Korea · KOREA
01Yangyang
Hajodae · Jukdo
A Yangyang riding base on the East Sea coast, taking in both Hajodae and Jukdo.
Check the waves, wind and beach rules before you go in.
STARBOARD KOREA · FIELD GUIDE
Starboard Tour
Starboard's field guide for planning training, discovering new water and setting off on rides you'll remember.
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KOREA FIELD GUIDE
Our next ride, on nearby seas and rivers
From the East Sea to Jeju and the Han River — the riding spots in Korea that Starboard Korea and its riders keep coming back to.
Korea · KOREA
02Busan · Gwangalli SUP Zone
SUPRISE · Paddling by Gwangan Bridge
The Gwangalli SUP Zone, where you paddle with Gwangan Bridge in view. See Suyeong-gu's SUPRISE programs and events, plus Gwangalli Leports Center and Crazy Surfers.
See SUPRISE for experience programs and race dates, and contact each shop for lessons and gear rental. Before going in, check the day's wind, waves and on-site operating notices.
Korea · KOREA
03Songjeong, Busan
Songjeong Beach
A Busan beach base for riders and surfers waiting for waves.
Choose your gear and timing by looking at the waves, currents and how busy the beach is.
Korea · KOREA
04Dadaepo, Busan
Dadaepo Beach
A riding spot on Busan's west coast with wide beach views.
Check the local weather and which areas are open for access and water activities.
Korea · KOREA
05Mallipo, Taean
Mallipo Beach
A place to plan travel and riding along the sea and beaches of Korea's west coast.
Tides and wind change a lot here, so check local conditions.
Korea · KOREA
06Jeju
Black sand beaches
Make a special riding session against Jeju's black sand and sea.
Check each beach's access, parking and water activity rules on site.
Korea · KOREA
07Ttukseom, Han River
Seoul Windsurfing Center
A Han River base in Ttukseom Hangang Park for windsurfing and a range of water activities.
Before you visit, check each operator's hours, lessons, gear rental and on-site safety notices.
Korea · KOREA
08Nanji, Han River
Seoul Water Leports Center
A facility in Nanji Hangang Park offering water sports experiences and training along with boat mooring.
Hours and fees can change, so please check with the center before you visit.
Korea · KOREA
09Cheongna, Incheon
Cheongna Lake Park
A city day out in Incheon combining water sports with a lakeside walk. Park at the Cheongna Complex Cultural Center and head to the floating dock in the park.
Parking is at the Cheongna Complex Cultural Center car park. Before you visit, confirm your water activity booking and meeting time.
Korea · KOREA
10Gubongdo
Gubongdo waters
A place to plan a riding trip along the islands and sea views of Korea's west coast.
Check the tides, access routes and local safety information first.
OVERSEAS FIELD GUIDE
Following the sea to Starboard places around the world
From where the brand began to winter wing foiling, surfing and clinics — places abroad where you can plan travel and training together.
Overseas · THAILAND
01Bangkok, Thailand
Starboard headquarters
The headquarters where Starboard's products and brand story begin.
Plan any visit or meeting only after confirming the schedule in advance.
Overseas · THAILAND
02Pattaya, Thailand
Starboard training center
Starboard's base in Thailand, where you can plan training and riding.
Check local water conditions and available programs first.
Overseas · THAILAND
03Khao Lak, Thailand
Tour routes · Nature
A coastal destination that pairs great tour routes with unspoiled nature.
Plan your riding around the seasonal wind and sea conditions.
Overseas · INDONESIA
04Sanur, Bali
Starboard Center · Rip Curl School of Surf
From SUP surfing to wing and foil, longboarding and island travel. Start with Simon's on-location videos, then read about a day in Sanur and the LSR Cosmic Experience.
Rip Curl School of Surf's Sanur base is on Prama Beach. Confirm lessons, gear and meeting points with the local operator, and contact Starboard Korea about accompanied tours.
Overseas · VIETNAM
05Mui Ne, Vietnam
An activity town where wind, desert and surf meet
Ride the wind along a warm coast, race over red and white sand dunes, and fill your day with surfing and yoga. Mui Ne is Vietnam's hidden activity base, where you can plan winter training and travel in one go.
Wind and water conditions in Mui Ne vary with the season and the day's weather. Before you leave, check whether wing foil and surf lessons are running, the teaching gear, safety support and travel insurance.
Overseas · JAPAN
06Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa's sea
A destination for combining travel and time on the water against an island sea.
Check local rules for the beach and entry point you plan to use in advance.
Overseas · JAPAN
07Shonan, Japan
SUP surfing with Riki
SUP surfing with Riki Horikoshi, whose home break is Kugenuma. Prepare your Shonan trip with a one-to-one clinic focused on you.
Clinics are arranged in advance through Starboard Korea. You can use Riki's SUP surfing gear; rental is charged separately.
Overseas · Taiwan
08Yilan County · Guishan Island
WILSON SUP · Milky-blue sea tour
The Milk Sea, the milky-blue water around Guishan Island in Yilan County, northeastern Taiwan. With photos from WILSON's SUP and sailing trips, we look at the route from Wushi Harbor and how to prepare.
Viewing the Milk Sea and the areas where SUP is allowed are two different things. Check the day's sea conditions, permitted waters and included program with the operator.
