EXPLORING “The Starboard Paddle For Hope 11’6” x 29.5” Touring, inspired by Karin Horen”
11'6" x 29.5"
“The Paddle For Hope is a celebration of life. Our goal is to give back some strength and confidence to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and give them the chance to start healing through paddleboarding.” – Karin Horen, Paddle For Hope Ambassador.
Paddle for hope
After removing from breast cancer at the age of 26, SUP fitness instructor and mother-of-three, Karin Horen made a promise to help others on the same journey, and in 2011, together with volunteers and Starboard NZ, Karin initiated the annual Starboard Paddle For Hope charity event; a fun SUP festival to raise money awareness for breast cancer rehabilitation.
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In 2014 Karin had breast cancer for the second. She underwent a double mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy, and reconstructive surgery, all while using paddle-boarding to help her recover. Karin is now working with Lou James of Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Trust to develop PaddleOn, a SUP rehabilitation program for men and women living with cancer or its effects. Starboard is donating all profit from sales of this board to Pinc and Steel. The board features artwork from The Painted Warrior, by NZ artist Nikki Sorich. In the original painting she sits gracefully in a small paper boat on which is written by her child -“love, hope, courage, faith and family”- words chosen to represent a woman’s journey with breast cancer. 1
MAX RIDER WEIGHT 75 kg DIMENSIONS Length: 11’6” 350.5 cm
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Width: 29.5” 74.9 cm
Thickness: 6.9” 17.5 cm
Tail Width: 20.6” 52.3 cm
Volume: 235 L
FEATURES
1. FCS insert 1
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2. Bungee insert 2 3. IQ handle 3 4. 2mm EVA Crocodile skin 4
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5. Leash insert 5
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6. Dol-Fin 22” Black 6 AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES | PRODUCT CODES AST Electric
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SIMILAR BOARDS TO CONSIDER
•11’6” x 29.5” Elite Touring •11’2” x 30” Nut 4 5 * Technology Featured: AST Electric
6 AST Electric features an extra set of Surf Finz boxes set forward near the rail for added tracking when windsurfing (extra fins not provided).
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