Inflatable paddle boards (also known as iSUPs) are a convenient and popular choice for those looking to get into stand-up paddleboarding. They are lightweight, easy to transport, and can be easily stored when not in use. However, with so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to try and figure out which one…
Starboard is excited to announce the signing of superstar SUP racer Rai Taguchi from Japan. We also welcome 2 new up-and-coming talents – Thomas Nilsen from Norway and Fernando Perez from Spain, while we look forward to seeing Israeli powerhouse Liran Machlev riding with Starboard for another season. RAI TAGUCHI Japan // Age 19 …
After several years of hiatus and disruptions to paddleboarding events around the globe that were onset by the pandemic, the 2023 season is looking set to be a big year for the sport as things ‘normalize’, with many classic events being re-invigorated while some exciting new developments with the likes of the ICF World Tour…
Canadian adventurer and explorer Bruce Kirkby searched for the perfect expedition paddleboard, but nothing came close to meeting his die-hard expedition requirements. He had to design his own paddleboard to meet his extreme adventure standards. Read on as Bruce chronicles working with Starboard’s R&D team for the past 4 years to develop the new Sprint…
Our Starboard UK Distributor, Tushingham, review the new SPICE. But why is everyone talking about the Spice and why is it such a great Surf SUP? Watch the video to find out >
Maui Waterman, Zane Schweitzer, just finished 3rd overall in the new longboard SUP division at the APP World Tour’s stop Gran Canaria Pro-Am ~ narrowly missing out on the final with teammate Benoit Carpentier. Zane was riding the Starboard Longboard SUP in the timeless Limited Series construction with his prepreg carbon Eduro paddle. Zane is…
The 2nd Asian Canoe Ocean Racing Championship 2022 took place this month in Pattaya, Thailand — close to the home of Starboard and our testing centre. Dream Team rider Daniel Hasulyo completed in the SUP division to take the win. 87 registered competitors from Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China and Indonesia had participated in different…
Starboard Dream Team rider Iballa Moreno has surfed her way to her 11th consecutive Spanish SUP Surf title. This is an amazing achievement by the Spanish rider. Spanish Surf Federation together with the Asturias Surf Federation and AsturSUP organised a great event with more than 100 athletes from Spain.Iballa got her 11th consecutive Spanish SUP Surf…
This weekend saw an almighty turnout for the Tiki SUP Challenge, which took place in Caesarea, Israel — a little north of Tel Aviv in the warm waters of the Mediterranean coast. “We decided to create an event so all the SUP community will be able to do the challenge together in our club. It…
After a successful showing at the recent ICF SUP World Champs, the Starboard Dream team show no signs of slowing down. Last weekend, Italian rider Caterina Stenta headed to Austria to compete at the SUP Alps Trophy in Austria, where she took a solid victory, racing the 2023 Sprint in the new Zero Construction (hollow…
