2024; THE YEAR OF IMPOSSIBLE PERFORMANCE AND A LOT OF GREAT FUN For 17 years, the Professional Windsurfers Association has awarded an overall constructors’ championship title. And for the 15th time, Starboard has been awarded this most prestigious overall title, while also winning the subtitles in the Wave, Slalom and Freestyle categories. In the F1…
The Freestyle Pro Tour Cape Town stop delivered an unforgettable showcase of high-level freestyle windsurfing. Over two action-packed days, riders battled through extreme winds and challenging conditions, pushing their skills to the limit on the smallest gear. The unique event format featured a single elimination on flat water and a double elimination in the waves.…
Oda Johanne is back with another great windsurfing edit, This is Living, showing her time spent in Brazil. She visits Brazil every year for a winter training and this year it was full of action. This video is a celebration of progression, as Oda pushes her limits in freestyle and wave sailing, stepping up her…
The Freestyle Pro Tour Tow-in World Cup at Boot Düsseldorf was the first-ever indoor tow-in event. The world’s best freestyle windsurfers performed incredible tricks in a towed winch indoor pool. Fans packed the arena, cheering as competitors pushed their limits. Our Starboard rider and reigning Freestyle World Champion, Lennart Neubauer, stole the show once again…
We’re excited to welcome Ryu Noguchi, a talented young wave rider from Japan, to the Starboard Dream Team. At a young age, Ryu has already made a name for himself with his rapid progress and dedication to the sport. Over the past few months, he has proven his potential during multiple PWA x IWT stops.…
Windfoiling is the perfect choice if you are looking for a new challenge or simply want to make the most out of every windy day. Combining the thrill of windsurfing with the smooth, high-speed ride of a foil, this sport opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Whether you’re looking for more days on…
We are excited to learn more about Raimondo Gasperini, the Starboard ambassador and a pioneer in the world of windsurfing and wingfoiling from Italy. With decades of experience, Ray has become a beacon of innovation and inspiration in water sports. From his early days to mentoring new talents, he continues to push boundaries and inspire…
Among the various maneuvers you can learn, the forward loop stands out as one of the most stylish and rewarding tricks. Technically it is an easy movement but usually to overcome the fear can be a challenge. There are plenty of reasons why every windsurfer should challenge themselves to learn the forward loop. Even the…
The PWA Fly! ANA Yokosuka, Miura Windsurf World Cup in Japan wrapped up the 2024 PWA Foil Slalom season with exciting races in challenging wind conditions. With lighter conditions four eliminations were completed for both men and women. As the rankings were very close the athletes faced many strategic challenges to gain maximum out of…
We’re excited to share the latest video from the Starboard Dream Team! It highlights their journey of pushing boundaries in the world of watersports. This talented group of athletes shows off their amazing windsurfing skills and love for the ocean. In the video, you’ll see them riding the waves, jumping high, and having a great…