Mathieu Astier

When the summer sun is high, and you’ve got an afternoon to kill with the kids, there’s nothing better than heading out on the water with a paddleboard. This summer, my fellow dad and I, along with our energetic kids, found ourselves on the beautiful lake of Soustons, in the southwest of France, eager to […]

Fresh off the success of the 8th Bohinj SUP Challenge in Slovenia – which saw a record number of international participants and young talents and the respective victories of local champion Maja Dolžan and Dutch powerhouse Joep Van Bakel –  Damjan Mozina, founder of SUP Klub, shares insights into the event’s highlights, results and challenges. […]

Starboard ambassador Wim Pyl, founder of Mangata Adventure, a Belgium-based organization focused on combining adventure sports with environmental advocacy recently completed a remarkable 5-day SUP expedition in the Italian Alps. Driven by his commitment to environmental conservation, Pyl set out to explore the highest alpine lakes, collecting and analyzing water and snow samples for microplastics. […]

The Naval Club of Funchal, in collaboration with the Madeira Promotion Bureau, will bring the world champion of Wing Foil, Australian SUNOVA rider James Casey, to the island in the first half of September 2024 to perform the first SUP & WING foil crossing between Porto Santo and Madeira Island. This event comes as Madeira […]

Last week Argentina and Peru were crowned champions of the Copa América de SUP in Colombia. The inaugural version of the new Stand Up Paddle Tour saw Infinity rider from Argentina Juliette Duhaime as the women’s champion and Peru’s Itzel Delgado as the men’s champion. The tour, which visited the departments of Córdoba, Bolívar, and […]

Alexandre Nogueira is the dynamic force behind the Molokabra event, a groundbreaking annual all-craft week-long downwind competition in Fortaleza, Brazil, set to take place this year from August 30 to September 8. The 2024 Molokabra promises to be extraordinary, showcasing the state of Ceará, Brazil’s premier SUP, SUP foiling and paddling downwind destination. The event’s […]

Jay Wild, a prominent figure in the US paddling community for close to 20 years, offers insights into the thrilling 2024 Tahoe Downwind Championships, set for August 17. This event, the second stop of the prestigious Tahoe Waterman Paddle Racing Series, promises an exhilarating challenge for all ocean paddle craft enthusiasts. With the breathtaking backdrop […]

The inaugural K-SUP Cup has been hailed as a resounding success, marking a new milestone in the growth of SUP racing in South Korea. Held in the stunning locations of Gangneung and Danyang, the series showcased the country’s top talent, drawing in over 140 paddlers, including international competitors from seven different nations. The positive feedback […]

Ke’ale Dorries, a dynamic force in the SUP world, is joining the Starboard Dream Team (again!), marking a significant milestone in her career. Hailing from the vibrant Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, Ke’ale has spent over 15 years mastering the ocean, competing both locally and internationally. With a deep connection to her SUP community, she […]

Having recently put the Bondi iSUP Surf board by HONU through a test drive, I’m excited to share my thoughts. This board stands out not just because it’s an inflatable board designed specifically for surfing – obviously offering the benefits of portability – but because it is evident that HONU CEO and designer Mark Travers […]

Xavier Renaudin, élu à la communication et au marketing à la Fédération Française de Surf, nous présente son bébé, le très attendu Week-End de la Glisse 2024, un événement unique combinant rock, surf et skate et qui accueille à Royan le stand up paddle depuis deux ans. Après avoir organisé avec succès les Championnats de […]

Mariecarmen Rivera, the acclaimed SUP Racer from Puerto Rico has recently been announced as the winner of the 2024 Euro Tour. Demonstrating unparalleled skill and determination, the Infinity Speed Freak dominated the European SUP Race circuit by winning three races and securing a second-place finish in the fourth. Her success was significantly boosted by the […]