Richard Ohman, Founder and President of KAYAKOMAT
”Canada is a huge paddling rental market and KAYAKOMAT has been very well received. Municipalities as well as private enterprises are showing huge interest in the concept” says Richard Ohman, Founder and President of KAYAKOMAT.
Paddling with KAYAKOMAT is a popular, sustainable, fun and healthy activity. Paddlers book seamlessly on the KAYAKOMAT web app. They receive a code to unlock their equipment and can paddle 24/7.
Self service kayak & SUP rental launches nationwide!
KAYAKOMAT by Point 65 Sweden, the world’s leading Self Service SUP and kayak rental concept is coming to Canada!
With more than 100 stations and 30.000 users in 6 countries, KAYAKOMAT is the world’s leading paddle sport rental provider. New stations open every week and 200 additional stations are planned for 2023. Many will be located in Canada. KAYAKOMAT is planning for towards 3.000 stations within a few years.
New in the sharing revolution
Behind KAYAKOMAT you find kayak Point 65 Sweden, with 20 years experience of producing, selling and renting out kayaks. With a growing interest from the public in outdoor and paddling activities, as well as a trend of more active holidays, the timing was right to develop the rental concept.
The sharing economy is quickly growing. People are now used to sharing cars, e-scooters and tools with others instead of buying their own. KAYAKOMAT is bringing the trend to the outdoor sector, where sustainability and more accessibility to nature are of great demand.
“We have seen that many people prefer renting from self service stations that are open around the clock. This is the main reason to book with KAYAKOMAT. Clients appreciate that one click on the website is all that is needed to be ready for a new experience. Renting from KAYAKOMAT is convenient and flexible. It is appreciated to not think about owning, storing and transporting” says Richard Ohman, Founder of KAYAKOMAT.
The kayaks and SUP-boards are very stable, allowing a safe and fun experience for both beginners as well as more experienced paddlers. A one size PFD and other accessories are found inside the kayak. The equipment is replaced on a yearly basis to ensure the high quality. KAYAKOMAT allows for a longer kayak season with longer opening hours compared to a traditional rental. Every KAYAKOMAT station is run by a local operator, or existing seaside business.
For more information about Kayakomat visit www.kayakomat.com