Category: sup
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First and Last Light on Kiva Aspens
There are not many aspen stands that extend right to the crystal clear water of Lake Tahoe, so this one always stands out to me. I waited for peak fall color and calm waters (no wind) to paddle out and capture this moment from the water. After many attempts lying down on my board, with…
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Words and Photos: SUP International Magazine
Guide to Lake Tahoe SUP. Boards by Starboard. Early Summer 2024 https://www.sup-internationalmag.com/ Over recent years stand up paddling boarding has become increasinglypopular in the Lake Tahoe Basin. And for good reason. It appeals to awide demographic since it can take the form of anything from a simpleway to enjoy a summer afternoon, while hanging out…
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East Shore Boulder Reflections
This is one of my favorite Lake Tahoe blue sky, blue water landscapes. It was licensed to Travel Nevada a few years ago and it is now nice to see it being used here, to promote this Lake Tahoe event. East Shore Boulder Reflections Lake Tahoe Basin. May 2017.
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Across Fallen Leaf Lake with the 12’6″ Generation
Taking the 12’6″ Starboard Generation across Fallen Lake and back on a calm September day. Filmed with the GoPro 11 Mini mostly using a chest mount.
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Late Season, Low Water Float with the Starboard River SUP
Testing out the 11′ x 34″ Starboard River SUP on the Upper Truckee River after a rain storm in September 2023. This was the latest in the season I have ever floated this river and my first time on this board. Normally this river is flowing well under 10 cfs by September, but with the…
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Starboard Inflatable Zen Roll Launch
Last Fall I photographed the Starboard Zen Roll Inflatable SUP boards and today they have launched. The two boards I paddled and photographed were the IGO and the Touring models. These high performance and extremely compact boards (pack 30% smaller than previous versions) were great to bring camping, on hikes to lakes without immediate road…