Earth day is always a highlight in any nature lovers calendar and, despite a turbulent and challenging past 12 months, Earth Day 2021 is no different. The COVID-19 pandemic has had us all searching for a route back to normality, but should we really be going back to how things were? Maybe it is…
On September 26th 2020, Ocean Ambassador Chris Hopkinson became the 1st person to SUP all 200+ miles of the Chesapeake Bay. Starboard are incredibly proud to have supported Chris on this expedition, raising awareness and more than $180K in donations for the Oyster Recovery Partnership. And this year Chris is inviting you to join…
For 2021 we are adding a new positive impact campaign to our list of environmental efforts: 30×30. We will be working with water sports heavyweights and ocean lovers worldwide to protect 30 percent of our shared oceans by 2030. What Is 30×30? 30×30 is the international target of fully…
Ocean Ambassador, Cal Major is always looking for new ways to help protect our oceans and everything living in them. So when she was contacted by some friends in the Maldives about the destruction of several surf ecosystems under the cover of the first lockdown. Moreover, Cal was quick to get involved. Following…
The Mariposa DR Foundation have recently joined the Starboard team as our latest Ocean Ambassador‘s. Based in the Cabarete on the north coast of the Dominican Republic they are a not-for-profit organisation who focus on creating sustainable solutions to end generational poverty. Each day they work to educate, inspire and empower girls to be a…
As ocean lovers and water sports enthusiasts, we are well aware of the problems our oceans are facing. And particularly during times like these, with curfews and lockdowns imposed across the world, it’s easy to feel a little helpless. However, we are excited to share that there is something you can do to help,…
Discovering eco innovations at home, at work or during your activities can be a lot of fun. All you need is a little bit of creativity and an open mind! Turning Trash to Treasure Whenever my wife and I walk on the beach or get out on the water our sessions always…
About Céline Jennison At the age of ten Starboard Ocean Ambassador Celine, used herbalism to cure her immune deficiency. And unsurprisingly the power of plants has mesmerized her ever since. Alongside her academic studies Céline volunteered on countless farms, curious to discover the best way to feed the world sustainably. More specifically she wanted to…
Having completed the 52 Hike challenge in 2019, Starboard Ocean Ambassador James Kao was looking for a new 2020 mission. So his 52 Beach Clean-Up challenge was born. This article covers James Kao’s 2020 journey in his own words. A New Challenge In 2019 I logged 52 hikes to complete a program called…
What can we do about plastic other than picking it up? Starboard Ocean Ambassador Cal Major tells the story of her experiences with plastic pollution while working at the Olive Ridley Project and her expedition to stand up for our seas. Beginnings At age 7 I had chosen my future career, I…