SUP Confidence Program - On the water - Progression session

SUPVIC 'SUP CONFIDENCE' Clinic.

SUP Victoria has been awarded a ‘Change Our Game’ grant, a state government initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting a higher number of women and girls in sport and recreation.

Thanks to the grant SUPVIC are running dedicated progression and intro sessions for women that want to build their SUP confidence!

Each session includes expert instruction from a qualified and experienced Surfing Australia SUP Coach - Cec Pezet (Head Instructor and Founder of Wellbeing SUP Yoga).

Who is it for?

You have been paddling for a while and would like to develop your skills, paddling technique (so that you can paddle further and for longer), turns and learn how to paddle in different weather conditions.

What's included

• Premium Red Paddle Co iSup board OR Bring your own
• Paddle (adjustable) and leg rope OR Bring your own
• Sun protection rash top
• PFD’s available on request
• Wetsuits available on request
• Sunscreen

What to bring

We recommend everyone brings the following items to make their experience as enjoyable and as comfortable as possible:

• Wear comfortable clothing you are ok getting wet in (quick dry workout clothing)
• Drinking water
• Hat
• Towel
• Change of clothing
• A sense of fun, adventure and your smile!

About the session

Each session is tailored to the participants. Areas that may be covered are included below.

• warming up for paddling
• lifting and carrying the board
• properly sizing your paddle
• fins (fitting and selection)
• how to stand and balance
• basic paddle strokes – kneeling, standing
• prone paddling
• turning – improve your turns and try new turns like the cross bow and pivot.
• falling and re-mounting (recovery)
• correct paddling posture
• how to handle different paddling conditions
• efficient paddling to increase fitness, stamina and distance

Provided in a supportive, encouraging and inclusive environment

All on water sessions are $55 for non-members and $20 for members.

Learn more about membership here.

Due to high demand of these sessions no refunds will be given.

Any person under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present for the duration of the program / activities. 

As all our events are weather dependant location may change for your safety and better paddling conditions. Email will be sent to all ticket holders if location changes.

This event will be photographed and images may be used in promotional material for SUPVIC. If you do not want your image used, please speak with the host of the event. 

Learn more about the Change our Game grant and SUP Confidence program here.