Beginners Guide to Buying a Race Paddle Board
When buying a racing paddle board (SUP) it can be really daunting as there are just so many questions you need to answer to get the right board for you. This can include;…
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Staying Safe | Cold Weather Paddling Tips
Winter can be a beautiful time to paddle, but cold water is also extremely dangerous. Dream Team member and Canadian expedition paddler Bruce Kirkby shares what it takes to be prepared for any…
How To Repair An Inflatable Paddle Board Puncture
Got a puncture or small rip in your inflatable paddleboard? Here is a step-by-step video to explain how to repair an inflatable paddle board puncture. You will need: Hair Dryer Glue and PVC…
How To Take Care Of Paddle Clamp
In this video, you will learn how to take care of your Starboard adjustable paddle clamp to prevent damage and breakage. The Starboard adjustable paddles make use of a sturdy plastic clamp…
Tips To Improve Your SUP Racing Performance
Improve your SUP racing performance with these SUP tips Fiona Wylde. Move your feet – practice cross stepping, shuffling and moving your feet Starts – practice your running beach starts, shoreline starts…
Techniques Used In Paddle Board Racing
If you’re new and getting into SUP racing, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your performance and results. Practice these techniques used in paddle board racing to up your game: Race…
How To Attach a Leash To a Starboard Race SUP
This video explains how to attach a leash to a Starboard Race SUP. Items needed: • Starboard Leash Race/Surf • Astro Race SUP 1. Start by threading the leash string through the leash…
About the Air Valve on a Starboard Race Board
Be sure to install your Starboard Race board valve before entering the water. You will also need the valve for travelling on aeroplanes. See more on how to use your race board here:
Introduction To Stand Up Paddling – Getting Started Video for Beginners
Ocean Enthusiast and Aloha Ambassador Zane «InZane» Schweitzer is no doubtably a household name for every Stand Up Paddler ~ and he has the credentials to back it up: Zane is the current…
Ideas For Having Fun With Big Team Paddle Boards
There are so many activities you can do with a Starboard Starship ~ here are some great Ideas for Having Fun with Big Team Paddle Boards! These are our 6 favourite activities for…
The Benefits Of Bio-resin
Starboard has ditched the usual chemical resin in favour of a bio-based alternative with 35% of its molecular structure originating from plants. The benefits of bio-resin include: reduced carbon footprint reduced toxicity in…
How To Turn a Paddle Board With The Sweep Stroke
Our best SUP tip for turning your board is the sweep stroke. Learn and perfect your technique with our instructions on how to turn with the sweep stroke. Paddle boarding is a great…
Positively Better – SUP Fins Made From Upcycled Fishing Nets
Did you know Starboard’s Net Positive range of SUP fins made from upcycled fishing nets? Now that’s “Positively Better!” Yup, fishing nets are retrieved from the ocean, ground down & made into plastic…
Buy a Paddle Board, Plant a Tree
For every Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) sold, Starboard is planting 1 mangrove in the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park in Myanmar absorbing one ton of CO2 over 20 years. Live a deep blue…
Save The Planet With a Starboard Re-cover Bag
Save the planet with a Starboard Re-cover Bag! did you know our inflatable stand up paddle board (SUP) bags are made from Waste2Wear fabric? Here’s how we do it: Post-consumer plastic bottles…
Choosing Your Paddle Grip With Bart de Zwart
View our range of Starboard paddles that will help you get you on your way to the water.
SUP Expedition Safety: Always Wear A Leash
World-renowned ultra-distance sup racer, explorer starboard team rider Bart de Zwart gives us this important safety-first sup expedition tip: always wear a leash! So why wear a leash? the leash is the most…