Starboard GEN R 2027

The Starboard GEN R is a top-class race SUP board designed for ambitious paddlers who want to pick up speed on the water. With its sleek 14-foot silhouette, slicing nose profile, and Xtec Carbon D2 construction, this race board efficiently propels you through flat water, chop, and downwind conditions. The slightly recessed standing area provides stability, while the low side walls make beach starts and getting back on board easier. Whether technical racing, downwind, or touring with luggage – the GEN R delivers the performance you need.

Why this product is right for you

• Slicing nose for efficient gliding – saves energy over long distances and accelerates quickly after buoy turns.
• Soft, rounded rails maintain balance in chop and remain predictable in waves and downwind conditions.
• The revised standing area with a slightly recessed standing surface offers stability and easy beach starts.
• Flat bottom for speed and control – versatile for everything from sprints to surf.
• Wide tail with a sharp release makes turning easy and gives you maximum control.
• Single drain hole with a recessed carbon scupper allows water to drain from the deck and minimizes drag.
• New 10-inch fin box allows fine-tuning of the fin position for your paddling style.

Who it is suitable for

• Racers and ambitious paddlers who paddle for time and compete in technical races.
• Advanced SUP paddlers who are switching from an all-round board to a race board.
• Downwind paddlers who are looking for a fast and controllable board for ocean waves.
• Touring paddlers who also want to efficiently cover longer distances with luggage.
• Lighter paddlers who are looking for a stable but fast race board.
• Club and regatta paddlers who need a reliable competition board.

Details and specifications

The Starboard GEN R impresses with a well-thought-out construction that is optimized for speed and control. The flat bottom provides propulsion, while the rounded rails and the wide tail with a sharp release ensure stability and maneuverability. The slightly recessed standing area gives you a secure feeling, even when it gets choppy. The 10-inch fin box lets you fine-tune the fin, and the single drain hole keeps the deck dry. Available in various sizes for different paddler weights.

• Construction: Xtec Carbon D2 – lightweight, stiff, and durable.
• Board type: Race board for racing and touring.
• Fin setup: Single; fin included.
• Nose profile: Slicing nose for efficient gliding.
• Rails: Soft and rounded for balance and control.
• Standing area: Slightly recessed for stability and easy beach starts.
• Bottom shape: Flat bottom for speed and control.
• Tail: Wide tail with a sharp release for easy turning.
• Drain hole: Single drain hole with a recessed carbon scupper.
• Handle positions: Various positions for the perfect beach start.
• Fin box: New 10-inch fin box for fine-tuning.
• Scope of delivery: Board incl. fin.