SUP Touring Insight Collection
Go beyond the how-to and explore the wider world of SUP touring and adventure paddling. This collection brings together inspiring expeditions, equipment reviews, interviews and expert discussions to help you better understand touring boards, adventure planning and what's possible when you explore by SUP. Dip into the topics that interest you and discover new ideas to inspire your next journey.
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A wk in the life of a Starboard Generation… a board that can do it all and everybody should own! The Starboard Generation is an extremely versatile board that will...
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A week in the life of a Starboard Generation… a board that can do it all!
A wk in the life of a Starboard Generation… a board that can do it all and everybody should own! The Starboard Generation is an extremely versatile board that will...
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Will opens up about last year's paddle which saw him featured on National radio, for the wrong reasons. We sat down with Will and asked him about the Eddystone Lighthouse...
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Deep Dive Into Will’s Eddystone Lighthouse Paddle / Interview
Will opens up about last year's paddle which saw him featured on National radio, for the wrong reasons. We sat down with Will and asked him about the Eddystone Lighthouse...
Preview LessonWill from SUPboarder goes on a solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In this Part 1 of 4 vblogs Will packs the van, hits the road...
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A SUP adventure crossing Scotland Part 1 / How to Video
Will from SUPboarder goes on a solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In this Part 1 of 4 vblogs Will packs the van, hits the road...
Start LessonWill from SUPboarder is back with part 2 of his solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In this Part 2 of 4 vblogs Will hits the...
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A SUP adventure crossing Scotland Part 2 / How to Video
Will from SUPboarder is back with part 2 of his solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In this Part 2 of 4 vblogs Will hits the...
Start LessonWill from SUPboarder is back with part 3 of his solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In this Part 3 of 4 vblogs Will has highs...
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A SUP adventure crossing Scotland Part 3 / How to Video
Will from SUPboarder is back with part 3 of his solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In this Part 3 of 4 vblogs Will has highs...
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Comparing Starboard Touring SUPs - inflatable Touring Vs composite Touring - PRO Extra
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A full drysuit or 2 piece separates? / Which one best suits your type of paddling?
Start LessonWill from SUPboarder is back with the last part of his solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In Part 4 Will still has highs and lows...
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A SUP adventure crossing Scotland Part 4 / How to Video
Will from SUPboarder is back with the last part of his solo SUP adventure paddling across Scotland on the Caledonian Canal. In Part 4 Will still has highs and lows...
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The idea of paddling with more than one person on a SUP is still a very new concept for many of us. But as soon as we saw the new...
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1 board, 1 family & 1 micro adventure with a Red Tandem
The idea of paddling with more than one person on a SUP is still a very new concept for many of us. But as soon as we saw the new...
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Stand up paddleboarding isn't just about riding waves, racing or pottering down a calm river/lake. It can be about adventure and expedition too as SUPboarder's Will Rogers found out when he...
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360 degrees of new experiences – Circumnavigating SUP Ibiza
Stand up paddleboarding isn't just about riding waves, racing or pottering down a calm river/lake. It can be about adventure and expedition too as SUPboarder's Will Rogers found out when he...
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Charlie Head is currently paddling around Scotland on a SUP, solo and unsupported, to raise awareness and funds for mental health and the charity Dare2Express. We caught up with Charlie...
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Charlie Head Interview Update: 100km crossing in under 24 hours
Charlie Head is currently paddling around Scotland on a SUP, solo and unsupported, to raise awareness and funds for mental health and the charity Dare2Express. We caught up with Charlie...
Start LessonEXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW / Stand up paddling suits exploration and adventure perfectly... its simplicity allows a level of freedom that is not possible with many other water crafts. Exploration can...
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Charlie Head interviewed | Lands End to London
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW / Stand up paddling suits exploration and adventure perfectly... its simplicity allows a level of freedom that is not possible with many other water crafts. Exploration can...
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Interview with Josua Wechsler / 950km SUP Expedition from Switzerland to The Netherlands
Start LessonCharlie is the ultimate explorer. He has paddled uncharted waters, river rapids, circumnavigated countless islands and is planning a global expedition. All of his feats are in support of charities...
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Voices of SUP – Charlie Head
Charlie is the ultimate explorer. He has paddled uncharted waters, river rapids, circumnavigated countless islands and is planning a global expedition. All of his feats are in support of charities...
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Interview with Brendon Prince / The Long Paddle: Circumnavigating Mainland Britain on SUP
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They said it was stiff, but we didn't realise quite how stiff! The Isle Explorer Pro really is a board that will get your attention... it certainly got ours! Sign...
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Wow… this is one stiff board! Hear our thoughts on the Isle Explorer Pro
They said it was stiff, but we didn't realise quite how stiff! The Isle Explorer Pro really is a board that will get your attention... it certainly got ours! Sign...
Preview LessonIn this SUPboarder Pro video we have a little chat about the Starboard Gen R board, before the full review is live on SUPboarder next week.
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Early peek… We chat Starboard Gen R, Generation & more
In this SUPboarder Pro video we have a little chat about the Starboard Gen R board, before the full review is live on SUPboarder next week.
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Starboard Generation inflatable reviewed & compared / Which is best… composite or iSUP?
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In this SUPboarder PRO video, we pin the Starboard Waterline 12'6 x 28" against the JP-Australia GT-S 12'6 x 29" to see which board is best for you. We tested...
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Starboard Waterline VS JP-Australia GT-S 12’6″ / Conditions Test
In this SUPboarder PRO video, we pin the Starboard Waterline 12'6 x 28" against the JP-Australia GT-S 12'6 x 29" to see which board is best for you. We tested...
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We compare these boards to other boards from different brands in this extended version of the comparative review - exclusive to PRO members.
Pro 2020 Naish Glide 14' & Maliko 14' inflatable SUP comparison review - PRO EXTENDED VERSION
We compare these boards to other boards from different brands in this extended version of the comparative review - exclusive to PRO members.
Preview LessonIn the summer of 2015 Jared Munch from Northern Wisconsin set off solo around the largest of the Great Lakes in North America. He knew it was going to be tough but don't...
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Cold, painful & hungry! – Circumnavigating Lake Superior by SUP
In the summer of 2015 Jared Munch from Northern Wisconsin set off solo around the largest of the Great Lakes in North America. He knew it was going to be tough but don't...
Start LessonRed Paddle Co Voyager 12'6'' £1049 / $1599 The Red Paddle Co Voyager 12'6'' is a super stable inflatable SUP that can easily carry a rider up to 110kg plus 40kg...
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Red Paddle Co Voyager range / Comparison – Review Video
Red Paddle Co Voyager 12'6'' £1049 / $1599 The Red Paddle Co Voyager 12'6'' is a super stable inflatable SUP that can easily carry a rider up to 110kg plus 40kg...
Start LessonWe compare these boards to other boards from different brands in this extended version of the comparative review - exclusive to PRO members.
Pro Red Paddle Co Voyager 12'6 / 14' - PRO EXTENDED VERSION
We compare these boards to other boards from different brands in this extended version of the comparative review - exclusive to PRO members.
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