The talented PWA slalom and iQFOiL sailor Sebastian Kördel shares some tips on what you need to think about when using small foil wings. The sailor from Germany says “do not be afraid of the speed” and “send it!” He says a few important things to remember when choosing your setup. Tiny wings, do better…
Welcome to Sarah-Quita´s garage in Pozo! Before the 19 x World Champion competed in the PWA Wave world cup in Gran Canaria, she gave us some top tips on how to set up the 2022 Starboard UltraKode. Watch the video here: If you want to know more about the UltraKodes, click here.
Top slalom rider and World Champion Matteo Iachino shows how he is setting up the iSonic slalom boards. Find out where he puts the footstraps and mast base. Watch the video and find out! THE iSONIC IN DETAIL This year we introduce a completely new concept on three sizes: 67, 73 and 85.…
Dream Team rider Flo Jung talks you through how to cross big waves with windsurfing gear. In order to ride waves you first have to get to them. In the end it comes down to timing, patience and commitment. In the video below are some helpful tips to get out there. Enjoy the ride! It´s…
GET THE PERFECT TUNE! Norwegian iQFOiL and PWA rider Helle Oppedal and her little sister Tuva share some foil tuning secrets! They just released a new video where they show how to tune your iQFOiL board. If you wonder where to place the mast base, how to attach the foil and change the rake, you…
It´s time to learn How To Chop Hop! If you are dreaming about jumping high off waves, you should first start nailing the chop hop. Not much can beat the feeling of jumping on your windsurfing board. The moment the fin comes out of the water, and you fly with the sail in your hands, you…
Your feet and body are flying through the air, and your mast is heading full speed towards the nose of your beloved board; you are hooked in and powerless, awaiting immediate impact. Follow these 6 handy tips to avoid a windsurf catapult. That’s the dreaded catapult for you. Catapults are perhaps the worst possible…
Learn how to foil – basic. There are several different ways we can get our first flight on the foil. Here are some easy steps to get started! TRY WITHOUT USING THE HARNESS LINES ON YOUR FIRST ATTEMPTS It can be smart to try your first flight without being hooked into the harness lines in the…
Starboard´s Dream Team riders Sarah-Quita Offringa and Oda Johanne from Windsurf University are here to help you to Get Ready For The Season! It´s time to have fun on the water and get everything ready for action. The main topics in this video: GEAR CHECK WINDSURF WORK OUT TRAIN YOUR MIND SUMMER IS JUST…
There are two basic turns in windsurfing — the tack and the jibe. The tack is a turn upwind, and it takes the nose of the board through the wind. Tacking is one of the key maneuvers in windsurfing, and it keeps you upwind all time. The simple explanation is “Sail into the wind and, as the nose…
