{"product_id":"san-juan-island-hopping-expedition","title":"San Juan Island Hopping - TRAK Expedition: August 23-29, 2026","description":"\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #13c0d7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Experience Pre-requisite \/ Moderate Focus on Skills Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eSan Juan Islands, Washington State, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 Days, 6 Nights (1\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e prep day + 6 paddling days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003eAugust 23 - 29, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeginner\/Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/earth.google.com\/earth\/d\/13I7tjjqXX4wybAblfK5BNepNF10KKhIx?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (subject to change)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't own a TRAK kayak yet? We have TWO available for rent for this trip! Receive a rebate for your rental fee with the purchase of a new TRAK 2.0.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe San Juan Islands form one of the most remarkable sea kayaking environments in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForested islands rise from tidal waters. Wildlife moves freely through the channels. Remote campsites offer quiet places to rest after a day of exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expedition explores the archipelago the way it was meant to be travelled — slowly and under human power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just a sightseeing tour; it's a chance to learn and practice skills in tidal awareness, navigation, and route planning amidst the power of tidal currents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a week of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman-powered travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, moving gradually through one of the most beautiful coastal archipelagos in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach day the journey unfolds according to tides, weather, and the natural rhythm of the islands. We cross quiet channels, land on remote beaches, and settle into expedition camp in places that feel far removed from the mainland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor TRAK Owners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many owners, this kind of trip is exactly why they chose a TRAK kayak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe San Juan Islands offer the perfect environment to appreciate the versatility of the boat — from tidal crossings to sheltered island exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there is something uniquely satisfying about travelling through an archipelago like this alongside other capable paddlers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Aspiring Owners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expedition is also an excellent way to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexperience a TRAK expedition firsthand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants who do not yet own a TRAK can paddle expedition boats provided by the guides and discover what makes this kayak platform so uniquely suited for global travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany paddlers first experience the boat on trips exactly like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\u003c!-- map --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d331837.6709743885!2d-123.27406828951304!3d48.55970838215197!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x54858c1d50af1577%3A0x84c08174dbde8a2c!2sSan%20Juan%20Islands!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1779472155756!5m2!1sen!2sca\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mapouter\"\u003e\u003c!-- map --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mapouter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mapouter\"\u003eMeet Your Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/Copy_of_Pilot_Header_Joris_Vandalon_1.png?v=1747864175\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlex is happiest in the seat of a kayak, driven by a deep passion for paddling and adventure sports. Whether navigating local rivers and coastlines or exploring waterways around the world, he’s always seeking new paddling experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the owner of Body Boat Blade, Alex has built his life around paddling and coaching. While he spends most of his time on the sea, he’s also a skilled whitewater kayaker and open canoeist, having completed extensive training through British Canoeing. His love for the outdoors began in Ithaca, NY, where he grew up surrounded by gorges, lakes, and rolling hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis paddling journey started as a raft guide on New York’s Black River before diving deeper into the sport at SUNY Plattsburgh. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Expeditionary Studies with a focus on paddlesports and climbing. After graduating, he pursued further training through British Canoeing while building an impressive paddling resume across the U.S. and the U.K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlex is dedicated to learner-focused coaching, helping paddlers progress through personalized, engaging, and methodical instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mapouter\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\u003c!-- included --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGot questions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us directly at info@trakkayaks.com or call our HQ at +1-250-824-8725 ('TRAK').\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TRAK Kayaks","offers":[{"title":"Bring Your Own TRAK","offer_id":47265865498864,"sku":null,"price":1949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trip + TRAK Rental","offer_id":47265865531632,"sku":null,"price":2349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trip + NEW TRAK 2.0 Kayak","offer_id":47724370395376,"sku":null,"price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/sanjuanheader.png?v=1759451288","url":"https:\/\/www.trakkayaks.com\/products\/san-juan-island-hopping-expedition","provider":"TRAK Kayaks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}