Canoecopia - 2024 Presentations by Category

Canoecopia is presented by

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Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin

Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

Tickets
1-Day: $15.00
3-Day: $30.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event

Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Cash or credit, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center

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Paddling Skills

Trevor Braun

The Braun Backferry

Pool - Clarion Hotel Sat 2:00pm-2:20pm

Pool - Clarion Hotel Sat 2:30pm-2:50pm

Join long time Yukoner Trevor Braun to gain some valuable insights and tricks to mastering your back ferry. The back ferry is a quintessential river tripping skill when the rivers are tight, small, and fast. Trevor has developed some unconventional techniques to build your backferry confidence and effectiveness with a few tricks. Join Trevor at the pool to learn these tricks, so you can practice them up for your next northern river expedition. Learn how to assist steering from the stern; learn ... Read More

John Chase

Navigating the Seas with Nautical Charts

Caribou - upstairs Sat 3:30pm-4:15pm

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

Wayne Horodowich

Capsize Recoveries-Which One’s Work Best?

Superior - main floor Sat 3:30pm-4:15pm

Every sea kayaking instructional book has at least one chapter devoted to capsize recoveries. Which recovery method should you use in which situation? Are all recovery techniques reliable? Which rescue works best for me? Since getting back in your kayak is a necessary skill for survival, this presentation could be very helpful for a long and happy paddling career. At the end of the presentation you will have the necessary information to answer these questions for yourself and how to best spend ... Read More

Wayne Horodowich

The Art of Staying Upright in Your Kayak

Quetico - main floor Sat 11:30am-12:15pm

Staying upright is far better than risking exposure and expending energy getting upright. Having a roll and/or knowing recovery techniques are important. However, if you have good paddle support skills, you minimize your chance of capsizing. When the wind picks up and the water gets rough, your need for support increases. In addition, you also need to be able to maneuver against that wind while the water around you is bouncing your kayak around.

Wayne Horodowich

Using Your Boat, Body And Blade For Efficient Paddling

Quetico - main floor Sat 9:30am-10:15am

Paddling a kayak is more than just taking strokes with your paddle. Kayaking is a true marriage of your boat, body, and blade. All three must be working together during all aspects of kayaking to get the most out of your equipment. We will discuss body position and movements, boat positions and movements, and closely view how to properly use and manipulate your paddle to get the results you want when kayaking to get the most out of your equipment.

Danny Mongno

Essential Paddling Skills for SUP

Pool - Clarion Hotel Sat 12:00pm-12:20pm

To truly enjoy the sport of SUP (Stand UP Paddling), we must look beyond what seems to be VERY simple and understand there are skills we need to learn. With proper skills, we can spend more time out on the water by using significantly less energy. Lastly, there is the safety element: how can we avoid injury when falling off and how to be effective in getting back on? Join 20-year veteran Canoecopia paddlesport instructor, Danny Mongno, as he demonstrates how to perform at your best on your ... Read More

Danny Mongno

Essential Paddling Skills for the Kayak Angler

Pool - Clarion Hotel Sat 12:30pm-12:50pm

Pool - Clarion Hotel Sat 1:30pm-1:50pm

To truly enjoy the sport of kayak fishing, the angler must embrace the paddling side of it. With proper skills, we can spend more time out on the water by using significantly less energy. We can also move more effectively and quietly, positioning our boats for the perfect cast to unsuspecting fish. Lastly, there is the safety element, how do we avoid a flip and what to do when one occurs? Join 20-year veteran Canoecopia paddlesport instructor, Danny Mongno, as he demonstrates how to perform at ... Read More

Danny Mongno

The Forward Stroke- sit down or stand up, let's be Efficient.

Atrium - upstairs Sun 10:30am-11:15am

To enjoy the sport of paddling, we need an efficient forward stroke. We want to use less energy, stay out longer, maybe go faster, not be sore. So, it makes sense that the forward stroke gets so much attention from students and coaches. Join Danny, who has 12 Door County Sea Kayak Symposiums as a coach under his belt, as he breaks things down in a very easy-to-follow, step-by-step process. This is an interactive class, so be ready to participate and have fun. To wrap things up, Danny will send ... Read More