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Foreward by Bart de Zwart STARBOARD TEAM MANAGER “I am proud to introduce our 2024 Dream Team to you. We have an incredibly diverse and talented group of athletes. Diverse because our riders, men and women, cover the whole SUP spectrum from race, wave, sprinting, adventure, and expeditions to big waves, with World Champions in…
LOFOTEN, Norway – As the world whizzes by on their hectic schedules, there are those who yearn for a change of pace, a break from the ordinary, and an adventure that takes them far from the beaten path. One such adventurer is Starboard Team Rider Bart de Zwart, whose life is usually spent sailing the…
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…
Sure, 2021 wasn’t quite as bad as 2020. But let’s be honest – it wasn’t great either. Constant events cancellation, new travel restrictions, logistic delays and many other challenges. But our Dream Team Riders never stop. We are proud of every paddler who keeps charging and growing within our sports. With that said, our team…
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…
Paddle boarding’s ultimate endurance athlete, Bart de Zwart, is back at it again. This past weekend saw the Starboard SUP team rider tackle yet another gruelling SUP 11-City Challenge, completing the 220km non-stop tour around Holland to finish 2nd behind Niek van de Linde, in an impressive 26hrs and 18mins. Completing this years non-stop SUP…
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 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…
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…
Taco Lake Interview with Bart de Zwart here in Bangkok last week. We do a lap of Starboard’s Taco Lake with long distance SUP paddling expert, Bart De Zwart! Bart visited Starboard’s Taco Lake HQ, here in Bangkok last week so the Marketing team decided to ask him a few questions. Bart talks about tips…
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…
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…
Why do we have the Starboard ‘Dream Team’? Well, it’s simple – by living out their dreams, they help us live out ours. Whether it’s paddling long-distance challenges, winning races, catching waves, these Starboard team riders really are living the dream. We truly believe they’re the best in the world at what they do –…
Last weekend the 31 mile Chattajack endurance race took place in Tennessee with over 500 paddlers on the start line. Larry Cain, canoe olympic gold medalist took the win for the fourth time in a row in front for the third time straight of Bart de Zwart. In third place to make a full Starboard…
Bart de Zwart, holder of the 24 hour paddling Guiness World Record just finished the 11 city tour Non Stop edition which is the 5day-11 cities 220+ kms long through Dutch canals but in one go without stopping that he pioneered some years back. This year Bart decided to do the Non-Stop edition then straight…
Read here the incredible recap by Bart himself about this ultra endurance race in the Canadian wilderness. Bart de Zwart completed this epic race in Record Time of 52 Hours beating his last year’s own record when he won the inaugural sup participation in this race: Not long ago Chris Parker (from Supracer) asked me: “Why…
Bart de Zwart follows his ultra endurance SUP Race World Tour often setting records in most races he participates in. The latest is no different with a new race record in Scotland of 10 hrs 50 mins and 12 seconds at the Great Glen Paddle Challenge throughs lochs and canals in Scotland. Bart has already…
Bart wins the second ultra endurance race of his 2016 season in Missouri, USA at the MR340, a 547 km race (or 340 miles hence the name) along the Missouri river crossing major US cities starting in Kansas City and finishing in Saint Charles near Saint Louis. Bart also set the new record for the…
We just received at Starboard HQ this complete Recap by Bart de Zwart after his incredible win in the first ever SUP participation in the Yukon River Quest, an ultra resistance race through the Canadian wilderness. Enjoy: “Just got back to internet country last night. Now flying back to Maui, so no early race update.…
The Yukon River Quest’s distance of 715 km or 444 miles makes it the longest paddle race in the world without a doubt. For the first time this year open to stand up paddlers alongside the canoe and kayak competitors who have enjoyed (or endured) it for years, 11 brave sup paddlers registered to participate.…
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