Boards
Transitioning to a narrower board
In a recent post I shared a number of tips you can use to enhance stability on your SUP that are especially useful when paddling in rough water and on narrow...
Events
Congratulations Iballa Moreno and Sean Poynter, 2018 World Champions!
Great job by Starboard SUP Dream Team riders, Iballa Moreno and Sean Poynter, who just took the their 2018 World Titles at the Gran Canaria Pro-Am.
I've known Sean for a long time...
Events
Fiona Wilde reflects on the 8th Annual Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge
by Fiona Wilde
What an amazing weekend it was! We were fortunate to be greeted with a hefty breeze all weekend for the 8th Annual Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge, creating epic downwind conditions...
Events
Surf to Sound Challenge Full Results and Photos
It seems like every year, the warm fall weather picks one weekend to turn the corner and play winter make-believe. And this year, again, it was the Surf to Sound at...
Kids
SUPKids and Starboard SUP
We believe that when kids fall in love with an outdoor sport, they fall in love with the outdoors. And kids who love their planet become ambassadors for taking care of...
Columns
Meet Joe Paddler: Ken Lambrecht and his cat, BUG, from Madison, WI
Where were you were born and where you live now?
Born in California actually but moved away when I was way young (darn!) live in Madison, Wisconsin now.
What is your occupation?
I am...
Popular
NEW
Bone Island 6-Mile Paddle Race, Lazy Dog Key West This weekend!
I'm not sure if you're as cold as I am, but the thought of Key West sounds amazing to me right now—especially when facing down the 12+ feet of snow or freezing cold rain we've had in the past few weeks....
Paddle Monster
Zoom Session – Winter Paddling
A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Wednesday, February 17th at 3 PM EST
Coach Larry Cain will be discussing winter paddling. If you want to learn to, improve, or get Larry's tips on paddling in the cold, join Larry for...
100 Challenge
The Valentines Day “I Love Paddling” Challenge
The Next Paddle Monster Paddle Challenge
The Paddle Monster Challenges are back for 2021 with a series of shorter challenges designed to keep everyone motivated and provide a chance for those that miss the start of a particular challenge to not feel...
Racing
New VPL, Race and Paddle Challenge Short-Cut Menu
The Paddle Monster team is excited to announce our new short-cut to all Paddle Monster and community races. From this side menu, you can reach Virtual Paddle League, Paddle Challenge, registration, upload, and leaderboard lists as well as all physical races...
Events
2021 Virtual Paddle League – The February Five
The Virtual Paddle League is Back
The Virtual Paddle League is back this year with a series of virtual events with shorter windows. Leading off is "The February Five", a free, 5 km out and back race to help you get a...