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Nelo USA was founded with one simple vision in mind; to grow and support niche water sports in the United States with high quality products and expert guidance.  

At Nelo USA, we believe in the transformative, positive, community building power of sport.  We believe in the ideals and philosophy of Olympism – in “blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles in the spirit of friendship and fair play”.  

Nelo USA was founded with one simple vision in mind; to grow and support niche water sports in the United States with high quality products and expert guidance.  

At Nelo USA, we believe in the transformative, positive, community building power of sport.  We believe in the ideals and philosophy of Olympism – in “blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles in the spirit of friendship and fair play”.  

maggie hogan

michèle eray

As an athlete, Michèle grew up paddling and surfing the South African coastline. This led to an international career first in sanoe sprint, then in flat water marathon and surfski. Her achievements include making an Olympic final, winning a medal at the Canoe Marathon World Championships, winning the Surfski World Championships, as well as many international surfski races. She has also won many river races, including the famous Berg, Drak, Fish and Sella races.

She transitioned to coaching over a decade ago, and has come full circle by becoming the Team USA Coach at the Rio Olympics. 

Her almost three decades of paddling experience makes her a valuable resource in the community where she loves to help others reach their full potential. 

Nelo is the world leader in high performance kayaks and canoes whose core competencies include innovation-based R&D, manufacturing and athlete centric services.  

Nelo was created in 1978 by Manuel Ramos, and is located in Vila do Conde, Portugal.  The company was founded by paddlers and continues to this day to be run by athletes and enthusiasts.  

Nelo is proudly Portuguese; extending this nation’s centuries-long expertise in boat building. From the Caravel sailing ships that dominated long voyages in the 15th – 17th century to current day Olympic Champions, the Portuguese have been designing innovative world class boats for centuries.  The Nina and Pinta which were sailed by Christopher Columbus, were caravel ships! 

who is nelo

KAYAK PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

micro ski

A1 – $1350

MINI SKI

A1 – $1450

MAXI SKI

A1 – $1650

MINI VIPER

A1 – $1650

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

viper PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

K1

A1 – $2700

F / WWR – $3650

SCS – $4700

E – $4500

K2

A1 – $3650

F / WWR – $4650

SCS – $6500

E – $6200

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

surfski PRICING - nelo 600

*Pricing subject to change

wwr

$5150

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Nose & Tail handles

scs

$6000

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Nose & Tail handles
Cover

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

outrigger PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

oc1

wwr

$3800

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck

scs

$4800

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck
Cover

oc2

wwr

$5000

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck

scs

$5900

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck
Cover

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

CANOE PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

C1

F / WWR – $3550

SCS – $4400

E – $4000

C2

F / WWR – $4350

SCS – $5300

E – $5000

C4

G – $9 600

SCS – $11 325

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

KAYAK PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

K1

F / WWR – $3650

SCS – $4700

E – $4500

K2

F / WWR – $4650

SCS – $6500

E – $6200

K4

G – $10 620

SCS – $12 625

 

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

surfski PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

wwr

$3800

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Side handles

scs

$4800

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Side handles
Cover

air

$5100

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Side handles
Cover

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included