Drawing inspiration from the same nautical traditions and elegance that have established Hinckley yachts as a hallmark of American watercraft, the new Beau Lake X Hinckley Newport iSUP merges mid-century charm with advanced inflatable SUP technology to keep you supping in style—and look good doing so.
The Newport features dual-layer fusion drop stitch construction and triple-reinforced rails for durability and rigidity—especially when maxed at its recommended 15 PSI. As soon as we pulled it out of the box, everything—including pump, fin, leash, paddle, and patch kit—neatly stacked inside a roller duffel bag, we knew it was a brand that doesn’t overlook details.
It’s the details on the board you’ll notice next, with a wood-colored foam pad in the middle offering aesthetics, cushioning and grip, in keeping with its timeless design. But where it really showed its colors was on the water when we took it for test drives on both our hometown Yampa River and Pearl Lake north of town. Measuring 11’ long and 34 inches wide, its shape blends stability and speed, even without the foil of an America’s Cup yacht. It’s also relatively light at just 20 lbs., meaning strokes lead to propulsion and your vertebrae will survive all car-topping.
And a glance at all the other people glancing at you will attest to its aesthetics. It’s wood tone of its deck pad conveys both a subtle earthiness and glamor for a SUP, which might have you looking down at your feet when not ogling your surroundings.
While it’s not really a surfer (it wasn’t designed to be), it’s versatile enough for a variety of uses, from calm lakes and bays to mellow, meandering rivers. And a bungee system on the bow lets you bring along a drybag, water bottle, and more—maybe not quite the storage capacity of a Hinckley yacht, but everything you need for an awesome SUP adventure out on the water. $1,1150, The Newport,
Beau Lake Affiliate Partners: Avantlink / Skimlinks / Sovrn
Specs:
- Length: 132 in / 335 cm
- Width: 34 in / 86 cm
- Depth: 4.75 in / 12 cm
- Volume: 65 G / 245 L
- Board Weight: 20 lb / 9 kg
- Max Rider Weight: 275 lb / 125 kg
Included:
- Collapsible carbon fiber paddle
- Single-chamber hand pump
- Rolling travel bag
- Screw-in fin
- Ankle leash
- Repair kit