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We recently purchased our Wenonah Escapade through Udo Wald and Janet Nichols at Back of the Beyond on Bainbridge Island. First voyage was Angle Lake in WA to get our feet wet on how she handles and were very impressed to say the least.

This 16' 6" canoe glides effortlessly through the water and felt very stable once we got used to it. We decided on the kevlar version to make it easier to transport and handle as a tandem or solo canoe and don't regret it at all.

Our second voyage was out in Puget Sound from Seahurst Park, WA and it handled very well in light wind and calm waters. It was a blast exploring the coastline down towards Three Tree Point. Once again the handling, balance, and overall feel of this canoe is amazing. A few rollers came in from the NW and she handled very well when it became a bit rough in spots.

The fit and finish is 4 out of 5 stars as there are a few areas where the surface has a few minor blemishes in the finish. Considering the price and material used, it might be tempting to assume it would arrive in perfect condition. The small blemishes are purely cosmetic and don't affect performance or even the overall appearance, so it's not a concern.

Working with Udo and Janet was the best experience ever. Udo was extremely helpful in helping us choose the right model, and he was very down to earth and practical in all of his recommendations. If you are in need of a canoe here in WA, make sure you reach out to Udo and he will definitely get you out on the water with the right canoe.