Just a week after my last kayaking adventure in a gray and dreamy landscape, I finally got to experience what I’ve always dreamed of – paddling through a winter wonderland. And to top it off, the sun was shining brightly. I hesitated until the very last moment, as the weather forecast predicted winds of 8 m/s, but once I was out on the water, it was as calm as could be.

Winter has become my season for planning. It’s the time I research, test, acquire, and maintain gear for the adventures that await later in the year. Over the past week, I’ve made some adjustments to my kayak in the garage. On longer trips, I’ve struggled with numbness in my legs and feet, so I decided to tackle the issue by installing a back support in my kayak. When the weekend arrived, I couldn’t resist taking it out for a test ride.

After a wet and rainy day, I noticed the skies clearing up in the evening. So once I wrapped up work for the day, I loaded my kayak onto the roof of the car and drove out toward Björnö. And what an evening it turned out to be! The air was refreshingly crisp, and the water felt surprisingly warm. But it wasn’t long before I had an unexpected visitor on the water... or rather, on land.

Tonight I had a lovely trip from Dyviken out to Baggensfjärden and back. It was a colorful ride that also offered a little dip when I had to adjust the seat ;)

Today I had a lovely trip in Säbyviken with Allan and Karin. The sun was out and the autumn leaves stood in all their glory along the coast.