Starboard was founded in 1994 by Svein Rasmussen. It all came from the vision of bringing innovation, quality and inspiration to the world of wind and water. Together with riders and partners around the world, Starboard and Tiki strive to be the best in the world and FOR the world.

Starboard Foils was founded in 2017 by Tiesda You. Established separately from Starboard, Starboard Foils is powered by Foil Sports, a small and nimble company designed to pursue unlimited innovations free from committee meetings and corporate management.