The Goat Boater, in collaboration with Windjammer Beach Park, is excited to announce the thrilling finale of the Goat Boater SUP Series – the 6K Wylie Paddle Battle. This epic conclusion to the six-part series promises an adrenaline-pumping adventure for paddle enthusiasts of all levels. Event Details: Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023 Time: 8:15 AM…
The crew at SUPBoarder got their hands on the 2024 Gen R – the new flat deck race paddleboard by Starboard. The additon of this easy-to-use race board has been well received by industry and riders alike. Here’s what SUPBoarder had to say; “Starboard make very competitive race boards and have some of the fastest…
Punta Ala, Italy – Australian paddler Michael Booth put on a dominant display to win the men’s race at the EuroTour 2023 stop in Punta Ala, Italy. Booth finished the 15km course around Isolottodello Sparviero in a time of 1:32:15, more than two minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. “I’m really happy with the win,”…
SUPBoarder Mag presents one of the most highly anticipated SUP surf reviews of the year, featuring Beau as he compares Starboard SUP’s Wedge, Spice, and Pro shapes. This comprehensive review dives into the details of each board’s performance on the waves, ideal rider suitability, and recommended wave types for optimal surfing experiences. Wedge: If…
This past weekend, the Gorge Paddle Challenge celebrated its 12th year. Since the beginning, the Gorge Paddle Challenge has always been about competitive racing, community engagement, youth progression, and having fun celebrating the world-class conditions of Hood River, Oregon. Steve Gates, the owner of Big Winds, and the Head Coach on the Big Winds JET…
The 2023 Gorge Paddle Challenge was an absolute blast and such a classic grassroots event. The weekend kicked off with the famous Viento Road. It’s an 8-mile downwind up-river race that typically has some amazing bumps and glides to catch. Unfortunately, the wind wasn’t cranking for Saturday’s downwinder but just enough to make some fun…
Agios Nikolaos, Crete to Hosts Exciting ICF SUP World Cup 2023 July 7-9 — Agios Nikolaos, Crete, was the epicentre of stand-up paddleboarding excitement as it hosted one of Greece’s most highly anticipated events, the Agios Nikolaos On Sup and the only ICF SUP World Cup event to take place in Europe in 2023. Kicking…
CHAPTER 1: QU’EST-CE QUE HECATE? Lying off the northern coast of British Columbia, Hecate Strait is the notorious body of water separating the islands of Haida Gwaii from the mainland. Strong winds and tides are funnelled over shallow waters, and Environment Canada lists Hecate as the most dangerous body of water on the Canadian coast…
Last weekend’s Bangsak SUP Fest, in BangSak, Khao Lak (Thailand). 2 days of competition with a SUP Surf and Technical Downwind in the waves of the Andaman Sea. Daniel Hasulyo headed down to see what all the fuss was about this event and was pleasantly surprised. Here’s his recap of the weekend; I was very…
