EST 1970
A heritage of excellence in design.
In both windsurf sail development as well as waterwear and accessories made for Wind-Watersports, NEILPRYDE has built a legacy over the past decades and continues to do so.
Grounded in a passion for Sailing, NEILPRYDE was founded by no one less than a man called Neil Pryde – a passionate Sailor, who founded his business developing yachting Sails.
At the beginning of the 1970s, he decided to shift his business and focus on manufacturing sails for the trendy and upcoming sport of Windsurfing. While at the start he still manufactured sails for other brands, he soon decided to start his own windsurf sails brand, which marked the beginning of NEILPRYDE Windsurfing.
NEILPRYDE lives through the victories of its rider squad, which underline the innovative leadership of the brand, as well as through its international footprint across the hotspots of wind watersports.
Our customers, and their diversity across age, gender and skill level underline our inclusivity and only through the constant interaction with our community does NEILPRYDE ensure that the best products are being developed that truly change the game for the community.
Competitions further prove our products’ superior engineering, innovation and durability.
Through this, NEILPRYDE further seals the promise to its customers; athletes as well as the enthusiastic amateur wind watersports practitioner, to deliver products that meet and exceed expectations, and above all, aim to let everyone have the best time on the water.
In both windsurf sail development as well as waterwear and accessories made for Wind-Watersports, NEILPRYDE has built a legacy over the past decades and continues to do so.
Grounded in a passion for Sailing, NEILPRYDE was founded by no one less than a man called Neil Pryde – a passionate Sailor, who founded his business developing yachting Sails.
At the beginning of the 1970s, he decided to shift his business and focus on manufacturing sails for the trendy and upcoming sport of Windsurfing. While at the start he still manufactured sails for other brands, he soon decided to start his own windsurf sails brand, which marked the beginning of NEILPRYDE Windsurfing.
NEILPRYDE lives through the victories of its rider squad, which underline the innovative leadership of the brand, as well as through its international footprint across the hotspots of wind watersports.
Our customers, and their diversity across age, gender and skill level underline our inclusivity and only through the constant interaction with our community does NEILPRYDE ensure that the best products are being developed that truly change the game for the community.
Competitions further prove our products’ superior engineering, innovation and durability.
Through this, NEILPRYDE further seals the promise to its customers; athletes as well as the enthusiastic amateur wind watersports practitioner, to deliver products that meet and exceed expectations, and above all, aim to let everyone have the best time on the water.
THE EVOLUTION OF NEILPRYDE
Antoine Albeau Nautical Mile Speed Record
New World Speed Record
On June 30, 2023, the French multiple-time world windsurfing champion sailed at an average of 44.12 knots (81.71 kilometers per hour).
Albeau improved his previous record by more than one knot at the 2023 Prince of Speed in La Palme, France.
According to his Zephir Project team, "The conditions on the spot were almost perfect, and Antoine was at the top of his game.
Antoine Albeau is the fastest windsurfer on the planet with two speed sailing world records - 500 meters (53.27 knots) and one nautical mile (44.12 knots).
NEILPRYDE WINGS ARE BORN
INTRODUCING THE FLY
We know we'll never outrun evolution. However, the NeilPryde ethos has always been committed to the best engineering humanly possible. To performance, innovation and top quality, long lasting products. After 2 years of development, we're confident that we've pushed the boundaries of what's possible again with the first NeilPryde Wing.
FOIL VS FIN
ENRICO DOMINATES IN JAPAN
Enrico Marotti pushes foil dominance to victory in Japan using only his foil and wins a victory on every size sail during the event.
RS:RACING PERFORMANCE
EVOXII DOMINANCE
Congratulating our amazing team riders in 2021!Sarah-Quita Offringa PWA Slalom World Champion.Enrico Marotti IFCA Slalom World Champion.
Antoine Albeau Defi Wind / PWA Superstars Champion
Hans Kreisel was the fastest man in the world at Luderitz 2021!
A REFRESHED START
NEILPRYDE MERGES WINDSURF & WATERWEAR
As of 2018 NeilPryde Windsurf and NeilPryde Waterwear merge back under one umbrella brand: NeilPryde.
FASTEST WINDSURFER IN THE WORLD
ANTOINE ALBEAU
On Sunday, November 1st 2015, French windsurf legend Antoine Albeau bettered his own world record, achieving 53.27 knots while speed sailing in Luderitz, Namibia, in a custom-built 'ditch' designed to offer the perfect water conditions.
A NEW BRAND
NP SURF LAUNCHES
NPX and NeilPryde technical apparel merge under one umbrella brand, NP surf.
WATERWEAR
NPX KICKS OFF
NPX, the edgy kitesurf waterwear brand, kicks off.
A NEW BOARD BRAND IN THE PORTFOLIO
JP AUSTRALIA KICKS OFF
To further grow the offer of the Pryde group, the separate board brand JP Australia is created.
GROWING THE BUSINESS
NEILPRYDE WATERWEAR LAUNCHES
NeilPryde starts manufacturing neoprene wetsuits under its brand name.
OLYMPICS BARCELONA
NEILPRYDE IS OFFICIAL WINDSURF RIG SUPPLIER
NeilPryde successfully supplies the Olympic Windsurf rigs for the Barcelona Olympics.
EUROPE
NEILPRYDE #1 WINDSURF BRAND
Pushed by the ongoing growth in windsurf as well as by its brand leadership, NeilPryde grows to become the number 1 brand in windsurf across Europe.
FOCUS ON WINDSURF
NEILPRYDE BRAND IS ESTABLISHED
Seeing the business opportunity in windsurf, Neil Pryde decided to focus on building his own windsurfing brand.
BUILDING A LEGACY
Founded by Neil Pryde
Neil Pryde, a new Zealand native and olympic sailor living in Hong Kong, starts his business manufacturing yacht sails.