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NSP Competition Results 2023
IZASKUN MARTIN DEL CAMPO WINS 11-CITY TOUR After 220km of racing through the canals of Holland, Spanish NSP Team Rider Izaskun Martin Del Campo wins the gruelling 5-day marathon race through the Northern Dutch landscape. This was Izaskun's first entry into the monumental event, where even after just the first leg of the tour your… -
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Tomas Lacerda to be 1st SUP Athlete to Make the Crossing Between the Islands of Porto Santo and Madeira
TOMÁS LACERDA WILL BE THE 1ST SUP ATHLETE TO MAKE THE CROSSING BETWEEN THE ISLANDS OF PORTO SANTO AND MADEIRA PRESS RELEASE Funchal, 7th August 2023– The Portuguese professional Stand Up Paddle athlete Tomás Lacerda, who despite his youth, already has 20 national titles and has achieved excellent results in international competitions, will make the…
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Singapore’s Youth Paddle Academy partners with NSP
Youth Paddle Academy partners with NSP SINGAPORE, 01 July 2023 — The Singapore Youth Paddle Academy (Academy) and NSP announced joining forces in an exciting collaboration. The strategic partnership begins with establishing NSP Singapore Team Riders, who will be proudly representing the brand, the Academy and Singapore in forthcoming standup paddle (SUP) local and international… -
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NSP Surfboards Partners with Sports-Camps for Race Board Rentals at the 2023 ICF World Championships in Thailand
NSP PARTNERS WITH SPORTS-CAMPS Bangkok, Thailand, (May 26, 2023) NSP Surfboards is thrilled to announce its exciting partnership with Sports-Camps for the International Canoe Federation (ICF) World Championships of Stand Up Paddle Racing from November 15-17, 2023 in Thailand. This partnership will provide athletes from around the world with the opportunity to rent top-of-the-line NSP race boards… -
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Riding in big waves on a race board – Tip of the week #2
Each week, leading up to the start of the racing season, Team Rider Christian Andersen will be sharing essential race training secrets by posting his "Tip of the Week". The second tip is about riding in big waves on a race board when coming in. Have a read below and then check back each week… -
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Crossing white water breaks with a race board – Tip of the week #1
Each week, leading up to the start of the racing season, Team Rider Christian Andersen will be sharing essential race training secrets by posting his "Tip of the Week". The first tip is about crossing white water on a race board. Have a read below and then check back each week for the next sequence… -
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The new 2023 NSP Ninja Pro Carbon is now online
NSP is very excited to finally release the 2023 NSP Ninja Pro Carbon, the latest evolution of the NSP Ninja, the ultimate flat water racing machine for hardcore Stand-Up Paddle athletes. Built with trademark lightweight and durable carbon fiber construction, the NSP Ninja Pro Carbon is designed for speed and performance. Its hydrodynamic shape and… -
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NSP Signs three new riders
With a tremendous year in racing, NSP is eager to strengthen its position as the dominating brand in competitive paddleboarding in 2023 with three new riders. In addition to superstar athletes Titouan Puyo, Ty Judson and Travis Grant, NSP is proud and excited to announce the new members of the NSP Team: Bodie von Allmen… -
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NSP Competition Results 2022
Titouan claims APP Paris SUP Open Men Elite 1st Titouan Puyo, 01:13:42 2nd Bruno Hasulyo, 01:33:55 3rd Christian Andersen, 01:14:00 4th Manuel Rojas, 01:14:09 5th Clement Colmas, 01:14:24 6th Ludovic Teulade, 01:14:39 7th Tom Auber, 01:14:42 8th Itzel Delgado, 01:16:35 9th Ricardo Rossi, 01:16:40 10th Donato Freens, 01:16:47 For full results please click. Women Elite… -
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NSP presents 2022 Pro Carbon Race line-up
NSP announces the latest additions to their racing program with new and improved 2022 Pro Carbon line-up of their Ninja flat-water racer, Puma beach racer, Carolina all-water racer and graphic updates for the two downwind racers, the Molokai and Sonic. NEW PUMA 2022 Aside from the colour changes that will bring the new board in… -
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NSP Competition Results
Sweden, Paddy secures long-distance title at GløGlø in Malmo city centre Leave it to the Swedish to do cold and harsh stuff in their spare time. Just ahead of Alpine Lake Tours' famous GlaGla Race, the Malmö Kanot Klubb have taken it on themselves to organize their own harsh winter race and call it… -
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How to cut a carbon paddle
This tutorial is written for paddlers looking for detailed info on how to cut a carbon paddle. Riders sawing through their own paddle for the first time will appreciate this article especially. We understand your hesitancy at putting a hacksaw to that brand-new carbon shaft, and glueing it up without some proper guidelines. Which is… -
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Ty Judson talks winning on the Eurotour
Welcome Ty Judson! The Euro tour posted a lead up to Costa Brava that last year you were in between teams but riding a NSP and this year you were going after your first win as an official NSP team rider. Was there any pressure that you felt , did you feel you had anything… -
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Winter training for SUP Athletes
With the Northern Hemisphere covered in snow, grey skies and long nights, stand-up paddle enthusiasts may find their time on the water is not what it used to be a few months back. Winter Training is important, so how do you go about keeping in shape? After all, stand-up paddling is a little unique compared… -
