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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  John Chase


www.paddlingexercises.com, www.paddlingtheblue.com

John Chase is the host of the Paddling the Blue podcast, author of "Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling". As a paddling instructor, guide, fitness professional, and speaker, John Chase helps people reach their potential, on and off the water.



Presentations

John Chase
 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Kayaking
Quetico - main floor Sun 1:30pm-2:15pm 
It sounds easy...buy a boat, put it in the water, start paddling. Let’s talk about what you need and what you don’t to make your first or 50th day on the water full of smiles. Come to this safe space where we’ll explore all those questions that you’ve been afraid to ask but need to know.



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.



John Chase
 Perfectly Pack your Kayak for a Multi-Day Trip
Atrium - upstairs Fri 6:30pm-7:15pm 
Loading your personal and shared group gear in your boat is both art and science. This hands-on workshop will equip you with tips and tricks to pack your kit for a dry, safe and enjoyable multi-day journey without having to cut the handle off your toothbrush.



John Chase
 Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve Your Paddling
Atrium - upstairs Sun 11:30am-12:15pm 
Get ready to move in this fun, hands-on session where you’ll learn and practice functional exercises to help you paddle longer, faster, and stronger. Learn simple exercises requiring little or no equipment that will make you a better paddler, build endurance, and prevent injury.