[Paddlewise] Re German Kayaks

From: Mark H. Hunt <mhh_at_aretha.jax.org>
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 07:55:28 -0400 (EDT)
       Several summers back I was driving along, more or less minding my 
own business when the corner of my eye caught the shape of a sea kayak in 
someone's yard sale. Though it had been used quite alot and needed some 
work the price was rediculously low and it was obviously well put 
together. It was made by Bavaria Boat in what was then West Germany and 
the model name was Saga. After a bit of calling around, I found that 
Klepper had been importing them 10 years previously but no longer did. 
They did have some related gear like spray skirts etc in stock which they 
gave me a great deal on. I've since paddled it often particularly when I 
have a load of camping gear or photography gear along. It has withstood 
seal-landings on granite ledges with full loads of gear among other 
things. It is a great boat.
                                                        mark
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