Circumnavigating Catalina Island w Folding Sea Kayaks-No barge needed | TRAK Kayak Expeditions

Описание: Circumnavigating Catalina Island is far more than a casual paddle. Ocean swell, high winds, and steep cliffy shores with no landing potential demand real paddling skill, commitment, and serious equipment — making it the perfect proving ground for our new folding kayaks as we prep for longer expeditions.

In this adventure, we (James and Gina) put our new TRAK folding sea kayaks to the test on a true overnight, expedition-style journey around Catalina — one of Southern California’s most exposed and breathtaking coastlines?

Instead of paying to transport hardshell touring kayaks to the island by barge, we travelled light and assembled our expedition-ready TRAK kayaks right at our launch point before heading straight into open Pacific waters.

🚣‍♂️ What made this trip unique:

Getting to Catalina was simple — folding kayaks meant no barge was required.

Catalina's remote, pristine coastline is a hidden gem that is rarely paddled compared to mainland hotspots.

Hidden coves, towering cliffs, kelp forests, crystal-clear waters, unforgettable beaches - all to ourselves.

The waters around Catalina demanded true performance sea kayaks - we couldn't have done this with cheaper alternatives. The dynamic ocean conditions were perfect for a real TRAK Kayak review.

The trip boosted our confidence for paddling longer crossings and rougher conditions when we take our TRAKs to the Channel Islands and Inside Passage.

These folding kayak trips show how modern portability unlocks destinations once limited to hard-shell expedition paddlers, revealing a coastline that feels wild, majestic, and surprisingly untouched.

👉 Watch to see how folding kayaks perform in real conditions — and why Catalina might be one of the most underrated sea kayaking adventures on California's West Coast.