In Pitea, you can even rent kayaks for shorter day or weekend trips. From here you can launch in the middle of Pitea archipelago and can easy reach both the inner and outer archipelago of Pitea, at the coast of the Baltic Sea.
Traveling in a kayak feels like you’re tricking the universe. The boat has the impression of being vulnerable because it’s so small—an ocean going boat that you can pick up with one hand. But once you gain some skills in it, the kayak is the safest, most seaworthy boat in the world. The universe thinks that you’re out there doing something dangerous, but really you’re in total control.
The thing about the kayak is it puts you in direct, intimate contact with nature. Yachts are great, but a kayak requires personal, tactile skill and interaction with your surroundings. When you’re in a kayak, your butt is below the level of the water and waves are washing over your boat, your chest, maybe even over your head.
Kayaking in Sweden, particularly around Pitea with its endless lake system, offers opportunities for hours, days or even weeks of paddling. The quietness of the kayak and the openness of the lakes also make this one of the best ways to see wildlife; to observe without being observed.
What better way to experience the tranquility of nature than with a kayak?
