the region. Fri 6:30p, Killarney It can be daunting to narrow down which Finally, as it’s a growing part of the sport, they Sat 4:30p, Killarney presentations to attend. There are so many will discuss kayak fishing opportunities in both Whether you’re great options in a very short weekend. Want fresh and saltwater. planning a pond to focus on all the “beginner friendly” paddle or a multi-week programs? Or focus on canoes, kayaks adventure, a good or SUPs? Maybe you want to hear about emergency kit can paddling adventures in faraway locations help you get safely back home after trouble or places closer to home. Or pick up tips arises. Writer/photographer John Van Barriger on getting camp skills, catching big fish, or will discuss the contents of his oft-used “Oh cooking up a delicious meal? Sh!t” emergency kit, as well as critical items that should be added to most first-aid kits. The Canoecopia website can help! Go to Van Barriger, who has discovered a multitude the “Presentations” section of the website, of ways to injure himself while paddling and then in the drop-down select “Presenta- New camping, will also share Murphy’s Law tales of tions by Category.” Presentations are listed how these items became necessary components. in as many categories as appropriate. Find Tamara Thomsen your interest areas using this great tool to Paddling Through History: Shipwreck Paddling, BBQ and Floods: A South Carolina Interpretation for Paddlers Sampler plan your schedule! Fri 4:30p, BWCA Sun 12:30p, Loon Sun 1:30p, Voyageur What happens when a northwoods boy travels www.canoecopia.com Discover Wisconsin’s history hidden beneath below the Mason-Dixon line for his first

52 | Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 — Presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports PRESENTATIONS paddling trip in the South? Last winter, writer/ the past for a laid back, fun, musical, and unique Krystal photographer John Van Barriger kayaked addition to your Canoecopia experience. Be Westfahl Family Friendly sections of five different waterways in the ready to laugh, cry, sing along, and maybe even Paddling Adventures Palmetto State, including the endangered Edisto dance a little “Bear Barrel Polka”! in the Northwoods of River, the longest free flowing blackwater river Wisconsin in the U.S. In doing so, he discovered some Fri 5:30p, Voyageur great paddling, challenging water-use issues, Sun 1:30p, Killarney unique historic sites, the destructive results of Are you looking Hurricane Matthew (now compounded by this for family-friendly past season’s hurricanes)—and a destination accessible paddling worth returning to again and again. experiences in New Northern Wisconsin’s Lake Country where thousands of lakes, rivers,

