Time to head 4 hours down the road to take part in the annual Gipplsand Lakes Charger Paddle Challenge, presented by Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance and endorsed by SUP VIC. This is one of the great events on a SUP racer's calendar Choose your challenge: Paynesville to Lakes Entrance - 27km Meetung to Lakes Entrance - 13km Entries Open 14 March. Early Bird Entries Close 15th April. Entries Close 11.59pm, Monday 30 April. Entries will close if event capped numbers are reached prior to 30 April. For further information and registration go to www.gippslandlakespaddlechallenge.com.au. You can also follow Gippsland Lakes Charger Paddle Challenge on Facebook.

Come along for the annual SUP Vic Surf Weekend. This weekend is dedicated to fun in the waves on your surf SUP. The event is based out of Point Leo, but the location affords us the opportunity to head to many different surf breaks, depending on wind and conditions. This weekend is open to all SUP Vic SUP surfers, irrespective of your SUP surfing prowess - it is a fun event and does not involve surfing competitions. We  will have some SUP surfing information sessions on Saturday for those keen to hear from the experienced SUP surfers amongst us. Accommodation is at the discretion of the individual members. Many choose to bring their camping gear along and stay at the Point Leo Campground, whilst others choose to hire local accommodation. There will be a booking at Flinders Hotel for counter meals on Friday and Saturday nights for those interested. There is no registration fee for this event. NOTE: The Surfing Victoria SUP Technical Race (BOP) State Championship is also to be held during this weekend at Pt Leo. The event will be held early Saturday afternoon - exact time and location to be posted a week out from the event. All those keen on racing in the BOP state championship need to strap your BOP board onto the roof as well as your surf SUPs. As this is an additional event, you will have to enter for the Surfing Vic SUP Technical Race State Championship separate to the SUP Vic Surf Weekend via the Surfing Vic website. If your not surfing or competing in the Technical Race, make sure you get along to witness this exciting event and to cheer on many of the best paddlers in the state as they charge in and out through the swells in the hunt for the State Title!!! Finally, please note that this event could be held over for the Sunday (28th) if the conditions are not favourable on the Saturday.

The Surfing Victoria Technical Race (BOP) State Championships will be held at Point Leo on the weekend of April 27/28. The actual day (Saturday 27 or Sunday 28) and time will be confirmed by mid March - with the opportunity to move it to the alternate date if the forecast warrants it.  Note: This is the same weekend as the SUP Vic Surf Weekend, also held at Point Leo. This is by intention. The BOP race will be sheduled during low tide, which is not suitable for most peninsular surf breaks. As this is an additional event, entry to the SUP Vic Surf Weekend is via the Surf Weekend Event on SUP Vic Tidy Club. Entry details for the Technical Race to be posted soon.

The Info Will and Mark at SUP-FIT are teaming up with  James and Sam from RedPaddleCo and Warwick from KR to provide an opportunity for you to improve your SUP skills and knowledge at Safety Beach on March 16th. As with all our lessons, we’ll move to a better location if we need to.   Will and I have found that most of our paddling clients ask about iSUPs as an alternative to solid boards, so if you are wondering what an inflatable board is like to paddle and how to get the best performance from one, then this is a fantastic opportunity. So what’s on and who is making it happen?  There will be a great range of RedPaddleCo iSUPs there to try out.  SUP-FIT Instructors, Will and Mark, each with dual accreditation as SUP Instructors/Coaches (Surfing Australia/ASI) Sharon rom SUP-FIT who has had success at National Level and overseas in distance SUP events.  Warwick from KR with his wealth of experience and expertise in all things SUP. James from RedPaddleCo SUP Coach Trainer accredited with the International Surfing Association.  Support from the SUPVIC Crew   As an added bonus and a bit of fun   -   actually lots of fun, we will have 4 RedPaddleCo Dragon Boards there. These iSUPs are 22ft long and designed to be paddled in-line by four paddlers. Check this link to satisfy your imagination. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=redpaddleco+dragon&qpvt=redpaddleco+dragon&FORM=IGRE   Please book into this lesson/clinic opportunity via the SUP-FIT Website (See below) . The cost is $20pp. Please bring your own paddle or SUP-FIT will have some to borrow for a small fee plus deposit. Any profit from this day will go to the Disabled Surfers Association Australia.   We hope to see lots of you there learning some new skills, having fun and enjoying being outside and active.   To book, please use this link: sup-fit.rezgo.com/details/179003/sup-fits-redpaddleco-dragon-day-with-kr        

