Itiwit X100 sunny winter kayaking in Stockholm & safety discussion in inflatable kayak

I took a break and went out on #Stockholm #winter waters for a city #paddling trip with my Itiwit X100+ inflatable kayak. This video (part 1 of 2) shows the trip in late March 2023 when ice had started melting away, opening up the water - but as I discovered, still with ice sheets floating around here and there. The video also includes a safety discussion on paddling in icy conditions and in cold water.
Note that, as I point out in the video, winter and cold water conditions are dangerous for paddlers and must be respected. I'm wearing a drysuit, have spare clothes in drybags and other emergency gear, have the proper experience, and keep my distance to the ice when it appears, even if the water is mostly clear.
You can see more on winter kayaking safety here: • KAYAK SAFETY: How to s...
Paddling clothes during the cold season and more on safety: • How to dress when wint...
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[@danerik.westerlind]

Really great video, thanks!🤗

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

Still trying to catch up with all the videos I missed.

[@davidpoots8362]

Puns in English, clever boy! 😀

[@hntrains2]

It does seem to be a very stable boat. How about, though, in the wind and on high waves?