Annie Reickert joins NSP
We’ve been agonizing the last couple of weeks, trying to stay hush, but things are final now, Annie’s boards have arrived and we are SUPER STOKED to welcome an amazingly well-rounded water woman on the International Athlete Team! Trent Pedersen, CEO NSP: "An accomplished surfer, a dedicated racer and quickly building a reputation as a foiler… -
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Carolina reviewed in-depth
Disclaimer: The paragraphs below were written by Ted Schatz (#IG), a recreational paddler who likes to go fast, just like Ricky-Bobby. So naturally, Ted connected with Jeramie Vaine at one point, who is NSP's North American Team Manager. Bob and Kim were also instrumental, as their shop "Gorge Performance" has been Ted's go-to place for demos and… -
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Ty Judson wins Sand and Sea Festival 2018
The South Coast of NSW comes alive in October when Jervis Bay plays host to Australia’s largest multisport Sand and Sea Festival. Just 2.5 hours south of Sydney, this inaugural festival brings together competition, recreation, clinics and exhibitors showcasing stand-up paddle, windsurfing, kite surfing, ocean paddling and much more. Ty Judson made it to Jervis Bay… -
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Tripping up at Battle of the Bay SF and still securing 2nd place
Unreal event Battle of the Bay means paddling around one of the most Iconic and famous locations. Cross below the Golden Gate Bridge past Alcatraz looking at the San Fran backdrop. I am super stoked to have competed in this race, with a pretty impressive field of elite paddlers. I was lucky enough to get… -
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Titouan wins technical race at Gorge Paddle Challenge 2018
A WORD ON THE GORGE PADDLE CHALLENGE Hood River is a scenic area in Oregon USA renowned amongst watermen and women. Not only is the area incredibly beautiful, it is also home to one of the most famous spots in the world for wind- and kitesurfer and many other sports. What makes the conditions truly unique… -
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NEW NSP 2019 RACE RANGE
2019 NSP RACE BOARDS NOW AVAILABLE We are proud to announce the release of our 2019 SUP Race line. After a year of research and development and many hours of testing led by our team designer Alain Teurquetil, the team consisting of Travis Grant, Titouan Puyo and Marcus Hansen made sure this year's range is even… -
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Travis wins 4th Molokai title
After this 2018 victory, Travis and NSP now hold the most Molokai wins of anyone competing in this legendary race. This is what Travis had to say after he crossed the finishing line about his battle over 1st place with Connor Baxter: "I got away, but sort of tried to make Connor chase me. You can… -
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Noelani wins Sieravuori SUP Masters and wraps up Euro Tour in Finland
"Arriving with my brother Maui on Friday afternoon in Helsinki we made our way three hours drive up north to the small hidden place Sieravuori in the middle of one of Finland’s many forests." "Last year this event marked my first ever participation on the EuroTour and it was great to be back. That same evening we began… -
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Marcus Hansen reports from the APP London Sup Open 2018
Last weekend saw the first leg of the APP World Tour with the London SUP Open on the Thames and around the royal docks, both iconic locations. The last and final distance race was held in such uncharacteristic London heat that even the pacific paddlers were melting. Temperatures soared up to 30 degrees Celsius and… -
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Travis reports from the APP London Sup Open 2018
Travis Grant is an elite NSP paddle athlete, holding several world titles under his belt, including Molokai, the Carolina Cup, King of the Harbour NZ and countless others. Travis contributed on several articles on this website like: Technique with Travis - Properly securing your board Technique with Travis - Leashes Technique with Travis - Improving… -
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NSP 14’0” x 24” Sonic Pro Carbon reviewed by SUPmag
Note: This review of the 14’0” x 24” Sonic Pro Carbon originally appeared in supmag.fr on May 12th 2018. They had the 2018 Sonic Pro Carbon reviewed as a part of their annual test. Read the entire article in French on the SUPmag website. The 2018 Sonic Pro Carbon comes in different sizes and widths, click the… -
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Titouan takes 1st place at Hossegor 2018
After Bilbao being a river race, the Hossegor race course may start on a canal too, but it is renowned for its Atlantic tide and the more rougher conditions on the open water. Naturally, offshore specialists were eagerly anticipating this event, especially those paddlers who had a bone to pick from previous stages. But with… -
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Four advantages of racing dugout boards – Technique with Titouan
Technique with Tituoan When a competitive edge can make the difference between a 1st or 2nd place on the podium, athletes usually take notice. In SUP racing, a dugout offers an interesting range of advantages over more conventional shapes, allowing a Ninja, Sonic or Carolina more glide, a more efficient paddle stroke and an overall more stable feel despite… -
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Technique with Travis – Properly securing your board
Technique with Travis An often overlooked part of raceboard ownership is the transportation from your training grounds to the race location. Designed for elite racing, these boards have to be handled carefully and packaged appropriately when on the road. And even a short ride means strapping your board to a roof rack in a secure and efficient… -
