I learned of Canoecopia from discussion on the QJ site a little over a year ago.  This March was my second visit to the 'Copia.  I enjoyed it immensely.  Mainly agree with other "reviews", here, although I had fun even at some basic talks (e.g., Fishin tips for BWCA).  Never know where or who provides new info...
     Agree that "Planning an Arctic Expedition" may have been off topic, though speaker was trying to make a special point about the uniqueness of that country...  I didn't garner a lot of technical know-how, this time around, but much enjoyed Jacobson/Callan copresenting, the Aluminum Chef cook-off, and the Reel Film Festival all for entertainment value!
     Like others have noted, a primary value of 'Copia is the friendships that get made and revisited, and the learning of new places...  Because of 'Copia in 2011, I ended up doing a couple of weeks with the Wabakimi Project, and -- because of that -- this year I ended up staying near Madison with some friends I met on the Project.
     I attended the Atrium workshop on forward stroke.  Seems like I should know that, by now, but I picked up some good pointers for checking myself to improve my technique.  Half-blade paddles would be better for dry-practicing in that workshop, but I don't know where you could get them... Alternately, you could try that one at poolside?
     Thanks again to Darren and Rutabaga.