Starboard 2014

I was once again fortunate enough to go to the Starboard International distributor meeting in Spain last fall.
The amount of R&D that Starboard puts into all of its products is simply amazing.
Owner Svein Rasmussen strives to make the absolute best products – from Pro to beginner – he cares about all paddlers (and sailors).

I’ll let the photos tell the story from here.

Each morning we would go to product knowledge meetings and learn about all the new gear. I was asked to speak about growing SUP in non traditional markets.
Each morning we would go to product knowledge meetings and learn about all the new gear. I was asked to speak about growing SUP in non traditional markets.
And every afternoon we would go and test all the gear - I know - tough life.
And every afternoon we would go and test all the gear – I know – tough life.
Lots and lots of boards to test.
Lots and lots of boards to test.
and more gear!
and more gear!
More race boards than you can imagine. All set up at "pool side" at the camp ground.
More race boards than you can imagine. All set up at “pool side” at the camp ground.
A selection of boards in Carbon construction. Carbon boards are by far the best way to go. A little more money - but well worth it.
A selection of boards in Carbon construction. Carbon boards are by far the best way to go. A little more money – but well worth it.
The new rudder system that will be available for the Touring boards this summer.
The new rudder system that will be available for the Touring boards this summer.
The Astro (inflatable) Yoga board. Ultra stable for yoga and paddling.
The Astro (inflatable) Yoga board. Ultra stable for yoga and paddling.
The unlimited class race "missile" - Sprint Unlimited 17'6" x 23"
The unlimited class race “missile” – Sprint Unlimited 17’6″ x 23″
The new cross over board - The Freeride - 12'2" x 30"
The new cross over board – The Freeride – 12’2″ x 30″
Starboard of course also makes the worlds best sailboards! (all of which we can order if you like).
Starboard of course also makes the worlds best sailboards! (all of which we can order if you like).
In addition to SUP's and sailboards - Starboard makes awesome Surfboards (long and short).
In addition to SUP’s and sailboards – Starboard makes awesome Surfboards (long and short).
Thanks again to Svein for not only having us over - but for making the best products in the world!
Thanks again to Svein for not only having us over – but for making the best products in the world!