Stand up paddling on the river is tough. It’s one of the most technical avenues of paddle boarding and there are a lot of mistakes that rookies, and even sometimes experienced paddle boarders make. Here, pro stand up paddler and SUP river expert Dan Gavere lists some of the top mistakes made by river SUP rookies. Check it out:
The 2023 Gorge Paddle Challenge in Hood River, Oregon, witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and determination as professional stand-up paddleboard athletes, Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde, dominated the event, leaving a lasting impression on the competitive racing scene and celebrating the vibrant community spirit of the sport.
Starboard, a leading brand in the paddleboard industry, is excited to introduce its latest innovation in inflatable SUP design – the New Roll Technology. This groundbreaking advancement allows our beloved inflatable SUPs to be packed 30% smaller, revolutionizing the way you transport and store your favorite Starboard Zen.
There’s a thriving stand up paddle boarding scene in the UK. Every year participation numbers increase exponentially and this trend shows no signs of slowing down.
Here, we’ve put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2023 Summer SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
Looking for a Starboard board to race on the weekends? The solution is here! Starboard is teaming up with Union Paddlers and Sports Camps to elevate SUP racing by providing rental SUP racing boards and paddles at Euro Tour and ICF events.
Starboard, a leading provider of inflatable SUP boards, has put their Welded Rail Technology to the test against the industry standard, glued SUP board, and the results were explosive.
SAN DIEGO, California - In the second episode to debut from SUP Surf Tips with stand up paddle surfing expert Sean Poynter, Sean teaches us how to safely get you and your stand up paddle board in and out of the water. See Sean's Tips below:
The sun is starting to shine, ice is melting and spring is starting to peek it’s head around the corner. With temperatures rising and waterways defrosting into lakes and rivers again, it’s time to start getting geared up and ready to get back on the water and out of the winter hibernation. Here, we’ve put together a list of SUP gear, accessories, and of course boards for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2023 Spring paddle boarding season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
Starboard x Cora Cora Maldives x Blue Tiki are joining forces to empower future fighters by introducing the Zen Adventure of a Lifetime campaign.
In light of Starboard's recent release of the Sprint Expedition, we've connected with the man behind this masterpiece, Bruce Kirkby, to gain his perspective on this expedition SUP.
As you progress and further develop your surfing skills on your stand up paddle board, one trick to add to your bag is definitely the frontside top turn. The frontside top turn is likely one of the most performed maneuvers on a wave. Here, SUP surfing expert Sean Poynter helps you get more familiar with the process of it.