Location: Japan
Kazuhiro Okuda discovered a passion for kayaking in the 2020s while recovering from hardship in his life. Drawn to the water, the peaceful exploration from the seat of his TRAK and satisfaction of seeing his skills improve keeps Kaz moving forward as life goes on. Having visited the TRAK team twice on Vancouver Island for training, as well as extensively toured his native Japan with his TRAK, Kaz now is moving back to Japan to live full time in southern Kyushu, where he was born. 
Japanese paddlers can connect with Kaz to learn more about the unique TRAK 2.0 Kayak and what it offers for kayakers in their beautiful island nation. 
日本のパドラーは和宏とつながり、ユニークな TRAK 2.0 カヤックと、それがこの美しい島国のカヤッカーに提供するものについて詳しく知ることができます。

 

Follow his paddling in Kumamoto, JP through his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifegoeson1956/

 

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