May 08, 2018

James Kruger

May 08, 2018

Location: Springfield, Virginia, USA

James is an ACA L3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor and ACA L4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking assessed paddler. James has worked as an instructor for over 25 years in various outdoor recreational sports including Rock Climbing, Caving, Wilderness Survival and as a High Ropes Course facilitator. He is dedicated to the learning experience and enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge.

I have kayaked most of the East coast of the united states from Eastport Maine to Key West. I found TRAK kayaks while looking for a solution to getting a performance kayak to remote places. I joined the TRAK Pilot program through an invitation to ACA instructors.

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