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The Rise of the SUP Unlimited Division

13 Feb 2017

The Rise of the SUP Unlimited Division

By James Casey, Sunova rider Two years ago SIC were the only brand selling unlimited boards in Australia. In the last year the number of brands making unlimited boards has exploded meaning more choice for those wanting an easier and more enjoyable ride in downwind conditions.   SIC were the pioneers in open ocean downwind […]

Robert Norman’s 24 hour Guinness World Record Attempt – The Equipment

6 Feb 2017

Robert Norman’s 24 hour Guinness World Record Attempt – The Equipment

By Robert Norman Greetings again readers! I’m Robert Norman, SUP paddler from Florida and today we will be delving into my equipment for the Guinness World Record attempt on Feb 10th-Feb 11th at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The current number to beat to be put into the men’s record is 99.4 miles or 160 […]

Sonni Hönscheid joins Starboard

16 Jan 2017

Sonni Hönscheid joins Starboard

Wolfratshausen (Germany), January 2017     “We are thrilled to welcome Sonni Hönscheid in the Starboard dream team!” says Starboard’s founder, Svein Rasmussen. “Because of her knowledge in SUP and her qualities in paddling, she is a particularly precious partner. There are so many women practicing SUP today that it is now fundamental to develop adapted products, and collaborating […]

Talking River SUP with Dan Gavere

2 Jan 2017

Talking River SUP with Dan Gavere

We are starting this new year with a thorough look at river SUP, which has experienced a huge growth in popularity worldwide over the past two years. Dan Gavere, whitewater stand-up paddle pioneer helps us decode this growing phenomenon. Hi Dan Gavere, first of all, can you please remind our readers who you are? Dan Gavere: […]

Robert Norman vs the 24 Hour Paddle Record

14 Dec 2016

Robert Norman vs the 24 Hour Paddle Record

Greetings again readers! I am excited to be returning to TotalSUP and writing more SUP content for everyone to enjoy. If you haven’t read any of my previous articles you can find them HERE! In 2017 I will be attempting to take the Guiness World Record for longest distance covered in 24 hours on flatwater. […]

Michael Booth, ISA World Long Distance Champion : “After the race, I was delirious”

17 Nov 2016

Michael Booth, ISA World Long Distance Champion : “After the race, I was delirious”

Michael Booth did it again yesterday and this time it is a World Crown he has managed to snatch with authority – and vertigo – in brutal conditions. Interview with Boothy, revelation of the year and the new ISA World SUP Long Distance Champion! Michael, you are the 2016 ISA World Long Distance champion, where does […]

Ganges SUP: the Ganges Stand Up Paddle Expedition

20 Sep 2016

Ganges SUP: the Ganges Stand Up Paddle Expedition

Three adventurers are about to embark on one of the craziest rides the still young history of Stand Up Paddle has ever known: SUPing India’s mystic Ganges river from source to sea. A world’s first adventure starting at 4100 m in the Himalayas and finishing in the bay of Bengal, an estimated three months later. […]

Hawaii, le rĂŞve accompli de Romuald Mamadou

15 Sep 2016

Hawaii, le rĂŞve accompli de Romuald Mamadou

En pleine organisation de l’Ă©dition 2017 de Ze Caribbean Race sur sa mer natale de Guadeloupe, Romuald Mamadou a pris le temps de revenir pour nous sur son incroyable voyage Ă  Hawaii en juillet dernier. Un rĂŞve de gosse enfin rĂ©alisĂ© avec en ligne de mire plusieurs courses mythiques oĂą le nouveau downwinder du Team Starboard […]

INTERVIEW: SUPBroz, the story of two Stand Up Brothers

25 Jul 2016

INTERVIEW: SUPBroz, the story of two Stand Up Brothers

Daniel and Bruno Hasulyo from Starboard also known as SUPBROz are 2 brothers and out of the ordinary stand up athletes. They were born in Hungary, grew up in Italy and since then never stopped moving around the globe. These two are both incredible Stand Up Paddlers and truly have their own special way to […]

INTERVIEW: Bart De Zwart, winner of the Yukon River Quest

13 Jul 2016

INTERVIEW: Bart De Zwart, winner of the Yukon River Quest

Last week, Starboard‘s Bart de Zwart won the 2016 Yukon River Quest (YRQ), a 715km endurance race through the Canadian wilderness. This year, for the first time, Stand Up Paddlers were allowed to compete among canoeists and kayakers. After such an incredible performance we decided to ask Bart a couple of questions about the race. […]

Trash Hero: Cleaning Bangkok on SUP boards

7 Jul 2016

Trash Hero: Cleaning Bangkok on SUP boards

In Bangkok, Trash Hero teamed up with Starboard and WeSUP to clean the areas of Bang Phli, around Wat Laung Por Toh Temple and the surrounding river. In total 2,500kg  of trash were collected by over 200 people. The success of this event could lead to the organization of other Trash Hero in other cities. […]

Shakira Westdorp dominating the waves in Australia

6 Jul 2016

Shakira Westdorp dominating the waves in Australia

Shakira Westdorp is a Stand Up Paddle Surfer from Northern NSW, Australia. She is a member of team Starboard since 2013 and she won the ISA world SUP technical race in 2014. Here is a stunning video showcasing her amazing SUP surfing skills! Youtube Description: “Shakira Westdorp is one of the best female SUP surfers in […]

Euro Tour Stop #9 : Greece On Board Festival, Moraitis

5 Jul 2016

Euro Tour Stop #9 : Greece On Board Festival, Moraitis

Here is the race report of the stop number 9 of the EuroTour by Belar Diaz which took place in Greece this past weekend. Greece On Board Festival – Moraitis Beach The 9th stop of the EuroTour presented by Starboard saw us heading to Marathon in Greece on the 2nd and 3rd July. The II […]

Euro Tour Stop #8 : Namur (Belgium)

28 Jun 2016

Euro Tour Stop #8 : Namur (Belgium)

The 8th stop of the EuroTour Presented by Starboard took place in Namur, Belgium this past 24th of June. From the beautiful Mediterranean sights of Croatia we made our way across Europe to the very picturesque town of Namur. The event now in its 5th edition has already been a part of the EuroTour since […]