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The St Anna Archipelago Kayak Rental 

Contact information
For booking and information send an email or give us a call.
Email info@stannakajak.se
Booking telephone Summer +4612152027 / +46730-932109
Winter +4687655307 / +46708234637

The company and the archipelago
In the midst of the picturesque St Anna archipelago lies Norra Finnö where Gunvor Larsson, and her father before her, has been running a kayak rental since the 1960s. The St Anna archipelago is situated just a few hours south of Stockholm (by car) and is considered to be one of the best spots for kayaking in the world.  

The St Anna archipelago hosts thousands of islands ranging from fairly large, such as Norra Finnö where our rental is situated to very small ones. Some of the islands are populated but most are not, making St Anna the ideal place to experience the Swedish Baltic. It is never difficult to find a quiet and beautiful island on which to camp. Should you, however, prefer to sleep indoors during your adventure we can give you information about accommodation in the archipelago. 

Map
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Tourist info
Click for local tourist information. 

Kayaks
We have single and double kayaks in both fibre glass and polyethylene. In both polyethylene and fibre glass there is a wide range of kayaks, from stable ones for the beginner to more lively kayaks for the more experienced paddlers. Should you require guidance or instruction this is not a problem since there are competent paddlers available at most times. 

Please send an e-mail with your requirements and we will adjust instructions and guidance to satisfy your needs. 

Our kayaks 

2 people fibre glass
VKV Yoo-A-Kim: Swedish produce with an extra hole between the cockpits with enough space to take a child, a dog or extra luggage. Sturdy, stable and reliable.
VKV Anita: fast and manoeuvrable kayak made in Sweden.
Trapper Laxen: versatile double kayak. Fast, yet stable.
Albatross: very similar to Trapper Laxen.
Argo: very similar to Trapper Laxen.

2 people polyethylene
Prijon Excursion: a durable and stable kayak suitable for beginners and daytrips (insufficient storage room for longer expeditions).
Prijon Odyssé: a kayak similar to Prijon Excursion
Necky Amaruk: a durable and stable kayak with ample storage room for longer trips.

1 person fibre glass
Rudder equipped
VKV Lisa: a fast kayak with extensive storage room, suitable for long trips and smaller paddlers.
VKV Seabird: like the above kayak but more suited for larger paddlers
VKV Seagull: like the VKV Seabird but with a broader beam to provide a more stable platform for paddling in rough waters.
Trapper Marine: a stable and reassuring kayak with a large cockpit and extensive storage room.
Point 65: similar to the Trapper Marine except from being slightly slimmer and thus faster. 

Skeg equipped
P&H Icefloe: a classic British sea kayak yet broad enough to provide quite sufficient storage room.
P&H Sirius: a classic sea kayak; slim, fun and fast with excellent open water qualities. It is not suitable for beginners and has quite limited storage room.
P&H Baidarka: similar to the Sirius but less stable and with even more limited storage room.
Valley Skerray: classic sea kayak similar to the P&H Icefloe but with a more spacious cockpit and extensive storage room. 

1 person polyethylene
Rudder equipped
Prijon Touryak: large cockpit, very stable, good storage room.
Prijon Kodiak: a kayak suited for expeditions, with extensive storage room and a large cockpit.
Prijon Seayak: a short and slim kayak for small paddlers, can be paddled with little effort compared to it’s larger Prijon relatives.
Prijon Barracuda: similar to the Prijon Kodiak but a lot slimmer and faster. Not suitable for beginners.  

Necky Looksha: very stable with good storage room for small paddlers who do not require a fast kayak. 

Skeg equipped
P&H Capella: a versatile kayak for every occasion. Broad enough to be stable, manoeuvrable enough to be a fun play kayak with enough storage room for extended trips.
Valley Nordkapp: a slim v-shaped kayak with a snug cockpit. A plastic kayak for demanding paddlers. 

Prices 2010
Including kayak and all equipment.
If you want to start using your kayak the day before your official rental, and do this after 6 o’clock pm you can do this without extra charge.  

Normal season Weeks 22-35

Low season Weeks 17-21 and 36-41

*fibre glass kayak K2 & K3 Yoo-A-kim, Anita, Albatross, Argo, maxi, Expedition, Laxen
** Polyethylene kayak K2 Amaruk, Excursion, Odysse
*** Fibre glass kayak K1 VKV, Point 65, Marine, Reval Wind, Baidarka, Icefloe, Sirius, Skerray
**** Polyethylene kayak K1 Touryak, Kodiak, Seayak, Seabird pc, Looksha, Capella, Nordkapp,  

Weekend = Friday 6 am – Sunday 6 pm
Half day = 4 hours from 9-13 to 14-18  

Equipment
Basic equipment: lifejacket, paddle, water bottles, maps, spray deck and a waterproof bag is included in the rental price. It is also possible to rent extra equipment for a small fee. 

