Jon Turk is confirmed to speak at Canoecopia, the world’s largest consumer canoe, kayak, and outdoor expo. Turk, pictured at right, and colleague Erik Boomer are National Geographic Magazines nominees for “Adventurers of the Year for 2012.” Turk also is the award-winning author of The Ravens Gift.



Jon Turks additional authorship credits include the first environmental science textbook in North America titled “Earth Science and the Environment (1971). Turk has also written Cold Oceans: Adventures in Kayak, Rowboat, and Dogsled” (2009). Washington Post Book World acclaims; “Turk’s chiseled but understated prose is a marked asset in light of the often outlandish material that comes his way.


“Im delighted to be invited back to speak at Canoecopia for the seventh time,” said Turk. “I always enjoy speaking to an audience of people who love paddling and as much as I do.


Canoecopia is Rutabaga Paddlesports annual canoe and kayak consumer exposition. Its a tradition; since 1981 Rutabaga has closed their kayak shop for a weekend in March, re-locating their inventory to the Alliant Energy Center. Like years past Rutabaga will be joined by over 150 outdoor exhibitors. Canoecopia seeks to educate and inspire those new to paddling culture while making quality gear accessible to more paddlers. An annual donation is made each year from Canoecopia to keep Wisconsin waters clean. The staff at Canoecopia takes pride in offering consumers exposure to guides, outfitters, and schools.


Turk will be speaking about his 1,400 mile sea kayak circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island, an inhospitable voyage in some of the most unfavorable waters on earth that earned Turk Canoe and Kayak Magazines “2012 Expedition of the Year award.” His expertise in trip planning has made possible some amazing adventures, such as traveling from Northern Japan to Alaska via kayak and trimaran.


National Geographic nominated Jon Turk and Erik Boomer “Adventurers of the Year 2012” for their bold circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island.
Turk will be speaking at Canoecopia 2013, which will be held March 8th – 10th. Visit the event’s website for more information and to purchase tickets to the event.