{"title":"Jan - April: TRAK Trips","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"trak-tour-baja-expedition-skills-progression-camp","title":"Baja Sur Equinox - TRAK Expedition: March 20-27, 2027","description":"\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #13c0d7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRAK has created a completely unique guided-trip itinerary for the Baja region, previously only available to self-guided adventurers. If you fell in love with Baja on a previous visit, then our new itinerary is an amazing way to re-discover a different side of this pristine, world-class paddling region.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #13c0d7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentals available for non-TRAK owners. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaja, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch 20-27, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeginner\/Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canva.link\/q4g3pe3j6pbmgo7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePacking List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExperience the unforgettable magic of Baja California Sur on an 8-day kayaking adventure during the fall or spring equinox, where day and night stand in perfect balance. Paddle through the tranquil, remote waters of Bahia Conception, where desert landscapes meet the sea. As we explore the rugged coastline, you’ll enjoy breathtaking paddling, immersive natural history and cultural experiences in this pristine environment. With opportunities for snorkeling, hiking, and night paddling, each day is an opportunity to interact with this unique bioregion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis expedition is designed for a minimum of 6 adventurers, creating a tight-knit group where teamwork and community are key. This is not a pony ride, but a participatory adventure! Be involved in meaningful group decision making processes—like whether to take on a stretch-goal and paddle to San Basilio! You will be included  at every step of this expedition, with the goal of inspiring self-leadership in future trips of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\u003c!-- map --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mapouter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmap_canvas\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d7344824.130299375!2d-114.25353446428218!3d25.95530083430792!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x86afd339b5a21ec9%3A0x71dfb33aa9a75918!2sBaja+California+Sur%2C+Mexico!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1550007166542\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- map --\u003e \u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\u003c!-- included --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet your guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 191, 214);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/TRAK-Guides-Ramon_240x240.jpg?v=1729787791\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trakkayaks.com\/blogs\/pilot\/ramon-alvarado-avila\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 191, 214);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamon Alvarado Avila\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon 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. He worked as a diver and commercial fisherman for many years, a skill that later on would become handy for his current career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon has around 20 years of sea kayak experience, teaching leadership in four different countries in America; USA,CANADA,CHILE and MEXICO. With more than 300 weeks of field work as a leadership instructor and working as a guide for Sea Trek Baja for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/TRAK-Guides-NeckyDave_240x240.jpg?v=1729787492\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trakkayaks.com\/blogs\/pilot\/necky-dave-vanderveen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 191, 214);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDave \"Necky Dave\" Vanderveen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave 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. He keeps his life lean and mobile, and so does not have much room to spare either in or on his overlander for a 16-ft touring kayak. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to that experience, he is also happy to see other paddlers flourish when they are able to test a unique product and make up their own mind on whether it is right for them - offering guidance along the way. Now two TRAK 2.0s join him on his annual migrations between BC and BC - that is, British Columbia and Baja California!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TRAK Kayaks","offers":[{"title":"I'll bring my own TRAK kayak","offer_id":47724340838640,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kayak Rental Required","offer_id":48795414233328,"sku":null,"price":2150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/bajaheader.png?v=1759451427"},{"product_id":"waitukubuli-sea-trail-dominica","title":"Waitukubuli Sea Trail, Dominica - TRAK Kayak Tour","description":"\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #13c0d7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Experience Pre-requisite \/ Lower Focus on Skills Training \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoufriere, Dominica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 Days, 6 Nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeginner\/Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovember 28 - December 5, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFebruary 13 - 20, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFebruary 20 - 27, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarch 20 - 27, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecember 5 -12, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGwpk1eSwQ\/JHTl9z9JsTTlK5jyiTBN1Q\/view?utm_content=DAGwpk1eSwQ\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link2\u0026amp;utm_source=uniquelinks\u0026amp;utlId=ha3d1508f51\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWelcome Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGwph3M5A0\/f-bJ5s0N4b39qjY4IytYcg\/view?utm_content=DAGwph3M5A0\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link2\u0026amp;utm_source=uniquelinks\u0026amp;utlId=h69bf851140\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePacking List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGwpone27M\/Mjs38UR1CzghZBikp9Xk0w\/view?utm_content=DAGwpone27M\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link2\u0026amp;utm_source=uniquelinks\u0026amp;utlId=had589c30b4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItinerary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGyfy7qKug\/tzT9aByEPONGNbkh6FRRWg\/view?utm_content=DAGyfy7qKug\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link2\u0026amp;utm_source=uniquelinks\u0026amp;utlId=h65868dd179\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGwpgDJPyM\/rOP9GdC9iR-tsqPXq1xADQ\/view?utm_content=DAGwpgDJPyM\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link2\u0026amp;utm_source=uniquelinks\u0026amp;utlId=h824c3f2895\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTRAK, the Soufriere Outdoor Centre, and the Dominican People invite you to the new Waitukubuli Sea Trail. It will be an adventurous trip lead by experienced local guides with the support of TRAK Pilots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis seven day adventure will take you up the entire West coastline of Dominica. Along the way you will be able to discover the soul of Dominica through the welcoming local communities and stunningly conserved natural wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe colourful coastal parishes of Dominica are eager to host you in comfortable resorts where you can lay your head after exciting days of paddling, snorkelling, diving, hiking, and surfing. Pure food will your belly as you enjoy local favourites of grilled fish, fresh fruit, and delicacies like Mountain Chicken and Manicou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePricing includes private room per-guest accommodations and a TRAK 2.0 Kayak + gear rental for the duration of the trip. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA weekly Saturday service departs Newark, NJ at 9:10 am and arrives in Dominica at 2:39 pm local time. Return flights leave Dominica at 3:45 p.m., landing in Newark at 7:51 p.m. United Airways operates this route with Boeing 737-700 aircraft. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- map --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mapouter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmap_canvas\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d4659.827372201624!2d-61.35834156946837!3d15.234157359019388!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8c152b1c3ea735d9%3A0xb527f20f20579d99!2sSoufriere%2C%20Dominica!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1635523121064!5m2!1sen!2sca\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmap_canvas\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- map --\u003e \u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet your guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 191, 214);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/TRAK-Guides-Kerry_240x240.jpg?v=1729791754\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trakkayaks.com\/blogs\/pilot\/kerry-alleyne\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 191, 214);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerry Alleyne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerry Alleyne is a Dominican kayaker who started paddling in his teenage years and has since become the Chief Warden at the Marine Reserve and Lead Kayak Guide at the Soufriere Outdoor Centre. In 2021, he made history as part of the duo to first circumnavigate Dominica by modern sea kayak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerry loves nothing more than living life to the fullest. He's an incredible Lionfish hunter who loves providing visitors with an authentic Dominican experience on and off the water. His goal is to help you fall in love with the charm and beauty of Dominica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/TRAK-Guides-Weston_240x240.jpg?v=1729791949\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trakkayaks.com\/blogs\/pilot\/weston-moses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #13bfd6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeston Moses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeston 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. 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The most common approach is to fly into Catania or Palermo in Sicily, then travel to the port of Milazzo to catch a ferry to the islands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- map --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mapouter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmap_canvas\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d496029.0023431677!2d14.834099807695747!3d38.609496753584715!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1756929812580!5m2!1sen!2sca\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmap_canvas\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmap_canvas\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- map --\u003e \u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet your guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/Luca_profile.png?v=1756929011\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"250\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trakkayaks.com\/blogs\/pilot\/luca-ferroglio?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9f56779fe\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #13bfd6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuca Ferroglio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eBorn and raised in Italy, life brought Luca to the Netherlands some years ago, where he currently lives and works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuca's love for the outdoors and water (and an idea from his girlfriend!) inspired him to try kayaking for the first time during the dark years of the pandemic. 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