SUP Racing Insight Collection
Go beyond the how-to and explore the wider world of SUP racing. Discover race events and stories, hear from leading paddlers and dive into race board reviews and comparisons. Browse the collection by topic and explore the people, equipment and experiences that have shaped competitive SUP.
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PART 1 - RACE EVENTS & STORIES
Race coverage, event films and experiences from SUP racing around the UK. Revisit races, discover different formats and get a feel for the people, atmosphere and community around competitive SUP.
Experience one of the UK’s classic SUP races, with highlights, race chat and reflections from Pete Holliday and event reviewer Mandy Joyce.
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2016 Head of the Dart SUP Challenge
Experience one of the UK’s classic SUP races, with highlights, race chat and reflections from Pete Holliday and event reviewer Mandy Joyce.
View VideoGet a taste of N1SCO racing and the accessible, one-design format that puts paddlers on equal equipment and keeps the focus firmly on the racing.
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N1SCO really is for everyone / N1SCO European Championships
Get a taste of N1SCO racing and the accessible, one-design format that puts paddlers on equal equipment and keeps the focus firmly on the racing.
View VideoHead to Weymouth for the Naish One Design UK Nationals and experience the racing, atmosphere and action from this popular one-design event.
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Weymouth turns black & yellow… Naish One Design UK Nationals – Event review
Head to Weymouth for the Naish One Design UK Nationals and experience the racing, atmosphere and action from this popular one-design event.
View VideoExperience SUP the Creek and see how racing on the Kingsbridge estuary brings together competition, community and a great day on the water.
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Waterborn / SUP The Creek – Event video
Experience SUP the Creek and see how racing on the Kingsbridge estuary brings together competition, community and a great day on the water.
View VideoLook back at one of the biggest events on the UK SUP calendar, with racing action, atmosphere and results from the 2015 Head of the Dart.
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Head of the Dart 2015 – Video, Review and Results
Look back at one of the biggest events on the UK SUP calendar, with racing action, atmosphere and results from the 2015 Head of the Dart.
View VideoRelive the Battle of the Thames as paddlers take to the water in London for another competitive and well-supported UK SUP racing event.
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2016 Battle of the Thames in London / Event video
Relive the Battle of the Thames as paddlers take to the water in London for another competitive and well-supported UK SUP racing event.
View VideoSee SUP clubs from across the country come together at Eton Dorney for a racing event built around competition, participation and club spirit.
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British SUP Club Championships 2015 – Event Review
See SUP clubs from across the country come together at Eton Dorney for a racing event built around competition, participation and club spirit.
View VideoTake a look back at the 2015 N1SCO UK Nationals in Weymouth, with race action and a feel for this accessible one-design racing format.
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Naish One Design / N1SCO UK Nationals 2015 / SUPboarder Video
Take a look back at the 2015 N1SCO UK Nationals in Weymouth, with race action and a feel for this accessible one-design racing format.
View VideoSee one-design racing in action on the Thames as more than 60 competitors battle it out at the Naish One Design Racing Inland Championships.
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Naish One Design Racing Inland Championships in London
See one-design racing in action on the Thames as more than 60 competitors battle it out at the Naish One Design Racing Inland Championships.
View VideoRevisit the 2015 Battle of the Thames and experience the racing, competitors and atmosphere from this established event on the UK SUP calendar.
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2015 Battle of the Thames / SUP race – Video review
Revisit the 2015 Battle of the Thames and experience the racing, competitors and atmosphere from this established event on the UK SUP calendar.
View VideoA quick blast of racing action from the 2014 Head of the Dart, offering a snapshot of one of the UK’s best-known SUP race events.
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Head Of Dart race 2014
A quick blast of racing action from the 2014 Head of the Dart, offering a snapshot of one of the UK’s best-known SUP race events.
View VideoPART 2 - RACERS & VOICES OF SUP
Hear from some of the paddlers who have helped shape competitive SUP. Discover their backgrounds, experiences, motivations and perspectives on racing at the highest level.
