{"product_id":"trak-owners-gathering-saysutshun","title":"Saysutshun, Vancouver Island - TRAK Gathering: September 18-21, 2026","description":"\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #13c0d7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Experience Pre-requisite \/ Higher Focus on Skills Training \/ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional TRAK Kayak Add-On (for friends or family to join)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eGulf Islands, West Coast of Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 Days, 3 Nights\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOptional\u003c\/em\u003e 3 Day, 2 Night Extension to DeCourcy Island Group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeptember 18 - 21, 2026 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll ages and abilities are welcome!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGuq_wwpJY\/ENPDfxbOcHNA6rbEuYXcsw\/view?utm_content=DAGuq_wwpJY\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link2\u0026amp;utm_source=uniquelinks\u0026amp;utlId=hd09e97dfbd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 Full Program Package (link)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLed by TRAK Pilots and the HQ team, we invite you to join us for this symposium-style event. We will make use of the beautiful group camping and group cooking facilities on Saysutshun (Newcastle) Island, easily accessible from the Nanaimo harbour. There are bathroom and shower facilities present, as well as several other amenities nearby. With all meals provided, this will be a very comfortable camping experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkills training topics include beginner to advanced paddling techniques, rescues, rolling, tides \u0026amp; currents, on-water navigation, and mastery of the TRAK 2.0 itself. TRAK Pilots and guest presenters always bring a wide spectrum of expertise, with programming planned for both novice and experienced paddlers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe look forward to strengthening our communal ties and forging friendships that inspire future expeditions and simple trips! In addition to fresh meals, there will be opportunities to learn about local Indigenous history and culture, plus some festive entertainment to enjoy in the evenings after dinner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is an optional multi-day tour to DeCourcy Island at the end of the Gathering, which will take place from September 21st-23rd. The conclusion of this Gathering is also a perfect launchpad to other adventures on Vancouver Island.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGuq_wwpJY\/ENPDfxbOcHNA6rbEuYXcsw\/view?utm_content=DAGuq_wwpJY\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link2\u0026amp;utm_source=uniquelinks\u0026amp;utlId=hd09e97dfbd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView the Full Program here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\u003c!-- intro --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mapouter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmap_canvas\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" height=\"450\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d29508.756453105296!2d-123.95873988006666!3d49.1772178124856!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5488a172e64a694d%3A0xe5a502fb67e729cd!2sSaysutshun%20(Newcastle%20Island)%20Marine%20Provincial%20Park!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1704419690609!5m2!1sen!2sca\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- map --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\u003c!-- itinerary --\u003e\u003c!-- included --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TRAK Kayaks","offers":[{"title":"Gathering Only \/ I'll bring my own","offer_id":44861916709104,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gathering Only \/ I'd like to rent a TRAK 2.0","offer_id":48925989568752,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gathering + DeCourcy Trip \/ I'll bring my own","offer_id":44861916741872,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gathering + DeCourcy Trip \/ I'd like to rent a TRAK 2.0","offer_id":48925989601520,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gathering + TRAK 2.0 Kayak Bundle \/ I'll bring my own","offer_id":46497546174704,"sku":"","price":4595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gathering + DeCourcy Trip + TRAK 2.0 Kayak Bundle \/ I'll bring my own","offer_id":46497546207472,"sku":"","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4021\/files\/VI_owners_gathering.png?v=1777072504","url":"https:\/\/www.trakkayaks.com\/products\/trak-owners-gathering-saysutshun","provider":"TRAK Kayaks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}