Equipment for rent

Rental conditions
A person who rents our kayaks must be at least 15 years of age. We do not take responsibility for any accidents that may happen during your paddling. All paddlers must wear their life jackets (which is included in your rental) and must know how to swim. A contract is written on the occasion of your rental in which all rules are clearly written. If the kayak is damaged or stolen due to recklessness the person who has rented it must pay what it costs to replace it. Please make sure your insurances are valid. The kayak as well as all other equipment is to be returned well cleaned.  

The Swedish Right of Public Access gives you an opportunity to camp on most of the islands as long as you show respect and responsibility to Nature, Wild Life and other people. Please, try not to leave any trace when you enjoy the beautiful Nature of Sweden
http://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/In-English/Menu/Enjoying-nature/The-right-of-public-access/  

Boats
It is possible to rent boats for rowing as well as with outboard engines (6-15 horse powers).
Boat prices (including life jackets and a map over the archipelago)

A discount is given in case of rental for three days or more.
The guest will be provided with a supply of petrol and will be charged for what has been consumed.  

Small boat trip: we can arrange a trip including a 1,5 hours ride in an open fishing boat to a place with a beautiful view over the archipelago. This place is situated approximately 7,5 kilometres into the archipelago. Prices vary according to season but 600 SEK is a good starting point.  

Petrol station
We offer petrol and diesel as well as a variety of lubricating oils. 

Grocery store
In our small grocery store we can offer:
Basic foodstuffs
Ice cream
Candy and snacks
Cold beer and soda
Tobacco
Outdoor stove fuel, gas and ethanol
Fishing lures, lines and live worms
And a lot more 

Open kayak renting, grocery store, petrol station

Cabin for rent all year round
This beautiful holiday house is call ”Lilla Annero” and is situated some 300 metres from the shoreline. In total, there are 4 beds and a sofa bed with room for two people. These are divided into one bedroom with two bunk beds and a living room with the sofa bed. There is a kitchen holding all necessary equipment, WC/shower, a veranda with some furniture. Linen is to be brought. No cleaning is included. Cleaning and linen can be ordered separately for a fee of 400 SEK. Free access to rowboat in evening time. The house is available for rent all year round.  

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This cabin is situated some 40 metres from ”Lilla Annero”. It contains two separate bedrooms, one containing two beds and one with three beds. This cabin is a great complement to ”Lilla Annero” for larger groups of people.
Prices: 600 – 1200 SEK/room/week .  

Bergstugan……………………………………Ängstugan
Cabins
Two newly built houses called ”Bergsstugan” and ”Ängsstugan” are available from April to November. These are convenient for a longer stay here in S.t Anna. The interior has a bunk bed (single bed on top, double bed at the bottom), and a loft where 4 people can sleep. This makes these cabins ideal when it comes to family vacations. The cabins have large tables with chairs as well as sofas that come in handy when you feel like relaxing. Only ten metres from the service building in which you can find a kitchen, toilets and a shower. The distance to the sea is no more than 50 metres. Linen is to be brought. Cleaning is not included. Cleaning and linen can be ordered separately for a fee of 400 SEK. Free access to rowboat in evening time.

service building
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Discounts for multiple weeks / weekdays in a row
and the number of people! Although low-season prices
Contact us to book our cabins 

Two small cabins called ”Sjöstugen” and Västboden” with a view over the archipelago are for rent from May to September. They are plainly equipped cabins mainly meant for spending the night. They are situated just 10 metres from the bridge and the shoreline. The cabins are situated only 50 metres from the service building in which you can find a kitchen, toilets and a shower. Linen is to be brought. Cleaning is not included. Cleaning and linen can be ordered separately for a fee of 400 SEK. Free access to rowboat in evening time.  

Sjöstugan prices: 2 beds 225 SEK /pers./night
Västboden prices: 3 beds 200 SEK /pers./night
Sjöstugan prices: 2 beds 2900 SEK /pers./week
Västboden prices: 3 beds 2900 SEK /pers./week
A discount is given when rented three or more days.  

Do you have a caravan/camper and wish to stay a few nights here in S:t Anna? Please contact us! We keep several fine places reserved for you.  

Discounts for multiple weeks / weekdays in a row
and the number of people! Although low-season prices
Contact us to book our cabins