Saturday is calling for a social paddle and so it must be that we have a social paddle on each of the Peninsulas. If you can't go west, go South East. McCrae is delivering. This is a paddle for all abilities - beginners, intermediate everyone is welcome. Meet at the carpark opposite Penny Lane west at 8am. On the water 8:30am We will paddle for an hour and enjoy the cyrstal clear waters of magic McCrae, swim, hang out and soak up the magic.     Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC

Ahhh, the sweet Summer [small] swells! Here's one for the paddlers who understand that chasing that "Dawnie" is payday. With surf socials, it's first & foremost about the tides, the wind and of course the swell. Tides are set in stone, wind & swell, not so much, but you can always dream! The vibe with this social is getting on the water and catching a few L'il peelers and getting outta the Bay & into the ocean. [And hooting your mates as they latch onto that wave!] Ideally a high volume surf sup, 12'6" [Best] or 14'0" DW will work well. So make it a date to avoid that dreaded FOMO ["I should've got out of bed earlier"], book your tix and we'll see you there!     Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC       

Welcome to 2026 and another exciting year ahead for paddling.   We're kicking it off with an entirely new, fun and challenging event format.   "What's Involved?"   It's a short course, 1 hour event and based on a ITT [Individual Time Trial]. Quite simply, you paddle around a 400M course for 60 mins and see how many laps you can do.    There will be 3 categories to keep it simple and fun.   12'6" & Under Men's & Women's   14'0" Open Men's & Women's   Inflatables Open   Likely locations will include Beaumaris, Half Moon Bay, Bonbeach and other locations based on the weather forecast.    There will also be a tasty range 0f 2026 NSP boards & paddles to demo, including the all new "Carolina Evo" [used by ISA Champions Duna Gordillo & Christian Andersen] as well as the much acclaimed "Omni" 12'6" & 14'0"   Come and celebrate the start of 2026 with a fun morning on the water!!          Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC        

Join us for a west pod paddle to celebrate the New Year. Meeting at Eastern Beach Geelong on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 8:30am we will head out for a paddle up and around the Geelong CBD waterfront. A great way to bring in the new year, celebrate the lack of hang over, or even work the hang over off.   8:45am briefing and 9:00 on the water.   And for those interested we will adjourn to a local establishment for some chats and a brew!     Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC

Every year since 2013 the HMB crew have celebrated the end of the year and Christmas with our annual On Water Soiree! [Gotta love a bit of old fashioned tradition]   It's not just about the paddling conditions [image is from 2017 & was exceptional], but about the on water cameraderie and post paddle good vibes.   Venue is generally HMB, but we are mobile and could end up at Sandy Harbour or Charman Rd.   Chuck the date in your diary & come and have a paddle with the original SV Pod. [before Pods were invented]    ****Please...please book your free ticket to assist for catering.    

UPDATE: Tootgarook foreshore playground. Meet at 8am On the water 8:30am  BBQ post paddle     Come join the Peninsula Pod celebrate the end of the year and the festive season......... and hopefully the kick off of summer!! BBQ will commence post paddle. Toilets located near by and coffee just across the road. If you feel the need to don a touch of the festive spirit, a little tinsel, a hat or the full suit I won't stop you. You do you and have a great morning   #take3forthesea   Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC

November Gippsland Social Paddle Saturday 22 November: Blue Rock Dam Social Paddle – Take 2 After windy weather forced a last-minute location change for our previous Gippsland social paddle, we're giving Blue Rock Dam another go! And by special request, it’s time to explore the tranquil Tanjil River section. So set your alarms, pack your gear, and join us for a relaxed morning paddle through the stunning scenery of Blue Rock Dam. Meeting Point: Blue Rock Picnic Area, Old Tanjil Road Meet at: 8:30am On the Water by: 9:00am Post-paddle coffee: Willow Grove General Store Come along for a peaceful adventure in the Latrobe Valley and connect with fellow paddlers. All experience levels welcome! Anita Pither hosting   #take3forthesea   Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC

