52 | Issue 115 | August 2018
Kayaking, stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding and spear fishing — there is more than
one way to explore the beautiful archipelago of South Funen. Local water-adventure
company Nicus Nature offers a broad range of courses, as well as equipment rental.
By Signe Hansen | Photos: Nicus nature
Few areas of Denmark are more beautiful
than the archipelago of South Funen and,
if you ask kayak enthusiast and founder
of Nicus Nature, Nicolai Ilcus, there is
no better way to explore it than by gliding
from island to island in a kayak. “There’s
something about being on the water,
the peace and the meditative rhythm,
that does something special to you. And
exercise-wise, it’s not necessarily a
high-intensity sport, so everyone can take
part on some level.” Ilcus adds: “That’s
the good thing about kayaking — you can
take it nice and easy, bring a thermos and
chill with a cup of coffee and your feet in
the water, or you can give it full power
through the waves of the west coast.”
Having been a keen water sports en-
thusiast for decades, Ilcus has explored
many parts of the world in a kayak. In the
late 1990s, his sport took him to Canada,
where he studied to become an adven-
ture travel guide. Upon his return to
Denmark in 2000, he set up Nicus Nature,
offering kayaking courses and rental on
Tåsinge, a small island in the archipel-
ago of South Funen. “The calm shallow
water here is perfect for kayaking,” hePaddle through the summer
says. “You don’t have to do a course to
rent our equipment, but can go straight
out within a set area along the coastline.
But, if you do a course, it’ll allow you to
go further on your own — there are lots
of shelters, camp sites and B&Bs on the
islands of the archipelago, and taking a
couple of days to kayak from island to is-
land is an extraordinary experience.”Today, Nicus Nature also offers courses
in stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding and
spear fishing, as well as physical and
online shops that sell equipment for all
activities mentioned.Web: http://www.nicusnature.comNicus Nature is located in Vindbyøre,
on Tåsinge — a small island connected
to the town of Svendborg by bridge.
The company offers courses and
classes in kayaking, SUP and spear
fishing for both individuals and groups.Scan Magazine | Wellness Feature | Nicus Nature
Left: With its beautiful, shallow water coastline and many small islands, the archipelago of South Funen is perfect for kayaking. Top right: As a keen water sports
enthusiast, Dane Nicolai Ilcus loves to share his passion for kayaking, SUP and spear fishing.