Low Experience Pre-requisite / Higher Focus on Skills Training / Optional TRAK Kayak Add-On

  • Region: Gulf Islands, West Coast of Canada
  • Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
  • Dates: September 19 - 22, 2025
  • Skill Level: All are welcome

Led by TRAK Pilots and the HQ team, we invite you to join us for this symposium-style event. We will make use of the group camping facilities on Saysutshun (Newcastle) Island, easily accessible from the Nanaimo harbour. There are bathroom facilities present, as well as several other amenities nearby - this will not be a "rugged" experience.

Skills training topics include paddling skills, techniques, and mastery of the TRAK 2.0 itself. TRAK Pilots and guest presenters bring a wide spectrum of expertise, with programming planned for both novice and experienced paddlers.

We look forward to strengthening our communal ties and forging friendships that inspire future expeditions and simple trips. There will be some festive entertainment, such as live music, to enjoy in the evenings after dinner.

There is an optional multi-day tour to DeCourcy Island at the end of the gathering, which will take place from September 22nd-24th. The conclusion of the gathering is also a perfect launchpad to other adventures on Vancouver Island.


 

What you'll learn:

- Boat Control Skills
- Paddling Stroke
- Self & Assisted Rescues
- TRAK Product Mastery
- Various aspects of Seamanship. i.e. weather, navigation, tides, and chart reading etc.

Trip leaders who care

All TRAK Trips are facilitated by qualified paddlers with in-depth experience in TRAK Kayaks, so you can learn pro-tips from the source. We are proud to work with professional guides and paddling instructors from all over the world.

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