Alexandra Conover Bennett (professional canoe and snowshoeing trip leader and instructor) will first provide an on-the-water introduction to the north-woods stroke on Wilson Pond. Canoes will be available for attendees to try out the northwoods stroke themselves. Thereafter, Jerry Stelmok (canoe builder, artist, and co-author with Rollin Thurlow of The Wood and Canvas Canoe: A Complete Guide to its History, Construction, Restoration and Maintenance) will provide an overview of canoe books and art.