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How fast can an inflatable raceboard really be?

Chris Jones from Sup my Race put the NSP Performance Race FSL through his established 5 km time trial—and achieved his fastest-ever result on an inflatable SUP.

But that wasn’t its only test. NSP team rider Christian Andersen also took the board into international competition against hardboards.

So, how close can an inflatable really get?Read the full story 👉

How Fast Can an Inflatable Raceboard Really Be? | NSP Surfboards That is the question behind the NSP Performance Race FSL – an inflatable developed by NSP's race division to bring the performance of an inflatable closer to

The crew at Foil Drive recently caught up with Gerry Lopez in Mexico for a chat and a session on the water.

Stoked to see Gerry out there flying on his new signature Pelican foil board built by NSP, sharing his approach to foiling and the progression that keeps him having fun on the water.

A great clip from the Foil Drive crew. Check it out 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUqXuFjQ-pQ

Learn more about Gerry’s Pelican model here👇
https://www.nspsurfboards.com/product/foil/f-b/su-f-b/pelican/

Gerry Lopez | Driven by Foil Drive Gerry Lopez has spent his life finding ways to connect with the oce...

HYDRODYNAMICS REDEFINED.

The Performance Race FSL brings race-winning performance to a lightweight, travel-ready inflatable. Built for speed, stability and efficiency, with a refined race shape designed to push the limits of inflatable SUP performance.

Swipe through to see what makes it fast.

Discover the Performance Race FSL: https://www.nspsurfboards.com/product/sup/performance-race-fsl/

Some results define a season. Others define a career.

For Luana Matthies, winning the 2026 Australian Open Women’s Longboard Title was far more than another trophy. It was the culmination of years of dedication, countless hours in the water, and a journey that began long before she paddled out at the Australian Longboard Titles on the Tweed Coast.

Luana Matthies 20 Minutes That Changed Everything | NSP Surfboards The road to the Australian Titles is anything but straightforward. Luana first had to earn her place through Queensland's qualification pathway, progressing from local competition to State Titles before securing her opportunity to compete against the nation's best.

LUANA MATTHIES CROWNED AUSTRALIAN OPEN WOMEN’S LONGBOARD CHAMPION 👑

After an outstanding weekend of competition on the Tweed Coast, Luana Matthies claimed Australia’s most prestigious longboard title, securing the Australian Open Women’s crown and earning her place on the 2027 Irukandjis Longboard Team.

An incredible achievement and a testament to the dedication, hard work and style she’s brought to every heat. Congratulations, Luana! We are so proud of you 🙌 We can’t wait to see what’s next.

Riding the NSP Unicorn CSE by Laguna Bay Longboards , designed by Tully St.John built by NSP Surf and Paddle Boards , Luana adding another title to the model’s growing list of achievements 🔥

📸 18seconds. Surfing Australia

The Thailand Surfing Federation has named its team for the 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, and we’re proud to see ANNI , Natthakron Natthakron and Makam Johnson selected to represent Thailand, competing on NSP, on one of Asia’s biggest sporting stages.

Congratulations to these three rippers , and best of luck to the entire Team Thailand as they head to Japan this September. Competition takes place 25–28 September 2026 at Pacific Long Beach, Tahara City, Japan.

🚀 Schaper Hawaii

Lulu smashed it at this years Noosa Surf Festival. One of the largest and most respected events in the world with an international field.

Lulu rides the Laguna Bay Longboards Unicorn in HDT and CSE construction. Check it here: https://www.nspsurfboards.com/nsp-unicorn-longboards/

14-year-old Gold Coast local Luana Matthies styling to second in a stacked international field at the WSL LQS at the Noosa Fest 2026. Luana then won the Under 15 Girls and the Women’s Twin Fin, took second in both the Under 18 Girls and the Women’s Logger Pro. It was quite the weekend! Pic: Melissa Hoareau

Mélissa Hoareau NSPaustralia NSP Surf and Paddle Boards Laguna Bay Longboards Luana Matthies

M2O is underway. Watch the action live.👇

LIVE: 2026 Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu Foil World Championships The countdown is on.Watch the 2026 Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu Foil World Ch...

The Kaiwi Channel awaits.

is ready to take on one of the world’s most iconic open ocean crossings aboard his NSP Bluefin EVO as he lines up for the 2026 Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu Foil Race.

Good luck to Adrien and all competitors taking on the challenge. Wishing every athlete, volunteer and es**rt a safe and fast crossing.

The countdown is on, follow the action live:

Live Tracker: https://mymotion.dotvision.com/stages/220561/player

Watch Live: https://youtu.be/5Cpi4WKsFBM