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Matt Anderson takes the win at Triple Crown SUP Tour – New Zealand
At last week's Bay of Islands Triple Crown event, Matt Anderson dominated with his Sonic and took home the title after racing under a wide variety of conditions: "The Bay of Islands Triple Crown is a 3-day event held at some of New Zealand’s most historic and scenic places. The rules of the competition are… -
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Technique with Travis – Leashes
Technique with Travis This little tutorial on the use of leashes is one of several clips in an NSP exclusive series of short, instructional videos by Travis Grant. In this episode, Travis points out the different options there are and like Travis, we can't stress enough how important the use of a leash is: Always use a… -
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Racing results from last weekend (26th of May)
We’ve gone into the 4th week of the EuroTour last weekend, and Crete was bound to be a special race for NSP, as one of the older athletes (Happy Birthday btw Alain!) who participated has stood at the very cradle of the NSP Racing program. Also congratulations on a well-deserved 41st place ;-) Agios Nikolaos is… -
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Technique with Travis – improve your SUP paddling style
This technique with Travis tutorial is one of several clips in an NSP exclusive series of short, instructional videos by Travis Grant. In this episode he explains how to improve your SUP paddling style. His tips and techniques will help racers like yourself to better and perhaps iron out some of the kinks in your current routines.… -
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NSP Wins 1st and 3rd on EuroTour at Vendée Gliss
Great results from the entire NSP racing team in France this weekend at Euro Tour Vendée Gliss! After a cool, fun 10km downwinder, the racers were met with some brutal sidewind conditions, followed by a long 200 meter sprint to the finish line. Having settled for a 4th place finish in Carolina, the leader of… -
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Technique with Travis – Choosing SUP paddle length
Technique with Travis This SUP paddle length tutorial is one of several clips in an NSP exclusive series of short, instructional videos by Travis Grant. His tips and techniques will help racers like yourself to improve and perhaps iron out some of the kinks in your current routines. Travis explains choosing the right SUP paddle length… -
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Technique with Travis – How to do buoy turns
Technique with Travis This buoy turn tutorial is one of several clips in an NSP exclusive series of short, instructional videos by Travis Grant. His tips and techniques will help racers like yourself to improve and perhaps iron out some of the kinks in your current routines. Travis explains great buoy turn techniques About Travis Travis… -
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Technique with Travis – Racing strategy 101
This week in Technique with Travis, we're going to have a brief chat about SUP racing strategy, and what to do to get the very best out of your training when it's time to compete. Travis of course is no stranger to competition himself, having numerous big titles on his name, and coming in third… -
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Technique with Travis – Choosing your SUP fins
Whether you use your SUP for touring, racing or surfing, choosing your SUP fins actually determines the performance of your board. A right fin can make paddling, maneuvering and simply staying on top, that much easier. In the video below, Travis will discuss his two favourite choices and the impact a fin, its placement and… -
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Carolina Cup, Travis Grant and the Sonic
Arguably the biggest SUP event in the world right now, the Carolina Cup is about to kick off in two days. Traditionally held at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, the event has been around since 2011. What makes the Carolina Cup so great is the community spirit of the event, where total beginners are just as welcome… -
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Technique with Travis – How to do fast beach starts
Technique with Travis This fast beach start tutorial is the first in an NSP exclusive series of short, instructional videos by Travis Grant. His tips and techniques will help racers like yourself to improve and perhaps iron out some of the kinks in your current routines. Travis explains fast beach start techniques About Travis Travis Grant… -
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Marcus Hansen wins Air France Paddle Festival on Tahiti
Flat water and scorching heat This 5th edition of the Tahiti Paddle Festival took place at Maeva Beach, with the Lagoon Race kicking off at 08:30 AM and the last race of the day starting at 03:15 PM. This was the first event on the 2018 Paddle League World Tour Schedule, so even though the previous… -
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Madeira’s SUP Challenge / Portuguese Nationals just in
Our official results of the first event on the Portuguese Race Tour are in, and it’s been pretty epic. The race took place around Madeira and the contenders got hit with 20 knots of wind and a solid Atlantic swell. Rúben Afonso secured 1st place overall, with his team buddy Renato Queiros making some questionable choices…
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Titouan Puyo Wins Double Downwinder
Congratulations to Titouan Puyo for his victory at the #SUPdownunder, Double Downwinder event on the Queensland Gold Coast. Last week, Titouan fell just short and took 2nd place overall in the men’s elite race at the 12 Tower event, which, if the wind conditions were any better then flat, could have been a different…
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