314 days left until Canoecopia!     March 7 - 9
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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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  Neal Schroeter


www.whitecapkayak.com

Neal Schroeter MD lives in Washburn, WI & is an Emergency Room physician in Ashland, WI where the hospital conference rooms are named after the Apostle Islands. He regularly organizes & leads trips in the Apostle Islands, where he has paddled to or around all 22 islands.
He owns a company, Whitecap Kayak, a business that mentors youth in leadership skills through kayak guiding & instructions, while doing guided trips in the Apostle Islands.
He is an ACA L5 Coastal Kayak instructor, L4 Whitewater instructor & L4 Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer Educator.
He is an Advanced Wilderness Life Support, & Wilderness First Responder instructor.




Presentations

Neal Schroeter
 Paddling the Apostle Islands
Superior - main floor Sun 1:30pm-2:15pm 
The Apostle Islands are one of the best places in the world to sea kayak! Some of the history and wonderful wilderness landscape will be reviewed. Photos, videos, and some secrets will be shared from extensive personal trips. Focus will center on what it’s like and what it takes to be safe and prepared to paddle in this special National Lakeshore Park.



Neal Schroeter
 What Everyone Should Know About Cold Water Paddling
Superior - main floor Sat 2:30pm-3:15pm 
So, you say you’ll stay warm & dry?! – famous last words! Cold water goes with paddling in the Midwest. Cold water immersion and hypothermia is one of the biggest dangers paddlers face. To stay safe, it’s necessary to have a healthy respect for the cold waters we paddle. We will consider how to prevent, recognize, and potentially treat cold water injuries. This presentation could save your life!