TRAK Pilot Ambassadors
From childhood, Leo has been enjoying time on the water swimming, kayaking, sailing, free diving and eventually becoming an accomplished diver specialising in free diving as well as mixed gas and rebreather diving.
Jordan's journey with kayaking began on the Canadian prairies over 10 years ago and has come to bear fruit since moving to Vancouver Island. The TRAK 2.0 was his first kayak and he was drawn to it for its portability and compact storage profile.
When pondering what would be my new direction after a career in software development and having only dabbled in many outdoor activities for much of my life I decided to take the plunge into a new career in outdoor adventures. After some intensive outdoor leadership training (the 3-month COLT program) on Vancouver Island in 2017, I began kayak guiding and instructing and then alpine ski instructing in Vancouver.
My first memorable paddling adventure was in fifth or sixth grade. My school friend had acquired this old folding kayak that we used for going down our very first “rapid” on the creek that his dad had dropped us off at. Unfortunately, my great hopes for more of such adventures did not come true at this time.
Thomas hails from France, but now resides in and paddles out of Toronto. He was looking for a solution to the compact lifestyle that goes hand in hand with living in a major city, and landed on the TRAK 2.0 as the solution.
Bethany Hughes has been writing, speaking, and advocating for the importance of international connection through Slow Travel for over 20 years and across 22,000 human powered miles. Most recently, she created and led the Her Odyssey Expedition, a women-focused traverse of the Americas, connecting the story of the land and its inhabitants.
My love for the outdoors and water (and an idea of my girlfriend!) brought me to try kayaking for the first time during Covid. Not even a couple of months later and I was already taking lessons to improve my skills, and searching for my very own kayak.
Duncan lives in North Vancouver and has supported numerous new TRAK owners at various events over the years, and enjoys taking his TRAK into the Gulf Islands and Desolation sound for his own adventures in order to take a break from his responsibilities as a healthcare professional.
As an avid outdoor person I am constantly looking for new ways to enjoy life outside. For me it started off with hiking in the mountains. My very first hike was in Indonesia, only for a few days but it got me hooked.
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.
Wendy is an adventurer, photographer, writer and inspirational speaker who has paddled around Haida Gwaii, the Bahamas, Vancouver Island and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In 2006, she became the first woman to solo circumnavigate Newfoundland and has paddled around all 5 Great Lakes.
Brian and Liz hail from the USA, but have been living and working as educators and mentors for seven years at the University of Maastricht, NL. In 2023, they set out upon their epic “Bike x Boat” expedition project - an ambitious combination of two human-powered modes of travel.
Kerry Alleyne is a Dominican kayaker who started paddling in his teenage years. Back then, Dominica had a popular kayak race scene with sit-on-tops and traditional canoes. He has always been a force to contend with when it comes to speed on a kayak.
Rodolfo was working his life away, time passing him by, and wondering how to pursue a more fulfilling life. As a sound engineer in the Santiago film industry, Roldofo had both the tools and the talent to produce art that could shift perspectives, but he was lacking the subject - then. Rodolfo discovered sea kayaking.
Sandy, a telecom entrepreneur from Victoria, BC, started his TRAK journey at the 2020 Pacific Rim Surf Camp, and has kept paying it forward in the community...
Weston Moses hails from the high country of Colorado, but has called Dominica home for a number of years now after falling in love with the Caribbean during his time as a humanitarian aid worker.
I spent my childhood in and around the water. Growing up, my love for being on the water only increased. I spent my summers...
As an intermediate/beginner, Patrick has a unique perspective of an appreciation of nature, kayaking, camping, and "growing into his boat". He is knowledgeable, logical and passionate.
Hubert is a world renowned cave diver, outdoor enthusiast and engineering project manager. He is all about "DOING IT!", Doing it well and probably faster than most. With several patents to his credit, he knows his gear!
I’m Cole Wilde I’m a certified sea kayak guide with the S.K.G.A.B.C as well as a level 2 Paddle Canada instructor.
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.
Find a TRAK Pilot near you
Consult the map below to find a TRAK Ambassador near you. Or contact TRAK HQ to directly request a personal introduction.
