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Starboard has unveiled the new Roamer, a purpose-built expedition paddleboard developed alongside Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby. Drawing heavily from the brand's race-winning All Star platform, the Roamer combines touring efficiency with the stability, cargo capacity and seaworthiness required for multi-day adventures and wilderness expeditions.
Unlike traditional touring boards that often prioritise speed, the Roamer was designed around reducing paddler fatigue during long days on the water. A recessed standing area lowers the paddler’s centre of gravity, while high side rails, increased nose volume and a wide cargo platform help maintain stability even when heavily loaded. The board carries up to 130kg of combined rider and gear weight and features multiple cargo zones, 12 lash points, front and rear bungee systems, drainage scuppers and expedition-focused carrying handles.
According to Kirkby, the project has been almost a decade in development. The goal was to create a board capable of carrying everything needed for week-long wilderness journeys while remaining enjoyable for everyday paddling. Kirkby believes expedition touring remains one of the most underdeveloped areas of stand up paddleboarding, despite growing interest in longer-distance exploration and overnight adventures.
Available in a single 14’0″ x 28.5″ shape with 324 litres of volume, the Roamer sits somewhere between a race board, touring board and expedition platform. Starboard describes it as “The Performance Explorer” — a board intended to bridge the gap between efficient glide and real-world adventure capability. First deliveries are expected from October 2026.