Thanks to Eivind Feragen and Pat for hosting us in Arendal. / Photographer: Georgia Schofield

Svein Rasmussen / Photographer: Georgia Schofield / Location: Myanmar H O W A RE W E L I VIN G ? We just inherited the best planet out there, it even has oceans to play in. We all can live intelligently to pass our galactical home to the next generation in better shape than when we arrived, it’s really not much to ask. The Plastic Disclosure Program helped us to map out our plastic footprint and we further funded a Plastic Offset Program to create a value for plastics found along the coastline in Thailand. The funds comes from an internal plastic tax at Starboard. We sometimes get explained that...

2 5 THE MAKING S YEAR IN We injected 25 years of board building innovation into our inflatable board program. Our main focus was to build our boards stiffer, more stable, safer and way more durable. Core thinking When we make composite boards, the core is always the single most important component. The same goes for inflatables, so for the last 5 years we have worked with a multitude of dropstitch weavers to develop the most consistent material to offer a precise replication of our design at the best stiffness and weigh ratio. Lamination efficiency In composite boards we use selected types of...

WHAT IS DEEP BLUE LIVING? MAKING EVERY DECISION FOR THE OCEAN. Kuleana. Hawaiian for “responsibility”. Zane Schweitzer – born on Hawaii – has a Kuleana to the land: to care for it and to respect it. And it returns, the land has a Kuleana to him – to feed him, shelter, and clothe him. Not a bad deal. It’s this thinking that lies at the heart of “Deep Blue Life” – a mental mind-set that helps him navigate his days, his travels, his surfing, and indeed, his life. As a Sustainable Surf ambassador and a walking, talking prophet for Deep Blue Living, Zane spreads this message as he travels the world...

Rider: Zane Schweitzer and Kimberly Yap / Photographer: Georgia Schofield / Location: Phillipine

LE T’ S JUMP IN T OGE THER EVERYTHING WE DO AFFECTS THE OTHER INHABITANTS OF OUR PLANET. LET’S PLAY ON THE SAME TEAM. One person can make an impact. People together can change the world. However we’re going to save this planet, we need to work together. That’s why every member of the Starboard organization – from board builders and designers to team rider – is encouraged to do their part for the environment, whether it’s local trash pick-ups near us in Thailand, tracking their flight miles for our company-wide carbon offset purchase, or planting mangroves at the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park in...

PAR T NE RSH IP I S TH E NE W LEADERSHIP DIFFERENT PEOPLE, COMMON GOALS. PADDLE BOARDERS AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS UNITE. By partnering with organizations like Parley for the Oceans, Trash Hero, Sustainable Surf, 5 Gyres and Watertrek, we learn and also expand our reach. We also increase our influence, and raise our visibility in the ongoing battle to make our oceans and planet a cleaner, healthier place for people to paddle. Together, we have the potential to reach the millions who can change the billions – and that’s what it will take to change the tide, allowing us a future ride. PARLEY is the...

Marine litter off the coast of Lofoten, Norway. Photographer: Georgia Schofield / Location: Norway SUSTAINABLE SURF is the catalyst that transforms surf culture into a powerful force for protecting the ocean playground. The ECOBOARD project label is the first, independent 3rd party, consumer-facing “eco-label” for surfboards. It verifies the use of more sustainable materials in surfboards, made with the latest advancements in greener chemistry, recycled and renewable materials. WATERTREK is an environmental organization using stand-up paddling as a means to foster awareness on the urgency to...

FOR A COMPANY THAT BELIEVES IN SUSTAINABILITY FOR A COMPANY THAT BELIEVES IN SUSTAINABILITY ITS PERHAPS NOT ANY LONGER ENOUGH TO ONLY REDUCE PLASTIC AND CO2 2 EMISSIONS, BUT BECOME ITS PERHAPS NOT ANY LONGER ENOUGH TO ONLY REDUCE PLASTIC AND CO EMISSIONS, BUT BECOME STARBOARDS CARBON FOOTPRINT STARBOARDS CARBON FOOTPRINT ONE TREE FOR EACH BOARD SOLD ONE TREE FOR EACH BOARD SOLD InIn the 2018 fiscal year our company’s carbon the 2018 fiscal year our company’s carbon footprint was about 2,650 tons - caused by footprint was about 2,650 tons - caused by our production, products’ raw materials, our...

NET POSITIVE, THEN GO PAST POSITIVE AND FINALLY 10 X NET POSITIVE. NET POSITIVE, THEN GO PAST POSITIVE AND FINALLY 10 X NET POSITIVE. SOLAR ENERGY and UPCYCLING SOLAR ENERGY and UPCYCLING Over half our energy supply comes from Over half our energy supply comes from renewable energy panels installed at our renewable energy panels installed at our Starboard HQ office in Bangkok, Thailand, Starboard HQ office in Bangkok, Thailand, where we also have solar charge station for where we also have solar charge station for our Rayvolt E E bikes. our Rayvolt bikes. Our entrance isis made from recycled Styrofoam...

TRASH PICKER Use this trash picker as a helpful tool to pick trash up. It’s made from recycled plastic and comes with every paddle. Store the trash in a bag, or pocket it until you reach the shore. 12

THERE’S NO CLEAN STROKE IN DIRTY WATER PADDLES THAT WIN You probably know we make the most winning boards on the planet – but we also make the world’s most winning paddles too – in shapes and sizes for every style of racer, surfer, or recreational paddler. - Leading the SUPRacer ranking 5 years in a row - Winning 3 out of 4 Gold Medals in ISA SUP Surf Words, Mens Class the last 4 years Photographer: Georgia Schofield / Location: Norway

SONNI HONSCHEID • Current World Paddle League leader • 2015-2017 Euro Tour Winner • 3x winner Molokai to Oahu CONNOR BAXTER • SUP Racer World ranking leader (2015-2017) • 2017 PPG winner • 2x World Series Champion • 2x Euro Tour Champion (2015-2016) • 9x Maui2Molokai Winner • 2016 Fastest Paddler on Earth SEAN POYNTER • 2017 USA SUP Surf Champion • 2013 & 2015 ISA SUP Surf World Champion BENOIT CARPENTIER • World top Wave SUP surfer SHAKIRA WESTDORP • 2016-2017 ISA SUP Surf World Champion • 2016 Standup World Tour Turtle Bay Winner • 2015 2nd place Standup World Tour MICHAEL BOOTH • Current World...