Video – The story behind Lekker Kayaks

I’m excited to share this video about the story behind Lekker Kayaks. Whether you find it brief or lengthy (that might depend on your TikTok habits!), it offers a bit of insight into my journey and mission.

A special thank you to Ruan Kotze for his exceptional work on this project. He did a fantastic job of showcasing what I do and featuring a bit of the stunning Cape Town waters that serve as our playground.

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Lekker Kayaks – Piper

Since my first child was born 19 years ago, getting kids into paddling and designing kayaks for that purpose has been a real passion for me.

I believe that the vast majority of kids should start out paddling with sit-on-tops. As a result, I designed two kids sit-on-tops in the past. The first was the Fluid Vaya, back in 2005. The second was the Vagabond Kwando in 2018. My kids grew up paddling the Vaya first, and later switched to the Kwando when I started manufacturing that. These two models have been instrumental in teaching them paddling skills and nurturing a love for paddling and the outdoors. At the same time, the hands-on experience and feedback that I received from them, as well as other kids who used the same, helped me to come up with the ultimate kids design.

Now I bring to you the Piper. Based on what I’ve done before, but more refined and with past glitches fixed. I foresee the Piper becoming the go-to kayak for parents with young children.

Check out lekkerkayaks.com/piper for more info. First ones will be available in SA from Nov 2024, and in the USA from early 2025. Let me know if you want to preorder one!

Lekker Kayaks – Albatross

I’m excited about every kayak I design. However, my excitement for the Albatross might be even more than usual, simply because this is what I got the most requests for from paddlers and commercial operators over the past two years, and I believe I’ve really nailed this design. I trust that this will become my most successful double-seater sit-on-top ever, which says a lot, given the legacy of the Fluid Synergy and Vagabond Mazowe.

Check it out at lekkerkayaks.com/albatross for more info. First ones will be available in SA from Nov 2024, and in the USA from early 2025. Let me know if you want to preorder one!