The crew at SUPBoarder Mag take the Starboard iCon inflatable paddle board for a test trip and review this innovative board design. The iCon features an industry-first concave shape on the deck allowing you to stand closer to the water for more control, and the catamaran-style hull creates further stability. Watch their in-depth video review…
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In the days before his home waters in the Canadian Rockies froze over for winter, Dream Team member Bruce Kirkby took his wife on an unusual date–paddling amidst ice and snow. Below he shares what it takes to paddle safely in such chilly conditions… Christine and I have enjoyed paddling together since we met 20…
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Thank you to all the amazing Tiki superstars who joined us at our Taco Lake HQ for the ICF Worlds kick-off party. It was so wonderful to meet all of you! We’re so stoked to have celebrated with you, and we hope you enjoyed learning all the ‘ins and outs’ of what goes on behind…
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The 2023 ICF SUP World Championships was an event to remember, and it was extra special for us to welcome you to race at the home of Starboard, here in Thailand. Here’s a short recap video we put together featuring the best of the weeks highlights… Thank you for sharing your passion and inspiring us,…
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PATTYA, THAILAND – In a display of exceptional athleticism and teamwork, Starboard Riders emerged as the undisputed champions of the 2023 ICF SUP World Championships held in Pattaya, Thailand. The event marked a historic milestone, welcoming the largest-ever gathering of SUP athletes, with over 1,000 competitors representing nearly 50 nations. The best in the world…
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The 2023 ICF World Championships in Thailand was another amazing and spectacular event. With over 900 paddlers from around the World, the energy of both the competitors and spectators on the beach was electric and exciting. The first event up was the 200 meter Sprints and was held at a Thai Rowing Center, which set…
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To say that the Chinese SUP and Paddling community loves to paddle would be an understatement. Fresh from the ICF in Pattaya, Starboard Dream Team rider Daniel Hasulyo travelled to Jiangle, nestled in the mountainous region of Fujian Province, for a challenging yet fun 50 km of paddling over the course of 2 days. Over…
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SUPBoarder tests out the Starboard race board range, comparing the All Star, Sprint and the latest model in our lineup, the new flat-deck Gen R mode we’ve recently introduced to the range. Watch this in-depth 30-minute video as Ruben breaks down each of the models and explains which one is best for you. STARBOARD GEN…
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Starboard partners with ONESUN to grow SUP in China. Starboard is very pleased to partner with ONESUN, our long term supplier of inflatable boards, (world’s largest supplier) to be the official Starboard Importer of Inflatable and Composite Starboard SUP products in China. As a long term partner, we are excited about developing and growing the…
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Massive congratulations to Starboard Dream Team rider Zane Schweitzer for taking out the win a the Pan American Games Santiago 2023. It’s been a tough few months for the Maui-based waterman, so this one was both an important and emotional win for Zane. Here’s his recap of how his win in the SUP Surf at…
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