Windsurfing’s back, baby! And these boards and sails make learning smoother than a TikTok transition. Whether you’re chasing your first glide or levelling up to carve like a pro, this guide serves up the gear that’ll turn “What’s a foot strap?” into “Watch me send this jibe.” No faceplants. Just pure, uncut stoke. Let’s ride!
THE STARBOARD GO
Your First Board? Game. Changed.
The Starboard GO Windsurf Board is your forever hype crew. Built for rookies craving that “I’m flying!” moment, this 23-year legend mixes newbie-friendly stability with pro-level grit. Effortless planning? Check. Iconic durability? Double-check. And yeah, it’s been levelling up windsurfers since dial-up internet. Because why fix perfection?
Why We’re Frothing
The flat-bottom design and Gravity Control System activate glide mode, while the Starlite Construction (0.6mm Aussie pine + glass fibres) makes it lighter, tougher, and crisper—like the board’s had a full glow-up. Six sizes (122L–172L) mean there’s a GO for every kook, crusher, or comeback kid.
Built for Progression
For beginners, the wide shape lets you wobble, recover, and laugh it off, while the centre fin nails upwind tracks without faceplants. Remove it later to unlock freeride beast mode. The EVA deck? Think soft landings for your knees (and ego). For intermediates, the Drake Shallow Fin and lowered centre of gravity deliver rocket-fuel gusts and locked-in carves.
Sustainability Flex
Starboard’s GO plants mangroves (1 ton of CO₂ absorbed per board), cleans 1.4kg of ocean trash, and uses recycled materials. Translation: your stoke helps save the playground.
Pro-Tested, Tribe-Approved
Svein Rasmussen (Starboard’s Chief Innovator): “Feels like a Carve board—just thicker, faster, and way more forgiving.”
outriderx Pro Tip: Pair it with a 6.5m GATOR sail and a crew who’ll hype your wipeouts. Progress guaranteed.
