March 15, 2023

Will Canoeing Burn a Slice of Chocolate Cake?

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 […]

February 23, 2023

The 10 Nelo Sustainability Goals

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, […]

February 10, 2023

What is Paracanoe

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 […]

February 3, 2023

Danube – From Germany to Romania

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 […]

February 2, 2023

How to Calculate the Perfect Beer Paddling

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! […]

January 12, 2023

Benefits of canoeing for Mental Health

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, […]

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