Harmonious and almost meditative. That’s how Martin Koutny describes the experience when you glide through the water in a kayak. At Kajak och Fritid in Oxelösund, both beginners and experienced paddlers come.
Martin Koutny describes Jogersö, where Kajak och Fritid is located, as a beautiful place with sea bathing and a fine sandy beach. The outer archipelago, where you can see the horizon, is close, just half an hour of paddling away. The archipelago is calm and peaceful, not as many boats and people as in more known places like the Stockholm archipelago. Here you can rent kayaks or SUP, stand up paddle board.
– It is a fantastic way to get out into nature and partake in the beautiful Oxelösund archipelago, says Martin Koutny.
Exercise and nature experience in one
At Kajak and Fritid, they like to provide useful information and take care of their customers. They meet you at the beach and go through equipment, paddling techniques, and safety.
– You get tips on different tours depending on the weather and winds, and we show on the map where you can paddle, says Martin.
He can suggest tours for a few hours or several days. For families with children who just want to try, you can stay in the bay.
– Our double kayaks are very stable, so you don’t have to worry about capsizing, promises Martin.
Those who come to Kajak och Fritid often seek the combination of exercise and a pleasant experience. You can truly get that here. Kajak och Fritid also arranges tours of various kinds, such as yoga paddling.
– We paddle out to a beautiful place where we do a gentle yoga session. Then we have dinner or lunch together before paddling back, Martin says, promising a complete experience for the participants.
– Many people have an aha moment and ask themselves why they haven’t tried it before, he says.
Try something new at home
For those who have wanted to try kayaking but haven’t dared. You may think it seems scary and difficult. Relax, Martin has welcomed many like you.
There’s something special about gliding silently through the water. You are close to wildlife and the water. You can sneak between the rocks and reach places where boats are too big to go. A unique nature experience according to Marin Koutny.
Martin Koutny finds it fun if people can find what is close by. Then it can become something you can do again. It has less environmental impact and doesn’t require much planning. At Kajak och Fritid, you can rent all the equipment for paddling but also tents and camping gear for staying out for several days.
Once you are out in your kayak you don’t need to be close to anyone else. You can even find your own island to sunbathe and swim on and enjoy yourself.
Text: Anna Arnerdal