The Spring Season is coming to a close, Aussie titles will be done, get a paddle up for new skills and fun to be had before the Summer/silly season hits. The next SUP Vic Surf social is the 9th November 2025. The location is Cat Bay (Phillip Island) Cat Bay is suitable for beginner and above, so blockout the date and get in early waves before the summer season takes hold. Arrive for 8am - briefing 8:15am then on the water.       Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC  

SUP Social Paddle Westside – Saturday 1st November at St. Helens Beach, Geelong!  8:30am meet up, pump up, get your gear ready for safety briefing 8:50am and on the water at 9am. Grab your board and your sense of adventure – we’re hitting the water at St. Helens in Geelong for a cruisy social paddle! Come and see what the Geelong waters have in store for us.  Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned paddler, this is a relaxed and welcoming session with laughs, good vibes, and salty air. We’ll wrap it up with a well-earned coffee and a post-paddle catch-up. The adventure awaits – all you need to do is show up! See you on the water, legends! Hosted By Bellissimo Bel Park in the St Helens car park and launching near the jetty. There is a beautiful little beach area perfect for launching.   #take3forthesea   Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC

"How do I get around the corners?"   At the recent State Titles Tech Race at Pt Leo, it was great to see such a large field and so much enthusiasm.   Everyone had a a good start and decent board speed buoy to buoy, but most paddlers were caught short at the turn markers.    With the emphasis in the future being on shorter course events [with more turns], here's the opportunity to learn what it takes to "Chuck a U-Turn" at that crucial moment. [Do you feel your HR rising?]   This clinic will cover:   - Setting up the turn - Footwork, balance & bladework - Upwind & downwind turns. - Turning under pressure - Getting to "Know" your board [I will break down specifics pertinent to what you're paddling, every board is so different] - Exiting & accelerating from a turn. - Party trick turns [great way to impress your mates!]    I've scheduled this clinic specifically 2 weeks ahead of the Aust Titles Tech Race, so for those of you who want to tune up pre event, then here's the ideal opportunity to gain that advantage and become more confident when you're out on the course.   Even if you're not thinking of doing the Tech Race, this is a great way to unlock the mysteries of what it takes to turn.   Expect to be pushed, expect to get wet, expect to come out the other end and be so stoked that you've jumped on the "Progression Train"   Numbers as per usual for a specialised clinic are limited, so get off the fence & book this in!             Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC

Social Paddle for Saturday, October 4th at Point Leo. High tide is close to 9am, so we’ll aim to get on the water at 8.30am which will give us a good depth of water for at least 90 minutes. Parking in Raws Reserve near the Point Leo Boat Club. This is not a surf session, and we will keep away from the breaks if there’s a good swell and crowd out on the point. 8am arrival for 8:20am safety briefing and on the water 8:30am Of course, if you want to catch runners for the session, that’s definitely fine. The paddle direction will be NW towards Merricks, turning around to be back at the start around 10am. We will finish up with a ten-minute litter pick up around the foreshore. #Take3forTheSea. More details will be posted a few days before the paddle, including confirmation about the weather and water conditions being suitable.   Mark Renouf hosting   #take3forthesea   Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC

Location update: Lake Narracan Ski Club Boat Ramp, Hall Rd, Yallourn North The temperature is rising and so are the water levels. Gippsland social paddle is happening at Blue Rock Dam. Hosted by Anita Pither Picture rolling mountains, blue skies, flat water, a gentle breeze, birds chirping and fish jumping. Now that you're all picturing it, I'm sure we can manifest these conditions.   Meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Blue Rock Picnic Area (near the playground), and on the water for 9:00 a.m. This paddle is suitable for new and experienced paddlers, so bring your friends and family along. Depending on the conditions we will either head towards the dam wall or take a scenic paddle up the Tanjil River. Coffee afterwards at Willow Grove General Store. This falls on a long weekend, and during school holidays, so why not make a day or weekend of it and see what else Latrobe Valley has to offer. There are some amazing restaurants and cafes, National Parks, nature reserves, and historic attractions in the area.   #take3forthesea   Social paddles included in SUPVIC financial membership https://supvic.tidyhq.com  Leg Rope essential. 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.  Participants are solely responsible for any loss of or damage to their own equipment or property during the event. Code of Conduct - SUP VIC