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A Dream Come True: Circumnavigating Volcanic Shores by Kayak
TRAK’s Pricing Remains the Same, Regardless of US Tariffs
Founded in 2006, TRAK Kayaks is proud to be a Canadian company. Our headquarters is located on beautiful Vancouver Island, in the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.
More than just peace of mind - a guide can make the experience richer.
In early April 2026, Gwenn Bezard and Bryant Cannon embarked on a seven-day paddle expedition across southern Nicaragua; an ambitious 167-mile journey stretching from Colón to San Juan del Norte. Their route combined two distinct environments: two days crossing the vast expanse of Lake Cocibolca, including a stop in the Solentiname Islands, followed by five days descending the Río San Juan to the Caribbean.
A custom cockpit is easier (and more important) than you think.
As good as any kayak is, it's how well it fits you - your connection to the kayak - that makes it exceptional.
We often hear that the paddle doesn't roll a kayak, we do. The same applies to turning the kayak. We, the paddler, are directly connected to the kayak and it's our body movement which provides the control.
The better the fit, the better the control, and therefore, the better the...
Plane. Paddle. Paradise: Last-Minute Escape to the Bahamas
With roughly a week's notice, a TRAK 2.0, a pair of paddles, and a willingness to improvise, I turned an ordinary week into a spontaneous escape to Great Exuma, Bahamas. It was a reminder of what folding expedition kayaks do best: remove logistical barriers, make last-minute travel possible, and transform...
Are we witnessing the end of (real) sea kayaking? Or its rebirth?
Joris & Maria leave the kids behind. Scandinavia, here we come!
In summer 2025, Joris and Maria were finally able to leave their teenage kids behind and enjoy a long-anticipated paddling trip across Scandinavia - just the two of them!
Over 23 days, they toured from their home in the Netherlands, through Germany, into Denmark, then over to Sweden, Norway, and back south again through mainland Denmark on their way...
Big River Solitude - Frank Wolf's Solo of the Mighty Mackenzie
Greenland Paddles: Gimmicks or Game Changers?
Before I left on my last multi-week TRAK expedition in Nicaragua, I had a tough choice to make:
Euro, Greenland, or both?
If you're already confused about what I'm talking about, don't fear. This is not a lesson about geopolitics. It's about choosing the right paddle!