The Chadston Mitsubishi & Kia Port Phillip Cup has something for everyone!! Demo boards on the beach for you to try SUP Intro and Technique sessions Beach yoga warm-up session 4km & 8km races Kids fun race - kids' registration is free and there's a kid's SUP board to be won! 4km social paddle for the 'non-racers' who want to get out onto the course for a paddle Red Dragon SUP boards to try - 4 paddlers per Red Dragon board The annual pets race; yes, get your dog on your board and go for broke! Post-paddle pizza, so you don't go home hungry Club tops for those yet to receive theirs Lots of great spot prizes thanks to our Friends of SUP vic Bring your friends and family with SUP Intro & Technique Sessions to help get started See you at 8:00am this Sunday 17 February!!!

An event to cater for all paddlers. Main event Sprint Race - Race the short course four (4) time over a 1.5km course Separate Social Paddle Course  Finless Fun event  Multiple Large Inflatable SUPs  Intro to SUP Sessions Demo Board's Club Top Pick Up (conditions apply) Entry for all events/activities is covered by the one entry ticket.

Big invite to our Downwind Daze Series .This is a local pod event but we invite all, near and far to join with us on the water .More details closer to the day but some of the confirmed details now .   Different distance for Social or Racing paddler   Safety Boat on course   2 day window to try get best conditions for u .Most likely call go up on weds night .Final call on the Friday prior to . Discount for paying for 3 events in advance. Finishers certificate for all paddlers, BBQ after. Custom built water tops for paddlers who do 3 events.   Winner of racing section be decided with a point system .Best points from 2 races plus bonus points for doing 3 events

A SUP family fun day with some thing for all. A social paddle in a usually calm sheltered location. The BIG SUP Inflatable Board, possibly 2 or more - be one of four paddlers on the Big SUP! SUP Intro and safety session for all. Girls SUP intro on Red Paddle inflatables, thanks to VIC Health. Kids activities. A Teams event. Chef on BBQ Possibly more. details closer to follow closer to the event Bring your friends, family for a fun-filled day where you get to experience SUP first hand with experienced paddlers on hand! Small fee to cover BBQ and permit costs.

Big invite to our Downwind Daze Series .This is a local pod event but we invite all, near and far to join with us on the water .More details closer to the day but some of the confirmed details now .   Different distance for Social or Racing paddler   Safety Boat on course   2 day window to try get best conditions for u .Most likely call go up on weds night .Final call on the Friday prior to . Discount for paying for 3 events in advance. Finishers certificate for all paddlers, BBQ after. Custom built water tops for paddlers who do 3 events.   Winner of racing section be decided with a point system .Best points from 2 races plus bonus points for doing 3 events

Big invite to our Downwind Daze Series .This is a local pod event but we invite all, near and far to join with us on the water .More details closer to the day but some of the confirmed details now .   Different distance for Social or Racing paddler   Safety Boat on course   2 day window to try get best conditions for u .Most likely call go up on weds night .Final call on the Friday prior to . Discount for paying for 3 events in advance. Finishers certificate for all paddlers, BBQ after. Custom built water tops for paddlers who do 3 events.   Winner of racing section be decided with a point system .Best points from 2 races plus bonus points for doing 3 events

Time to embrace the grace and spirit that embodies true sup surfing culture. The 10ft category has reignited how sup's were originally ridden and taken it to the next level. We all started out paddling on longboards, so dust off yours and make sure you get to this event. It's more a celebration of surfing than a comp.  If you can stand on a board and ride a wave, you qualify! The event is proudly supported by Longboard Sup Revolution, 1 SUP 1 and Ockanui.    Prizes will be awarded for best male & female stylists, best wipeout, best headstand and most expressive display.           

Final roll of the dice to get Event #3 run and decide our Men's and Women's Series Winners. We've had some epic swells during Winter, but the wind has scuttled the past couple of event dates. With Spring approaching and milder temperatures forecast for this weekend, we're giving it the green light. We'll hit the water this Sunday 26th August, with the first heat starting at the very civil hour of 9 am. Venue - Crunchy Pt, Pt Leo Time - 9 am Set Up - 8am Briefing - 8.45am Only those registered by Friday at 5 pm will be allowed to enter. https://www.facebook.com/groups/supvic/