Words : Chris Whittaker Photos : As stated After what feels like a never-ending barrage of cancelled trips and postponed expeditions – finally , there may be a glimmer of hope on the horizon . So , secure your spray skirt , buckle up your buoyancy aid and batten down your day hatch . Here are just some of the world ’ s most fabulous sea kayaking destinations to add to your bucket list !
Lofoten Islands , Norway
The Lofoten Archipelago is a collection of dramatic sheer cliff islands , dropping at a sometimes near-vertical angle into the cold North Atlantic waters . The landscape is so rugged that it leads to jaw-to-the-floor paddling around every corner .
The weather can be as dramatic as the scenery , so be sure to prepare for all conditions . Lofoten is one of the most popular adventure sports areas in Norway , which draws a crowd of similar minded people – from hikers , surfers , climbers and of course , paddlers .
Located above the Arctic Circle , the Northern Lights often dance across the night sky in a spectacular performance of light and colour - but having a sky clear enough to see it is the hard part !
Lofoten . Photo : Kristin Folsland Olsen
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