Nalu Canoes

In 2007, Marton Buday established Nalu Canoes with one goal in mind: to produce the highest-quality boats and accessories on the market.

Buday was born into a family of paddlers, and thus he naturally followed in their footsteps. His passion for water-sports, especially paddling and racing, was evident from an early age. He earned multiple national, European, and international medals in sprint canoeing and Dragon Boat competitions.

Surfing also played a significant role in his life, and when he discovered outrigger canoeing, he felt that it combined the best of both worlds. He loved traveling and competing around the world, and after participating in both the Molokai Solo and the Molokai Hoe races in Hawaii, he became enamoured with the Outrigger canoeing culture.

As a technically inclined person, Buday’s next step was to design and build his own canoe. With his knowledge and experience as a technical product designer in Composite Engineering, working on projects in the fields of Aerospace and Motorsports, he had the expertise to construct the highest quality boat possible. He continues to participate actively in ocean paddling races as a designer, developer, and racer.

The Vision:

Crafting Canoes that Ride the Waves of Your Passion

Our mission is to design and deliver outrigger canoes that redefine performance, blending innovation with tradition. We are committed to creating a range of canoes that cater to diverse skill levels. Nalu Canoes is more than a brand; it's a commitment to excellence, pushing boundaries, and creating moments of pure paddling enjoyment.

The Mission:

Empowering Paddlers, Inspiring your Journey

At Nalu Canoes, we envision a world where every paddler, from novice to expert, experiences the thrill and joy of exceptional outrigger canoeing. Our vision extends beyond crafting canoes; it's about fostering a global community that embraces the beauty of water sports, promotes sustainable practices, and shares the joy of paddling.