36 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: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
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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  Constance Simes



Constance grew up on a farm in Iowa where her passion for kayaking didn't emerge until after she earned her degree in art and mathematics. Her adventurous spirit led her to Lake Superior, and after her first paddling trip there, she was hooked. She moved to the north woods of Wisconsin, where she spent the last nine years. In that time she have been immersed in the kayak industry, primarily in the stunning Apostle Islands National Lakeshore but also in New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds. She spent several years as a sea kayak guide and currently manages a local non-profit kayak outfitter. As a Level 4 Coastal Kayak Instructor with the American Canoe Association (ACA) she is able to share her passion of being on the water and in the outdoors by teaching sea kayaking/outdoor education courses. She is incredibly lucky to have found a place that allows her to pursue her passion for the outdoors.



Presentations

Constance Simes
 Solo Circumnavigation of Lake Superior via Sea Kayak
Sylvania - main floor Fri 4:30pm-5:15pm 
Constance's solo circumnavigation of Lake Superior is a remarkable feat of endurance, determination and passion for adventure. In her daring 57 day expedition, she embarked on a journey paddling the world's largest freshwater lake, covering nearly 1,200 miles of rugged shoreline, navigating through impenetrable fog and dramatically changing water conditions. Along the way, she paddled past towering cliffs, picturesque lighthouses, through majestic sea caves and across pristine waters, experiencing the beauty and isolation of the lake like few others have.

Paddling alone on this remote and powerful lake requires skill, preparation, and a sense of adventure. This expedition was not just a physical challenge, managing her chronic illness, but one of mental resiliency, as she embraced the solitude of solo travel, the demands of self-sufficiency and the mental strain required to navigate Lake Superior's often unpredictable conditions.

Her journey not only highlights the physical limits of what one can achieve but also underscores the deep bond that forms between an adventurer and the natural world when faced with such an incredible challenge.