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Emily Evans

Emily Evans

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Emily is a SUP Athlete hailing from Wales UK, she is a qualified SUP coach through British Canoeing and Waterskills Academy. When Emily isn’t training or pursuing her day job in construction she enjoys exploring the topics of SUP and sporting performance through the medium of writing.

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Starboard Gen-R: The new generation of SUP racing starts here

15 Aug 2023

Starboard Gen-R: The new generation of SUP racing starts here

Meet the Starboard Gen R! Starboard Team launches the Gen-R, this highly anticipated board for 2024 is a new breed amongst Starboards already extensive and world class range of race SUPs. There have been a few boards circulating amongst the Starboard Dream Team riders, where they have already been exhibiting amazing performances on them. The […]

Exclusive behind the scenes with Starboard HQ on their NEW Carbon Fin range

20 Jul 2023

Exclusive behind the scenes with Starboard HQ on their NEW Carbon Fin range

In this exclusive chat with Starboard HQ about their NEW range of pre-impregnated carbon twill fins, the team explain the detailed process that goes into making such great kit. You may not realise the process that goes into the production of your favourite Starboard items, however here you can read first-hand the passion that members of […]

Pack smaller & travel easier: Starboard introduces the revolutionary Roll Technology

5 Jul 2023

Pack smaller & travel easier: Starboard introduces the revolutionary Roll Technology

Starboard Team has made an innovative update to their most popular inflatable boards, introducing the Zen Roll. This collection of the most popular Zen boards are standing a cut above the rest as they come complete with the brand new Roll Technology which allows paddlers to travel in more comfort and style by revolutionising the […]

Caroline Küntzel on routines for performance and SIC kit

2 Jun 2023

Caroline Küntzel on routines for performance and SIC kit

You may be mistaken for thinking that only professional athletes are the ones organising their days around sport. However, creating good routines for sport, fitness and competition at any stage of your fitness or paddling journey can help you achieve more than you thought possible. Being an athlete and juggling a busy life is super […]

SUP Rome 2023: Much more than a river trip

19 May 2023

SUP Rome 2023: Much more than a river trip

The annual Tiber Tour and SUP Rome event took place this year over 22 April – 1 May 2023. Christian Dingenotto describes this as more than just a river trip, “It’s a cultural experience.” Christian, who was part of this years river family on the Tiber Tour, also a sea paddler turned SUP enthusiast, gives […]

A chat with Seychelle on life, Carolina Cup excitement and her SIC quiver

24 Apr 2023

A chat with Seychelle on life, Carolina Cup excitement and her SIC quiver

Many of you will know Seychelle from the SUP race world, she is an extraordinary athlete and coach and now mom too. You may also recognise her as a familiar sight on the red and white SIC boards, paddling on the stunningly beautiful waterways near her home in Florida. As we emerge out of the […]

Starboard team rider Sam Rutt seeks out English Channel record

19 Apr 2023

Starboard team rider Sam Rutt seeks out English Channel record

I recently had the pleasure of chatting to Sam Rutt, Starboard Team Rider ahead of her English Channel crossing attempt on the 29th of May 2023, starting from Dover UK. She is not only attempting this solo but going for a record time. Sam who has been paddling since 2014 and hails from Norfolk where […]

Mark Salter sets Loch Ness World Record on his Starboard AllStar

7 Apr 2023

Mark Salter sets Loch Ness World Record on his Starboard AllStar

Mark Salter has just set a new bar and taken the UK by storm with a Guinness World Record for the fastest Stand Up Paddleboard descent of Loch Ness, Scotland UK, in a time of 4:01:49 over 36.24km. He took an undercover approach to this, springing the amazing news on us only days ago. In […]

SUP Rome 2023: Q&A with John McFadzean

21 Mar 2023

SUP Rome 2023: Q&A with John McFadzean

If you’re after a beautiful weekend get away on your Stand Up Paddleboard then the SUP Rome event could just be your ticket to an action packed weekend of river tourism. This annual event taking place this year on the 30th April and the 1 May is full of the most spectacular sights Rome has […]

SUP Rome 2023: 1 day, 2 days or an entire week of paddling extravaganza

28 Feb 2023

SUP Rome 2023: 1 day, 2 days or an entire week of paddling extravaganza

The annual SUP Rome event links onto the final two days of the Tiber Tour, a historic walking, cycling and paddling pilgrimage covering the 200km of the River Tiber. SUP Rome brings paddlers together to explore the beautiful scenery of the Tiber and Aniene River in the heart of Rome itself. This event is all […]

Spring SUP Race 2023: 1st ICF SUP World Ranking Event of the Year

6 Feb 2023

Spring SUP Race 2023: 1st ICF SUP World Ranking Event of the Year

Spring SUP race  is one to put on your calendar, held in the stunning location of Comacchio, Emilia Romagna, Italy, it’s a great race to kick off the season and test your winter training. The event takes place this year on the 1 and 2 April 2023 and holds ICF World Ranking status where there […]

Fanatic Falcon Air Young Blood: Getting Kids to SUP race with Joep Van Bakel

21 Nov 2022

Fanatic Falcon Air Young Blood: Getting Kids to SUP race with Joep Van Bakel

With SUP still taking hold around the globe, it is wonderful to see families using it as an opportunity to get on the water together. Even greater is the good it does for children to see their parents leading them in a healthy activity, teaching them habits and skills which they will carry forward and […]