Eco Warrior Jomana Ismail has just completed a staggering 250km stand-up paddle expedition from Minya to Cairo to raise awareness around the devastating effects water pollution and single-use plastics have had on the Nile River. Jomana paddled her 14 x 24.5 All Star (Carbon Sandwich) together with some like-minded friends she met shortly before the…
In his 3rd and final instalment of back-to-back ultramarathon SUP events, Starboard team rider Bart de Zwart has successfully finished the 2019 Great Glen Challenge, a 92 km SUP Ultra distance race across the width of Scotland. The event can be completed over 2 days or as a non-stop version. No guessing which one Bart entered!…
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…
Viktor Okunev goes for an incredible solo inflatable paddle board and windsurfing adventure deep into British Columbia’s unmistakable & beautiful wilderness. Harrison Lake is the largest lake in the southern Coast Mountains of Canada, being about 250 square km in area. It is about 60 km (37 mi) in length and at its…
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…
While taking part in the Muziris Paddle you will enjoy breaks at various Muziris heritage spots along the course ~ the greatest Roman port on the west coast of ancient India. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of Muziris while experiencing Kerala’s legendary water bodies. Muziris Paddlers will launch from…
When the « Guardians of the Seas » become victims themselves, it means it’s time to act! The Stecher Twins, supported by Andy Klotz, will soon embark on the 5-day Istrian SUP Challenge ~ a SUP expedition around the West Croatian Coastline – a staggering 537km – to raise awareness & funds to save the Adriatic Dolphins.…
Starboard Team Riders, Bart de Zwart and Trevor Tunnington, explore the beautiful islands of Vanuatu in the remote South Pacific Ocean – just off the west coast of Fiji – on stand up paddle boards. This is an amazing & inspiring story of adventure, friendship, and a sustainable way of life. The expedition evolved from…
Tiki fan, Andrew Cunningham, sent us this awesome clip of him exploring Alaska on the Starboard Inflatable Touring Deluxe Double Chamber. The Anchorage native goes for a solo paddle board adventure through the icy waters of Portage Lake in Alaska – about 50miles south of where he lives. Andrew observes; « The…
On the road with Starboard Ocean Ambassador Sian Sykes and Porsche’s Cayenne E-Hybrid. Just like over here at Starboard, sustainable development is a key element of the Porsche business plan. Eager to reduce its global CO2 emissions, several environmental schemes are gaining ground and while the company’s sales grow, so do its green…
Legendary ultra-distance SUP racer & Starboard Dream Team rider Bart de Zwart is at it again! The Dutch SUP explorer has just set off on his next exciting adventure ~ The Vanuatu Expedition. Exploring the unknown by paddleboard is nothing new for Bart, this expedition will be a little different in that he will be joined by teammate Trevor…
An epic adventure to discover some of South Africa’s many amazing locations – by surf, foil, & iSUP. At the beginning of this year, Frenchmen Mat & Ben Carpentier took a flight to South Africa to explore the eastern coast of the country and score some epic waves along the way.…
The Yukon 1000 (1600km) is the World’s longest paddle race where they allow stand up paddlers to compete as well, making it arguably the toughest endurance SUP race in the world. It’s no doubt that Bart de Zwart was among the few competitors on the start line, alongside race partner Ike Frans (Netherlands), racing for…
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…
How far would you drive for some warmer paddleboarding conditions? How about 2,500 km in 2 days? Read this amazing story by Julia Karpacheva and her paddleboard adventure with friends to escape the cold winter of Saint Petersburg. Last summer in Russia turned out to be the coldest I remember. Snow in May, +4…
The Marquesas Islands Expedition ~ Follow Starboard SUP adventurer Bart de Zwart as he explores the Marquesas Islands for the next 12 days tracing the footsteps of the famous Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl – powered by WindSUP. You can track Bart’s (Instagram: @bartdezwart) journey via the MapShare website: https://share.garmin.com/BartdeZwartSUPCrossing Update: Sunday, 29th April 2018…
