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Private-Label SUP Line
Retail

European Outdoor Retailer

Private-Label SUP Line

European outdoor retailer needed a private-label SUP line with unique deck graphics, eco-friendly PVC, and retail-ready packaging — all delivered in 60 days.

55 days Lead Time 2,400 Units 4 SKUs
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Custom SUP Line
Startup / Retail

US Watersports Startup

Custom SUP Line

US watersports startup needed a high-performance drop-stitch SUP with custom deck design, co-branded packaging, and BSCI certification for retail placement.

3 Retail Chains 5,000+ First Year Units 98% Sell-Through
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CE-Certified SUP Range
Marine / Retail

Australian Distributor

CE-Certified SUP Range

Australian distributor required a CE-certified SUP range with custom deck colours, upgraded PVC option, and compliance with Australian Standard AS 1799.

3 Models Launched 12 Retail Stores AS 1799 Compliance
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Resort Fleet — SUPs
Hospitality / Tourism

Caribbean Luxury Resort Group

Resort Fleet — SUPs

A 5-resort group needed a unified fleet of rental watersports equipment — SUP boards — with consistent branding, UV-resistant materials for tropical sun, and a 5-year replacement plan.

180 Units Delivered 5 Resorts 40% Cost Reduction
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Patrol & Rescue SUP Fleet
Government / Maritime Security

Southeast Asian Maritime Agency

Patrol & Rescue SUP Fleet

A government maritime agency required 20 patrol and rescue SUPs with fire-resistant Hypalon fabric, integrated communication mounts, and compliance with SOLAS Chapter III rescue boat standards.

20 Patrol SUPs 4 months Delivery 3 Bases
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Branded SUP + Accessory Line
E-commerce / Retail

European DTC Watersports Brand

Branded SUP + Accessory Line

A fast-growing DTC watersports brand needed a complete SUP package (board, pump, paddle, leash, bag) with premium packaging designed for e-commerce fulfilment — direct-to-consumer via DHL/FedEx without damage.

3 Models 15,000+ Units 4.8★ Avg Rating
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Resort Fleet — SUPs + Accessories
Hospitality / Tourism

Mediterranean Beach Resort Chain

Resort Fleet — SUPs + Accessories

A 3-property Mediterranean resort chain wanted to launch a unified water activity program across its beachfront hotels, requiring 120 SUPs with custom branding, multilingual safety cards, and a maintenance rotation system.

120 SUPs Delivered 3 Resorts 210% Revenue Increase
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Club Fleet — SUPs + Safety Gear
Recreation / Education

Australian Paddle Club Association

Club Fleet — SUPs + Safety Gear

A 15-club association needed to standardise equipment across member clubs with durable, beginner-friendly SUP boards, CE-certified life vests, and a centralised procurement model to reduce per-club costs.

15 Clubs Equipped 350 Units Delivered 28% Cost Reduction
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Rental Fleet — SUPs, Life Vests, Accessories
Rental / Tourism

European Lake Resort & Rental Operator

Rental Fleet — SUPs, Life Vests, Accessories

A lake resort operator with 6 rental stations needed a high-durability rental SUP fleet with fast-turnaround drying systems, damage-resistant construction, and a predictable multi-year replacement schedule.

6 Rental Stations 200 SUPs Deployed -55% Maintenance Cost
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Private-Label SUP + Accessory Line
Retail

Canadian Outdoor Retail Chain

Private-Label SUP + Accessory Line

A 25-store Canadian outdoor retailer required an exclusive private-label SUP range with French/English bilingual packaging, cold-weather material specs, and compliance with Canadian boating regulations.

25 Stores 3,800 First Season Units 3-year renewal Agreement
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Full Product Line — SUPs, Boats, Accessories
Distribution / Marine

Middle East Watersports Distributor

Full Product Line — SUPs, Boats, Accessories

A GCC-based distributor wanted exclusive rights to represent the full afarer product line across 6 Gulf countries, with custom Arabic packaging, heat-resistant material specifications, and sharia-compliant warranty terms.

12 Containers 15 Dealer Network 18% Market Share
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Co-Branded SUP Line
OEM / Brand

Japanese Lifestyle Brand

Co-Branded SUP Line

A premium Japanese lifestyle brand sought to enter the watersports market with a co-branded SUP line emphasising minimalist design, eco-friendly materials, and precision manufacturing suitable for the discerning Japanese consumer.

3 Models 2,800 Presold Units 5 Media Features
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Custom Mold — Touring SUP
OEM / Manufacturing

US Watersports Equipment Brand

Custom Mold — Touring SUP

A US brand required an entirely new SUP mould with a 14' touring shape, integrated fishfinder mount channels, reinforced standing platform, and a weight capacity of 400 lbs — designed for the fishing SUP market.

14 weeks Tooling Time 3,500 units First Run Best Fishing SUP 2025 Award
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Corporate Wellness — SUP Fleet
Corporate / Wellness

Global Technology Corporation

Corporate Wellness — SUP Fleet

A Fortune 500 tech company wanted to launch a water-based wellness program for employees across 4 global campuses with lakeside locations, requiring 60 SUPs with corporate branding, storage solutions, and instructor training.

4 Campuses 2,400+ Participants 94% Satisfaction
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Student Club Fleet — SUPs + Safety
Education

UK University Sports Union

Student Club Fleet — SUPs + Safety

A UK university with an active watersports club needed to replace an aging fleet with modern inflatable SUPs that could be stored in limited campus space, used by students of all skill levels, and compliant with BUCS competition standards.

35 SUPs Supplied 140% Membership Growth 1 Competition Hosted
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Rescue & Relief Inflatable Boats
NGO / Humanitarian

International Humanitarian Organisation

Rescue & Relief Inflatable Boats

An international humanitarian organisation needed 50 rugged inflatable boats for flood rescue operations in Southeast Asia — lightweight for helicopter transport, durable against debris, and field-repairable without specialised tools.

50 Boats Deployed 12 Rescue Operations 0% Failure Rate
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Shipboard Activity Fleet — SUPs
Hospitality / Cruise

Caribbean Cruise Line Operator

Shipboard Activity Fleet — SUPs

A major cruise line wanted to offer SUP as a shore excursion activity across 7 ships calling at private island ports. Required compact storage on board, quick inflation/deflation cycles, and fleet-level brand consistency.

7 Ships 15,000+ Guest Participations 4.6★ Rating
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Custom Fishing SUP Fleet
Fishing / Charter

Florida Fishing Charter Company

Custom Fishing SUP Fleet

A Florida-based fishing charter operator wanted to add SUP fishing tours to their offering, requiring stable platforms with integrated cooler mounts, rod holder tracks, and fishfinder transducer compatibility.

8 Initial Fleet 20 Year 2 Fleet 45% Charter Cross-Sell
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Community Amenity — SUP Fleet
Real Estate / Community

US Lakeside Residential Community

Community Amenity — SUP Fleet

A luxury lakeside residential community wanted to provide SUP boards as a resident amenity, requiring a low-maintenance fleet, secure lakefront storage, and a self-service check-out system for 200+ homes.

15 SUPs 85% Household Usage +7% Property Value Impact
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