The challenge of building the environmentally sustainable and technically viable “Nelo 400” is a task that requires attention in many ways, from the choice of materials to the use of more efficient and less polluting technologies. With that in mind, some practices have been adopted to ensure that the construction process has a lower environmental […]
Do you remember how long it takes to cross the Danube? So this time our exercise will be about the Atlantic! The Atlantic Ocean is the world’s second-largest ocean, after the Pacific Ocean. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Europe, Africa and Asia. […]
A slice of chocolate cake can greatly vary in its caloric content but let’s keep it simple and consider an average of 300kcal/piece. As it is generically known, all athletic activities burn calories and canoeing it’s no different. Plus, the longer and more intensive the workout, the more calories burned. But how much do I […]
Sustainability at Nelo M.A.R Kayaks it’s about development based on three vertices: economic, environmental and social. Initiatives to deliver value to all stakeholders, not just for today but mainly for tomorrow. The main goal of aligning this triangle is the conviction that reflects a business activity with reduced impacts on the environment and the community, […]
Paracanoe is the canoeing discipline for athletes with an impairment and races are contested by two types of boat: Kayak (K) and Va’a (V). The kayak is propelled by a double-blade paddle, while the va’a is an outrigger canoe which has an ama as a support float and is used with a single-blade paddle. Both […]
The Danube is the second longest river in Europe, after the Volga in Russia. It flows through much of central and southeastern Europe, from the Black Forest to the Black Sea.A large and historically important river, it was once the frontier of the Roman Empire and today connects ten European countries, crossing their territories or […]
For many, beer tastes good! It’s fun to drink on almost any social occasion, but unfortunately, it’s not all that good…Even though there are studies that suggest beer may be good for you if consumed in moderation, everyone can agree if we drink more than 6-7 per week, those benefits quickly disappear.It’s all about balance! […]
Sports boost your overall health and offer many benefits. Probably you enjoy practising sports because you can spend time with your friends or maybe because it keeps you fit.But do you know that sports benefit your mental health too? It makes you happier or less stressed and canoeing is no exception. Canoeing calms your mind, […]
