“The Starboard 12’6″ x 30″ Touring Deluxe Lite is the latest generation of the best-selling inflatable paddleboard from world leaders Starboard. At 12’6″ overall, this Touring model has a width of 30” wide to give a much more parallel outline that increases tracking as well as stability, particularly in the tail section. Well suited to…
Saturday June 22 was the much anticipated second round of the Ontario SUP Series held on the Niagara River – the outflow of the biggest waterfall in North America, Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls itself dumps 168 000 m3 of water a second over the 160m drop so even downstream 12 km where the race is…
Armed with inflatable paddleboards, camping kit and a big bag of research gear, Wim Pyl and his team trekked up the picturesque Alps to find out. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: The Idea Chapter 2: Testing & Preparation Chapter 3: The Journey DAY 1: Local Preparation DAY 2: Day Trip to Our First Lake DAY…
Date: November 19 – November 24, 2024 Location: Sarasota, FL 34235 (map) Organiser: PaddleGuru & ICF Disciplines: Sprint, Technical, Long Distance, Inflatable Age Groups: Open, Junior, 40+, 50+ Registration: Open (Register link) Board rental: Yes (see options) Event schedule: See more below The following event article will walk you through all the necessary information that…
This past Sunday, June 2, 2024, the Ontario Sup Series kicked off its first race of the season at the picturesque James Dick Quarry in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. The premier SUP race series in Canada returned to the same venue as the previous two years, offering competitors a challenging yet scenic course. The flat, freshwater…
Michael Booth does it again, clinching his 5th consecutive title at the infamous 2024 Carolina Cup ‘Graveyard Race’ that took place this past weekend, hosted by Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club. Carolina Cup’s Graveyard Race is the main event, reserved for Elite paddlers who challenge themsleves on a tough 13-mile ocean and flatwater course, starting and…
UK rider PJ Simmons just made a winning return to the endurance racing scene at the SUP Twelve event at Broadsands in Torbay, England. The event features constant laps over twelve hours from 7am to 7pm, with a mandatory beach transition each lap where athletes are permitted to fuel themselves and rest. Expedition paddler Brendon…
The ICF season opener ‘Spring SUP Race’ took place in Comacchio, Italy this past weekend. Japanese team rider Rai Taguchi put in solid performances to comfortably win both the Long Distance and Technical events, while teammate Cam Tripney put on a display of sheer power to win the 200m Sprint. Rai reports back: “This…
📸 Calling all wave warriors! We’re thrilled to announce our March Instagram contest where you can share your wave-riding using Starboard gear! We want to see your most epic moments out on the water. To participate, simply share your thrilling photos or reels showcasing you in action with your Starboard gear. Don’t forget to use…
Starboard is excited to release the new Starboard Race range: the most winning All Star and the Sprint being the fastest flat-water racing board. The ultimate in all water conditions, the All Star and high-performance Sprint, have been fine-tuned to conquer the 2024 and 2025 racing seasons. This means that the boards Starboard is launching…
