Starboard SUP

Have we entered a new era of adventure SUP? Have the COVID-19 lockdowns ironically unlocked something that drives SUP riders to embark on extreme paddle challenges and push the limits even further? TotalSUP caught up with Samantha Rutt,  Starboard UK Team Rider, SUP Coach, athlete, sports advocate and Founder of Barefoot SUP, on the eve […]

The 2021 International Canoe Federation double world champion Noïc Garioud had a weekend to remember in Budapest, Hungary claiming three gold medals in all three disciplines of the 2nd ICF WORLD CUP of the year in a commanding performance. The Frenchman hailing from the town of Nouméa on the island of New Caledonia picked up […]

Last weekend, Michael Booth won his 3rd Carolina Cup Graveyard Race crown while Starboard Teammates Connor Baxter won the Technical Sprints on Day 2  and new Starboard rider Noic Garioud managed to recover from a heartbreaking 11th place due to end-of-race cramps in the long distance with a silver medal. Daniel Hasulyo was hoping for […]

Social tokens are on the rise in the crypto space and brands are embracing it to create more value, engage with their communities and incentivize positive impact behaviours. And recently, the SUP industry has witnessed a “pioneering move” into metaverse from Starboard SUP! Driven by sustainable innovation and the power of a community, Starboard has […]

C’est le gros coup du mercato hivernal 2021 / 2022 en SUP race. Le double champion du monde néo-calédonien, Noïc Garioud vient de rejoindre la Dream Team de la marque Starboard après cinq années passées chez Sunova. Dès la Carolina Cup, qui devrait être sa première compétition internationale de l’année à la fin avril, “Chicken” […]

Son of 42-time windsurfing world champion Björn Dunkerbeck, rising star Liam Dunkerbeck achieved a top speed of 31 knots according to his GPS data and set an average speed of 26.92 knots over a 500-meter distance according to the official speeds measured by the Luderitz Speed Challenge team which system is approved by the WSSRC. […]

Italian waterwoman Caterina Stenta is a force to be reckoned with on the SUP stage. Her dominance at the Italian Championships in Rome this autumn proves it. Becoming a Starboard Dream Team rider this year feels like the tip of the iceberg for this all-round athlete, who is versed in paddling, windsurfing, skiing, surfing, and […]

Our friend Mike Shoreman, who was attempting to become the first person with a disability to cross Lake Ontario on a Starboard stand up paddleboard had to call off his journey before reaching his goal. “It didn’t turn out the way that I hoped. But it’s a first shot and I’m going to do it […]

Despite the sanitary context, one of the most beloved events on the SUP Race planet took place last week in Hood River, Oregon : the Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge, which has been sponsored by SIC Maui since 2018. Some of the best US paddlers and a handful of international racers, gathered at the start of […]

36 year old Spanish dark horse Esperanza Barreras has just hit again and this time her performance could possibly be a game-changing home run in the women’s SUP racing field.  “Why?” you may ask. Well, the already ISA SUP Worlds double gold medalist from the December 2019 competition in El Salvador was fighting against two […]

We are excited to share the news of the 2021 Starboard SUP hard board and paddle collection. So what are the highlights in this season at Starboard? 2021 Starboard LIMA PREPREG CARBON The catch of the Starboard Lima has been improved with a very direct catch and ability to redirect automatically.  More info: https://sup.star-board.com/paddle-board-paddles/lima-paddle/ […]

With a stunning coastline and a home to the UK’s most iconic SUP race, Head of the Dart, South Devon is the perfect backdrop for the SUP-powered adventures. Turquoise waters, scenic sheltered bays and dramatic landscapes of heather covered moors amount to an area of exceptional beauty inspiring, now even stronger than ever, wanderlust. TotalSUP […]