Nelo (MAR Kayaks Ltda) is a
Portuguese company that designs and manufactures
kayak
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A kayak is a small, narrow human-powered watercraft typically propelled by means of a long, double-bladed paddle. The word ''kayak'' originates from the Inuktitut word '' qajaq'' (). In British English, the kayak is also considered to be ...
s and
canoe
A canoe is a lightweight, narrow watercraft, water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using paddles.
In British English, the term ' ...
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[Nelo Olympic Games Report](_blank)
Retrieved 3 January 2013
Nelo was founded in 1978 by Manuel Alberto Ramos (known as Nelo by his friends and family), a former paddler himself and the first Portuguese Canoeing National Champion.
[Nelo About Us page](_blank)
Retrieved 3 January 2013
The original focus on canoeing expanded into other water sports as well, most notably the manufacturing of rowing shells.
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Nelo
Sportswear brands
Portuguese brands
Manufacturing companies established in 1978
Yacht building companies
Portuguese boat builders
1978 establishments in Portugal
Sporting goods manufacturers of Portugal
Canoe manufacturers
Kayak manufacturers
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