The Muskoka River X is an ultra-distance paddling expedition race that takes place in Huntsville, Canada, presented by Algonquin Outfitters. The 2019 edition took place from 13th – 15th September and included 3 race formats; Muskoka River X Sprint (58km Sprint), the Muskoka River X Classic (MRX 130km 1-day), and the newer & more gruelling…
In short: Starboard SUP team rider Bart de Zwart has won the 2019 Yukon River Quest, completing the 715km (444 miles) paddle expedition race from in Whitehorse to Dawson City, Canada in a winning time of 56 hours 47 minutes and 47 seconds. The 2019 Yukon River Quest, an annual marathon paddling race with multiple…
Starboard Dream team rider and Stand Up Paddleboard racing’s World Champion is returning to Carolina Cup to defend her title An interview with Germany’s Sonni Hönscheid WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA, USA – Germany’s Sonni Hönscheid, winner of the women’s Paddle League World Title in 2018, returns to North Carolina April 24-28 to defend her…
Australia’s Shakira Westdorp had arguably one of the best performances at this year’s ISA SUP & Paddleboard World Championships, hosted by China. The Starboard Dream Team Rider originally qualified for SUP Surfing and was looking forward to defending her 2017 ISA SUP Surfing title from last year, where she was crowned Women’s SUP Surfing Champ…
First person account of completing the 2018 Yukon River Quest by Bart de Zwart This year’s preparation for Yukon River Quest was a little different to prior years because I was travelling through Europe by car, visiting family and attending Connor and Anae’s wedding – I didn’t have a regular training schedule for a…
What an awesome weekend of action-packed racing we witnessed here at the 2018 SUP World Cup Scharbeutz for the 9th stop of the EuroTour. In men’s race, Michael Booth had a big battle with fellow Australian Lincoln Dews and Sonni Hönscheid fought hard but eventually conceded to Olivia Piana for the women’s title. “It feels amazing to…
Congratulations to Sonni Hönscheid for winning the 2018 Hossegor Paddle Games! Dream Team rider continues her great form. The French surf mecca of Hossegor once again provided exciting racing for stop # 6 on The Paddle League World Tour and week 8 of the EuroTour. Sonni won Saturday’s elite women’s long distance ‘main event’ with teammate…
The 2018 Kerama Blue Cup was an event to remember, with its stunning blue water and amazing island lifestyle. It was definitely a mission to get here for me coming from Hawaii with 20 hours of travelling to Okinawa. Then jumping on a 3 hour ferry ride to some incredible islands that reminded me of…
With its mix of elite superstars and everyday paddlers combined with a festival setup and early-season “reunion” atmosphere, Carolina Cup is always a special stop on the circuit with Saturday’s main Graveyard event delivering an amazing day of racing with so many incredible stories. The Starboard Dream Team was in town and ready to battle…
Dream Team rider Ryan Funk survives some of the heaviest swell to finish in 2nd place and scores $10,000! Replay the #RedBullHeavyWater action from San Francisco – part 1/3 Replay the #RedBullHeavyWater action from San Francisco – part 2/3 Replay the #RedBullHeavyWater action from San Francisco – part 3/3 You can read the race…
