Best Touring Paddle Boards of 2021

Calling all life’s adventurers… The 13’2” Voyager+ inflatable SUP was created with epic adventures in mind and is the board of choice of many extreme explorers around the world. High sides, large volume and narrower width make it a high-speed cruiser, designed for competent paddlers. It’s got a 6 point cargo tie-down system at the front and 4 point cargo tie-down system at the back for all your gear and an extra-grippy traction pad to help keep your kit in place at the rear. Like the 12’6” Voyager, it has a RSS battens for increased stiffness and glide when loaded with gear, a removable fin from world leading surfboard fin creators FCS, which slots into the fin box easily by hand and are secured in place with a finger bolt. 5 embroidered carry handles on the board make portaging easy and comfortable while also being soft under foot. The Red embossed diamond cut deck pad offers unrivaled grip so you can focus on paddling.

The overall balanced glide experience and premium features are what put Starboard atop the list of best touring SUPs. The wider nose and squarer tail make the touring board more stable, especially for harsh conditions like side chop and moderate wind. These lightweight paddle boards feature the trademark Starboard shoulder carry strap which allows you to effortlessly carry it to the water, with both hands-free!

The 11’6” Journey is Grey Duck's smallest and lightest touring board. Built for paddlers who want to cover some distance while out on the water, this board has been fine tuned for great glide and increased speed with each paddle stroke. If you're looking for a board that is lightweight, efficient, and fun, you'll find your match in the Journey.

The Breeze 12’6 Wing inflatable paddleboard package features ultra-light, durable and extremely rigid construction for performance typically found only in rigid boards. By adding a non-stretch stringer along the top and bottom center line together with double layer rail construction we’ve reduced weight, dramatically increased rigidity and improved ease of re-rolling and packing the board after use. The 12’6 Wing inflates to a rigid 15psi and comes with an oversize wheeled backpack for ease of transport and storage, adjustable paddle, rugged two-way pump with gauge, packing straps, removable center fin and repair kit. Touring performance in all conditions, travel-ready and easy to store.

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Leveraging the patented NeedleNose™ design, the 12'6" inflatable SUP offers all of the convenience, rigidity, and tracking you could want in a touring board. Larger than its little sister the NeedleNose™ 116 iSUP but smaller than its big brother the NeedleNose™ 14 iSUP - the NN126 puts you right smack in the middle. So you get the best of both worlds!

Much like the Great Bear, it was designed as the ultimate touring and expedition board, for long distance paddling and open water conditions. The new shape and volume allows for more speed and a more comfortable paddling experience in most conditions, coupled with multiple secure points for the gear that you need for a successful expedition. The shorter board allows for a more manageable touring board.

Exceptional glide from a hull based on the world champion All Star design. The added rail volume provides a unique balance and floatation to carry gear and supplies. The board pops up nicely on downwind runs, providing great glide. This Touring paddle board is suited for all skill levels that want the fastest glide to paddle distances quickly with comfortable stability and the option to carry gear along the journey.

This touring and fitness board paddles with ease and is capable of maintaining a fast and efficient glide. The nose chine in the bow helps to soften the ride in rough waters and track extremely well under power in wind and cross-chop. The generous tail width and full, squared up rails help make this board very stable. The wide point in the front section of the board has been shifted forward which also adds to the overall stability. The board has also been outfitted with numerous tie downs to mount your cargo and can handle quite the payload.

RAVE’s 11’6” Touring SUP is an all purpose paddle board. Whether you’re looking for cruising, fishing, long range paddling, or recreational racing, the TS116 is designed for your adventure.

The Pau Hana Endurance is a rugged touring board built for off the grid adventures. The hull of the board is protected with Ricochet so that it can withstand contact with rocks, logs, or any other hard things that may come across it’s path. The board glides smoothly and is easy to paddle even when fully loaded with 90 lbs of equipment.

The Traveller is an expeditionist’s paddle board. Efficient-yet smooth, stable-yet agile, sexy-yet tough. Perfect for paddling in open water, lakes, and rivers with the ability to be loaded down with essential gear. It’s sleek and slim design paired with lightweight epoxy construction make the Traveller perfect for going the distance.