Hear from Tristan Boxford about his competitive windsurfing background, the APP World Tour and his perspective on building and developing international SUP competition.
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Voices of SUP – APP World Tour / Tristan Boxford
Hear from Tristan Boxford about his competitive windsurfing background, the APP World Tour and his perspective on building and developing international SUP competition.
View VideoGet to know Casper Steinfath and hear about the experiences, motivation and competitive mindset behind one of SUP racing’s most recognisable athletes.
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Voices of SUP – Casper Steinfath
Get to know Casper Steinfath and hear about the experiences, motivation and competitive mindset behind one of SUP racing’s most recognisable athletes.
View VideoHear Seychelle Webster discuss racing, overcoming injury and what drives her performance, with useful insight into the mindset behind competing at the top level.
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Voices of SUP – Seychelle Webster
Hear Seychelle Webster discuss racing, overcoming injury and what drives her performance, with useful insight into the mindset behind competing at the top level.
View VideoRace Dr Bryce Dyer shares observations from the 2018 season, looking at racing and equipment trends and what everyday paddlers can learn from them.
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2018 SUP race observations – Race Dr Bryce Dyer / How to video
Race Dr Bryce Dyer shares observations from the 2018 season, looking at racing and equipment trends and what everyday paddlers can learn from them.
View VideoSpend some time with Casper Steinfath as he talks training, racing and life as a professional paddler competing at the highest levels of SUP.
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SUPboarder talks to Casper Steinfath the Danish Viking
Spend some time with Casper Steinfath as he talks training, racing and life as a professional paddler competing at the highest levels of SUP.
View VideoJoin Will as he experiences N1SCO racing first-hand and discover what makes the one-design format such an approachable and enjoyable way to race.
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N1SCO Racing / Will’s SUP race experience VBLOG
Join Will as he experiences N1SCO racing first-hand and discover what makes the one-design format such an approachable and enjoyable way to race.
View VideoPART 3 - REVIEWS & COMPARISONS
Explore race boards through reviews, head-to-head comparisons and first looks. See how different shapes, constructions and designs perform, and build a better understanding of what separates one race board from another.
Compare a selection of modern 14' all-water race boards head-to-head and see how their different shapes and designs perform across a range of paddling conditions.
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14′ All round Composite Race Board Test 2024 / SUPBOARDER PRO HEAD TO HEAD
Compare a selection of modern 14' all-water race boards head-to-head and see how their different shapes and designs perform across a range of paddling conditions.
Preview VideoTake a closer look at Infinity’s EverReady and discover how this race board aims to deliver speed and performance across a broad range of water conditions.
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Infinity SUP Everready 2024 / Race board that is ready for all water conditions
Take a closer look at Infinity’s EverReady and discover how this race board aims to deliver speed and performance across a broad range of water conditions.
View VideoCompare three very different Starboard race boards and understand where the All Star, Sprint and Gen R fit depending on conditions and the paddling you want to do.
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Starboard raceboards compared – All Star, Sprint and new Gen R / Which is best for you?
Compare three very different Starboard race boards and understand where the All Star, Sprint and Gen R fit depending on conditions and the paddling you want to do.
View VideoSee a selection of 14' all-water race boards tested back-to-back, highlighting the differences in feel, stability and performance between popular designs.
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14′ All Water Race Board Test 2020 / SUPboarder PRO Head to Head
See a selection of 14' all-water race boards tested back-to-back, highlighting the differences in feel, stability and performance between popular designs.
Preview VideoGet an early look at Starboard’s Gen R and Generation, with first impressions and discussion about where these designs fit within the wider board range.
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Early peek… We chat Starboard Gen R, Generation & more
Get an early look at Starboard’s Gen R and Generation, with first impressions and discussion about where these designs fit within the wider board range.
Preview VideoRace board or touring board? Compare two inflatable options and see how their different shapes and intended uses affect speed, stability and versatility.
