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With a strong background in media, Tapan has seamlessly blended his passion for kayaking with his expertise in photography. As a kayaker and kayak guide, Tapan emphasizes the importance of sports tourism in the Philippines, believing it can significantly enhance the country's appeal to visitors.
I live in Wicklow town on the east coast of Ireland. Having always lived within sight (or sound) of the sea I have been a lifetime sea swimmer and more recently a kayaker. My family bought me a kayak for Christmas 2006 which I took to with great enthusiasm. Subsequently I enjoyed doing a combination of skills training and outings around the Irish coast in both plastic and hard shells. My TRAK Seeker arrived in late 2014 chosen for portability and on the gamble that I might enjoy the skin on frame experience - which I truly have done. I have come to enjoy tidal races and the calmer sightseeing along the coast. Now looking forward to further exploring the Atlantic west and northwest coast and islands. With my new TRAK 2.0 and my older Seeker, I look forward to meeting anyone interested in trying out a TRAK kayak and sharing the enjoyment I have been having so far!
Eliet hails from the edge of the Atacama, but now calls Patagonia her home. Based out of Puerto Natales, Eliet spends half of her year guiding clients from all over the world in Chile before spending the (Northern!) summer on Vancouver Island.
I have had the pleasure of working directly with TRAK Kayaks for almost a decade now, and am not shy in saying that I possess the deepest understanding around these unique kayaks. I've toured and paddled them extensively, and I know where both their strengths and limitations are - on and off the water!
Born and raised completely landlocked in former East Germany I have always been drawn to the water, feeling the strong need to be in it and on it. With that keenness I took every opportunity to get out on the water ideally for multi-day trips and first set out sailing and canoeing.
Dave has an extensive history in the kayak industry ranging over 35 years going back to his early days at the Necky Kayaks factory where he found his passion for kayaking which has included touring, whitewater, surf and racing. Fast forward to the present and he is a well respected paddlesports sales rep in Western Canada for an array of reputable brands.
Simon is a water athlete, educated as an Army Aircraft Engineer who transferred into the Royal Army Physical Training Corps and developed into an adventurous training and resilience leadership professional.
Ramon was born in Mulege Baja California Sur, México. As a child Ramon spent more time in the water than on land. Always fishing and diving. With a short traditional education, Ramon followed his passion.
Rita is one of the lucky born and raised in Victoria B.C. on Vancouver Island. In middle school she had the opportunity to try sea kayaking during field trips and decided to participate in elective adventure-based leadership classes in high school that had a large focus on sea kayak touring.