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Paddling to Pirates Cove: A TRAK Kayak Adventure to De Courcy Island

September 22, 2025

Paddling to Pirates Cove: A TRAK Kayak Adventure to De Courcy Island

Paddling to Pirates Cove: A TRAK Kayak Adventure to De Courcy Island

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Summer

2 Days

1000+ Miles

750+ Shots

15+ Places Visited+ Places

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

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Camping, Collaboration, Kayak

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Jack Point and Biggs Park

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Maffeo Sutton Park

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Newcastle Island

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Pirates Cove Marine Provincial Park

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Sony Alpha 7R V Camera

TRAK Thumb Black-and-Blue-Kayak

TRAK 2.0 Rebel Series (2025)

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The NomadiQ BBQ

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Ulanzi TT09 VideoGo Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod

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DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone

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GoPro HERO13 Black

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Insta360 X4 Action Camera

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NOMATIC Peter McKinnon Camera Pack 25L

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The NomadiQ Stove

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Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens

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Peak Design Mobile Car Vent Mount

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NOMATIC McKinnon Camera Pack Travel 35L

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NOMATIC 8L Camera Sling Bag

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Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier Backpack

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UPPAbaby Cruz V2 Stroller

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