Although Vagabond Kayaks literally started in a garage in 2018, this new kayak company comes with a pedigree. Before Vagabond, there were decades-long friendships, built on common passions, expeditions, trips and shared experiences. Vagabond brought together five friends and turned them into partners with the same motivations, ambitions and goals for their company.
With 20+ years of experience in designing and manufacturing high-quality, plastic, rotomoulded kayaks behind him, Celliers Kruger brought the x-factor to our kayak designs.
In 2015, Celliers left his first kayak company, one that he started in 2002. Being under a restraint-of-trade for three years was challenging, but it did allow him a complete break from the business of kayaking. During this time, he got out more to kayak and to rejuvenate his passion for many paddling disciplines. He has always pushed himself to do new and different and better with each kayak design, which earned him recognition in the industry for his innovations.
Vagabond gave Celliers the opportunity to apply many years of experience into developing a distinctive range of kayaks. Each of our kayak models draws from his experience in the industry, his experience as a world-class kayaker and from hundreds of discussions with professional and recreational kayakers over the many years. At Vagabond, Celliers was challenged to apply his innovative skills and creativity to develop the best kayaks of his career.
As Vagabond’s managing director, Lisa de Speville has brought her adventure racing, event planning, passion for people and strong organisational skills to get Vagabond kayaks out into the market and to grow our company.
Vagabond’s timeline is in its infancy. Our company is built on a solid foundation; one that draws on strengths from our partners, suppliers, manufacturer and workers who deliver their best to make Vagabond an exceptional company with unparalleled products.
