Copia is always a fun time. I suggest making reservations early for next year. Not yet though, I haven’t signed a contract. I requested the same ten rooms and the meeting room at the same price. I’ll let you know when we have a contract.  8-) The reasons I suggest early booking are to make sure you have a room at the best place in Madtown and you can always cancel for free if plans change. HIE is really top notch. Folks who were canceled at the Clarion also discovered this gem. 8-) As others have mentioned, the service is second to none.

Thanks to Mike for his presentation on the Erie Canal to Statue of Liberty. It was fun hearing about a non traditional place to paddle. He’s planning to paddle the Tennessee River in April. Maybe we’ll connect as that’s in my neighborhood. 8-)

When I have a signed contract, I’ll start a new thread, Canoecopia 2026.  8-)