John and streams literally saturate the geography? Van Den Brandt Join Krystal to discover the many easy paddling New Better Wildlife experiences you can have while staying in Photography: 10 Cool Lori Vogel & LuAnn Buechler comfort at local resorts and hotels. This is the Tools You Can’t Live Set up for Success: Women Empowered in info you need to help your family (or friends) get abc Without the Wilderness abc their toes wet in Northern Wisconsin! Sat 11:30a, Algonquin Sat 4:30p, Voyageur Sun 10:30a, Algonquin Sun 2:30p, Killarney Wildlife photographers Join Lori and LuAnn as they share tips and Keith need more than camera Wikle tricks for a group of women to successfully Go with the Flow: How to Find Your Groove gear to get their jobs tackle the wilderness together. Get pointers in Rough Water Paddling done. John Van Den about transporting canoes, portaging gear, Sat 4:30p, Loon Brandt of Wild Wind Images demonstrates staying safe, and tying simple knots. Discover Athletes, desk jockeys, and weekend warriors ten tools he relies on to get in front of wildlife what clothing works best to be dry, warm, and all seek a state of flow where they are fully faster and more often. All of these gadgets are comfortable. Learn how to build a team that immersed, energized, focused, and calm. It’s affordable, easy to use, and have proven results. trusts and empowers each other to grow while one of the most exciting states of being. Can you You’re sure to pick up some “tricks of the creating a unique experience with lasting bonds. get there through paddling rough water? Can trade” for viewing and photographing wildlife you gain comfort doing something previously in this all-new presentation. out of your comfort zone? How does “flow Bill Voight state” intersect with our lives both on and off Wood-Tikchik Rivers the water? Learn examples of flow states across and Lakes, Alaska Sat 12:30p, Voyageur paddling disciplines, and leave with a few Situated in the suggestions for how to reach your own flow state infrequently visited through paddling rough water. Southwest corner of Alaska is Wood- Travis Williams Tikchik State Park, A Great Western 1.6-million-acre River: A Week along wilderness, larger than New Oregon’s Willamette Delaware, served by River Jerry Vandiver a solitary ranger with float plane. Less than a Sat 11:30a, Sylvania & The One Match Band handful of paddlers canoe the Wood-Tikchik’s Have you ever wanted Paddle Songs lake-river systems annually; perfect for to paddle one of Fri 7:30p, Algonquin those interested in exploring rarely traveled, Oregon’s river gems? Sat 3:30p, Algonquin out-beyond-zebra rivers. Four friends paddled If so, there is really Sun 2:30p, Algonquin the 90+-mile Wood River and lakes portion of only one great river New With song credits on over 15 million records and New the park in August of 2017. This presentation that is ideal for new paddling credits on waters around the world, covers attractions, challenges, and logistics and experienced canoeists alike—and that is award winning singer/songwriter Jerry Vandiver of paddling this reasonably accessible, scenic, the Willamette. Travis will describe what this will be returning to Canoecopia with The One remote wilderness watershed. river has to offer, from multi-day trips to shorter Match Band for the seventh straight year! They excursions along its nearly 200 miles of access. will be performing songs from a brand new CD, With a mix of lush greenway natural areas, “Paddle On” along with some favorites from agricultural lands, an abundance of wildlife please see canoecopia.com for changes Rutabaga Paddlesports presents — Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 | 53 PRESENTATIONS and scenic riverscapes, come get excited about great hotels and delicious restaurants are next Paddling the Lofoten Islands: Norway’s paddling in Oregon! door to an array of paddling opportunities. Craggy Crown Jewels Paddle the trails of the Calusa Blueway after breakfast. Before your seafood lunch at a Fri 6:30p, Voyageur Charlie Wilson waterside restaurant, experience the Everglades The Lofoten Islands are a surreal seascape of Brought to you by Swift on a boat-assisted kayak eco tour or the soaring, snow-speckled peaks rising steeply Canoe tunnels of the Everglades mangrove forest. from deep fjords—sprinkled with historic Blade, Body, Boat: After sunning on the beach, a nap and dinner, fishing villages and picturesque farms, all bathed The Hydrodynamics paddle into a spectacular sunset or a nighttime in 24-hour daylight during summer months of Paddling abc and forever changing in the moody weather Sat 9:30a, Loon bioluminescence tour. of its arctic location. It’s a paddler’s dream Join Charlie for an destination. After two years of dreaming and introduction to paddle planning, a group of Madison-area paddlers physics, paddler embarked on a 7-day sea kayaking tour of this bio-mechanics and New magical place in the summer of 2017. This is boat control to improve their story. paddlecraft power, performance, and efficiency. Paddle physics includes the manifestations of Bernoulli’s Principle, and keeping the Craig Zarley paddleblade square to the stroke. Bio-mechanics Catching Canoe includes improving reach through stance, torso Country Lake Trout rotation, and engaging large muscle groups to abc increase power and endurance. Boat control Fri 5:30p, Carbiou Sat 9:30a, Algonquin includes fitting the boat to the paddler, reducing Dan York Craig is the popular hull movement to increase forward speed, and Go Paddling! An Introduction to Canoeing abc presenter of “Catching changing its shape in the water to improve and Kayaking Fri 4:30p, Algonquin Canoe Country maneuvering. Sun 11:30a, BWCA Walleyes” at past The Upper Midwest is a paddling paradise— Canoecopias, but blessed with a bounty of lakes and rivers. Charles this year he turns his Wright Getting started paddling canoes or kayaks can Florida’s Paradise attention to lake trout. He’ll lift the veil on what be confusing—even intimidating. There are so Coast and Everglades many view as an exotic and mysterious creature many choices—how do I choose what’s right Paddling of the deep and show you how to find and for me? This session will introduce you to the Sat 1:30p, Caribou easily catch lake trout in Boundary Waters and Sun 10:30a, Bear wide, wonderful world of paddlesports. We’ll Quetico. He’ll demonstrate that the simple jig Florida’s Paradise cover the basics of boat selection, gear, safety, and plastic twister tail many anglers already use Coast (Naples, Marco, and places to paddle. The goal is to demystify for walleyes can be deployed to catch lake trout. the 10,000 Islands, paddling and get you out on the water to pursue Come hear him share the joy of wilderness lake and the Everglades) is your own paddling dreams, however mild or trout fishing. a Paddler’s Paradise. wild. Wonderful beaches,

around the shop. Some of our newer FAREWELL staff are stepping up into new roles, The only constant is change, and this recognizing these are some big shoes year two of our long-time staff are moving to fill. on to new adventures. Sasha Stone, our Personally, I owe a debt of gratitude Canoecopia Event Coordinator and Buyer to both these women, who have made has moved closer to the ocean and mountains Rutabaga a better place, but have in the Pacific Northwest. Marit Haug, our also enriched my life personally as Inventory Manager and Buyer, is now an colleagues and friends. I try to hire Accounts Manager for an outdoor sales rep people who are smarter than me, and group. We wish them all the best and have so far, it’s working. almost forgiven them. Almost. Gratefully, Of course, once a ‘Baga, always a ‘Baga, but we will miss seeing them every day Darren Sasha Stone Marit Haug 54 | Canoecopia Show Guide 2018 — Presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports Sunday Funday at Canoecopia - March 11th

Check out Canoecopia on Sunday! Why? Because of the... SPEAKERS PRIZES! Speaker rooms are less crowded and Sunday is the day to win some great gear at some of the best presentations happen on the show. With amazing prizes offered by our Sunday! Come see the presentations you vendors, we make winning nice n’ easy... like missed on Friday or Saturday. Sunday morning. Here’s how: • Enter your name and email in the RELAXED PACE barrel at the Sunday Funday booth from Sunday is a great day to talk in more detail 11-2p.m. on Sunday. with our amazing group of vendors and • One entry per person. exhibitors. Take advantage of the more mellow atmosphere. • Names will be drawn at 2p.m. and winners will be posted in the Sunday SPECIAL DEALS Funday booth at 2:45p.m.. Special deals from various exhibitors are • A photo ID is required to claim prize. often announced on Sunday. Be sure to • Must be present to win, and prizes keep an ear open for these! must be picked up on Sunday.

To get in on all the action at Canoecopia, consider buying a three-day pass. It’s a better deal than two single-day tickets, and you can get the most out of the show!

The Liquidlogic Manta Ray Propel is a dream pedal boat for hands-free ﬁshing, bird watching, nature photography, exploring or for paddlers looking for a relaxing way to spend time on the water.

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