Paddle-Out for George & SUP Clinic at Flinders

Dear Members

The recent tragic passing of our esteemed ex-President of five years and Lifetime club member, George Thomas, has left those of us who know George shocked and saddened. George was a man with a huge heart who put all of our club members ahead of himself. Nothing gave him more pleasure than seeing people having a ball on a SUP board, in whatever format - race, leisure, downwind, surf.

To honour George and the impact he had on all of us, we will be holding a 'Paddle-Out for George' at sunrise at Flinders Pier. It would be great to have as many of George's SUP friends as possible join the circle of SUPs on the water at Flinders as the sun comes up. 

Following this important and heart-felt tribute, there will be a SUP Clinic for those paddlers who are keen and or considering entering the Gippsland Paddle Challenge, as follows:

SUP VIC is a club that prides itself on offering something for everyone, whether you are a hard core racer, a frothing SUP surfer, a paddling explorer, or a SUP yogi! Our paddlers have been supporting the Gippsland Lakes Challenge Paddle at Lakes Entrance for 12 years, and there are a large number of SUP VIC members planning on completing the 13 Km or 27 Km courses this May. 

On Sunday 16th April, at Flinders Pier we will run a SUP paddling clinic, aimed at fine-tuning your paddling technique, with heaps of advice on hand from experienced local race and endurance veterans. This session is free for SUP VIC members, suitable for all paddlers, even if you're not racing and just want to become a better, stronger paddler. Be at the venue by 0730 for an 0800 start. Keep an eye on social media and emails closer to the date in case weather forces change of location/time.. 
Hope to see you on the water!