Soon we’re completely surrounded by water and wilderness – a labyrinth of islands spreading out in all directions. And so it shall stay, for five whole wonderful days! Large forested islands closer to the mainland. Lush clusters of islands and islets a bit further out. And a myriad of tiny barren skerries bordering on the open sea. Always a route that’s never been paddled before.

Doesn’t take long at all to get into that feeling. And there’s a thousand parts to play. Cooking up yummy food is a given. So is a dip in the sea. The rest is a stunning canvas, primed and pumped to be filled with small moments, big moments, serenity, cacophony, whatever tickles our fancy really.

It ain’t all wilderness. Almost all of it is, but nestled among the islands there is also a fascinating culture of archipelago dwellers, both past and present. Beautiful lookouts with cairns used as navigation marks for centuries. Homesteads and fishing villages that are beyond idyllic, Harstena in particular. Meeting some of the friendly and often delightfully eccentric islanders is a real treat!

They’re always there in the corner of your eye as you paddle. Whether it’s a Great Crested Grebe swimming along with its ducklings. A Grey Heron flying low over the water. An Osprey passing by. White-tailed Eagles soaring high up in the sky.  Oystercatchers with their bright red beaks picking away at mussels. Gravity-defying Swans running across the water to reach flight when you get near.

We have four endpoints to choose from, and we'll adapt our route to the weather, but also very much to whatever we wanna do as a group. This is our unique adventure together – spontaneity, freedom, and feeling like a true explorer are what it's all about! And, of course, having a bloody good time together.