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Starboard All Star Airline vs Touring 14’ x 28” – Which Should You Choose?
Race board or touring board? Compare two inflatable options and see how their different shapes and intended uses affect speed, stability and versatility.
View VideoCompare the Gen R and All Star to understand their different strengths and which design could better suit your ability, conditions and style of paddling.
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Starboard Gen R VS All Star – Which is the best for you? / SUPboarder Comparison
Compare the Gen R and All Star to understand their different strengths and which design could better suit your ability, conditions and style of paddling.
View VideoFollow the Starboard Generation through a week of varied paddling and see just how versatile this crossover-style board can be.
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A week in the life of a Starboard Generation… a board that can do it all!
Follow the Starboard Generation through a week of varied paddling and see just how versatile this crossover-style board can be.
View VideoExplore the 2024 Starboard Gen R and see how its design aims to combine race performance with the versatility needed for changing conditions.
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Starboard Gen R 2024 / One SUP race board that does it all
Explore the 2024 Starboard Gen R and see how its design aims to combine race performance with the versatility needed for changing conditions.
View VideoCompare inflatable and composite versions of the Starboard Generation and discover what you gain — and compromise — with each construction.
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Starboard Generation inflatable reviewed & compared / Which is best… composite or iSUP?
Compare inflatable and composite versions of the Starboard Generation and discover what you gain — and compromise — with each construction.
View VideoPut the All Star and Generation side-by-side to understand how a dedicated race board differs from a more versatile performance crossover design.
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Starboard All Star vs Starboard Generation 2022
Put the All Star and Generation side-by-side to understand how a dedicated race board differs from a more versatile performance crossover design.
View VideoCompare two boards with very different design approaches and discover how the Waterline and Generation differ in glide, versatility and intended use.
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Starboard Waterline Vs Generation 12’6″ x 28″ Comparison / Review Video
Compare two boards with very different design approaches and discover how the Waterline and Generation differ in glide, versatility and intended use.
View VideoSee how Starboard’s Sprint evolved from 2020 to 2021 and what the changes in width and design mean for speed, stability and performance.
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Starboard Sprint 2021 14′ x 19.75″ compared to the 2020 Sprint 14′ x 20.75″
See how Starboard’s Sprint evolved from 2020 to 2021 and what the changes in width and design mean for speed, stability and performance.
View VideoHow close can an inflatable race board get to a hard board? Compare Airline and carbon All Stars to understand the differences in feel and performance.
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Starboard Airline All Star Vs Carbon All Star / Comparison – Review Video
How close can an inflatable race board get to a hard board? Compare Airline and carbon All Stars to understand the differences in feel and performance.
View VideoExplore two of Starboard’s dedicated race designs and understand how the All Star and Sprint target different conditions and styles of racing.
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The Starboard All Star & Sprint 14′ 2020 reviewed
Explore two of Starboard’s dedicated race designs and understand how the All Star and Sprint target different conditions and styles of racing.
View VideoCompare Naish’s Glide and Maliko inflatable 14' boards and see how their different designs suit paddlers looking for touring or more performance-focused paddling.
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2020 Naish Glide 14′ & Maliko 14′ inflatable SUP comparison review
Compare Naish’s Glide and Maliko inflatable 14' boards and see how their different designs suit paddlers looking for touring or more performance-focused paddling.
View VideoGo deeper into the Glide and Maliko comparison with additional insight into their design, performance and which type of paddler each board is likely to suit.
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2020 Naish Glide 14′ & Maliko 14′ inflatable SUP comparison review
Go deeper into the Glide and Maliko comparison with additional insight into their design, performance and which type of paddler each board is likely to suit.
Preview VideoCompare two proven Starboard race designs and learn why the versatile All Star and flat-water-focused Sprint deliver very different experiences on the water.
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Starboard All Star Vs Starboard Sprint / Comparison Video
Compare two proven Starboard race designs and learn why the versatile All Star and flat-water-focused Sprint deliver very different experiences on the water.
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