***Did not run****   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 this for? Are you just getting started? You have tried paddleboarding and are keen to build your knowledge, skills and confidence so you can get out on the water more. What's included Premium Red Paddle Co iSup board  Paddle (adjustable) and leg rope  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 will be tailored to participants on the day - to meet you where you are at with your paddling. Sessions content can include: 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 – kneeling and standing falling and re-mounting (recovery) correct paddling posture 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. 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.

Update: Change of location to Mothers Beach, Mornington. Paid parking at Schnapper Point, free parking further down at Mills Beach and can paddle to Mothers Beach. SPRING is finally here and there is no better way to celebrate than on the water!! And it's even better with friends - so lets bring a friend and SupVic will cover the non member entry fee.  Dust off your boards, try for the first time or simply just join other like minded people on the water. Join us at 9am - or earlier if you need to pump, chat and get yourself sorted Safety briefing starts 9:20am On the water 9:30am All non members will need to register for a ticket and if they decide to join on the day I will have their rashie ready.  Member benefits also include use of club boards, insurance, social paddles and discounted entry to SupVic events. Paddle location chosen by Tracey Fisher   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. 

Time for Rd 2 for our Sup Vic Winter Surfing Social. If you had fun at our last one [or worse still, missed it!], then here's another chance to meet the crew, share some waves and have a whole lotta fun learning the part of Sup that everyone aspires to!   As with our earlier paddle, we'll be selecting a location [based on wind/waves/tides] that aim to suit most ability levels. Typically being Winter, this paddle is best suited to Novice - Intermmediate level paddlers.   Location will be decided after 5pm Thursday 8th August once final weather details are forecast. We'll be operating anywhere between Waratah Bay - Phillip Island. Allow upto 2 hrs travel time depending on location. Essentials - Warm wetsuit [preferably a 4/3], a really warm change of clothes, snacks & a sense of adventure and fun. Optional - Booties! Free for all current Sup Vic Members. If you're not currently a member, then rejoin or join up!       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. 

**Updated Location** DevilBend Natural Reserve Tuerong (Moorooduc) Meet at the Carpark and we will walk down to the water together     The August social paddle will be in McCrae starting at the iconic McCrae Light house. 8:45am Safety briefing and a brief yoga warm up session. Make sure you're ready to go - board pumped, on the beach with leg rope On the water at 9am, Sunday August 4, 2024. Not only is the paddling in #MagicMcCrae typically fantastic, the location has lots of free parking, coffee shops over the road, toilets and a public BBQ right beside the carpark which is about 30 metres from the water. A free (but fairly basic sausages, bread, sauce and onions) sausage sizzle will be provided after the paddle. Feel free to bring along alternative food choices if that is your preference. It is still the middle of winter so we will have an alternate location just in case the conditions on the day are not ideal. Any change in location will be notified via email Friday night before the paddle. Bring your board, paddle, leg rope and a big smile. We are going to have fun! All skill levels catered for.   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. 

Come and join the first of the SUP VIC monthly social paddles on Sun 7th July. Connect with others and paddle those winter blues away.  Location: Aspendale Beach. Location chosen by Sam (aka Sambo Jane) who will be assisted by paddle leaders Sue and Christine Arrive 8:30AM to unload your boards, pump up if needed, chat 8:50am- safety briefing and group photo 9:00AM - on the water  Please ensure your arrival time gives you enough time to be organised to meet our time schedule. Leg rope and fins essential! Don't forget your SUPVIC rashie Plenty of Parking. Accessible ticketed carpark: Easy Park App (Kingston CC)   Afterwards, all are welcome for a coffee, brunch and chat at Two Farm Girls Cafe.    Dress for winter paddling including booties if you have them and bring some warm clothes to change into after.    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. 

Time to suit up & hit the waves! Our first Winter Surf/Social is Saturday 6th July. Ideally suited for novice to intermediate sup surfers looking to surf a new location along with some of our club's experienced paddlers. The location will be anywhere between Phillip Island to Inverloch. This allows us to choose from a variety of beaches to suit most wind/wave conditions. Allow approximately 90 minutes traveling time from Metro Melbourne. The actual location will be decided & communicated after 7pm Thursday 4th July once the forecast has been released. We'll be monitoring the forecast the week before & will be keeping a close eye on it. It's recommended that you pack your quiver, as we could be doing anything from a Bop session to surfing a beach, reef or point break. Stay Tuned!!

The 2024 SUP VIC Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday May 26th at 4pm, location Chelsea Yacht Club. We are paddlers, and we decided we should not come together as a group without getting on the water- this is just what we do! So let's have a social paddle directly before the AGM, meet in the Yacht Club car park at 2pm, on the water 2.30pm, off the water 3.30pm AGM start 4pm (NB: no shower facilities available on the day). Chelsea Yacht Club has kindly offered to open the bar for us and drinks available after the social paddle and during the AGM. The AGM requires that a quorum of 10% of active members who are eligible to vote are present, either physically or by proxy. Please refer to email sent by Jeff Cornehls (22/04/24) for the Proxy form if unable to attend. Volunteering, committee and helping out - We have a small but dedicated committee, and we need more help so we can continue to build and grow our sport, and continue to put on the events that the members are demanding. Many hands make light work, and there is lots of work to be done. SUP VIC needs new general committee and subcommittee members. If you can spare a little time, please put your hand up to help out. Please reach out to me or any of the other committee members if you would like further information, or simply turn up to the AGM and volunteer.  I hope to see you there. IMPORTANT:  Any person under the age of 18 attending an event must have a parent or guardian present for the full duration of the event. By attending this event site you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used on social media, and for club marketing or promotional purposes.  SUP VIC events do not happen by themselves. I want to acknowledge the hard work of the SUP VIC Committee this year- thanks Team! 

It's been a year since our much loved Sup Vic stalwart George Thomas passed away. We'll honour his commitment to our club & his endeavour to promoting the sport with a social paddle. The location will be Pt Leo/Raws Reserve which was George's preferred location for the annual Sup Vic Peninsula Pod Christmas Paddle. Arrive @ 8.30 am for a 9am paddle out. BYO BBQ breakfast stuff for a get together post paddle at the BBQ shelter. Let's celebrate the life of the great man and remember him with a social paddle, maybe a wave or two, and a feed in "God's own country".  This paddle is open to all, price is $15 to donate to the Heart Matters to help provide emergency cardiac devices and training for local groups and communities. https://heartmattersaustralia.com.au/

Improving your paddle stroke can enable you to move your board through the water with maximum efficiency  paddle further using less energy  avoid injury help propel you into waves help to paddle up onto foil enhance your downwind skills avoid constantly changing sides improve your overall SUP experience & enjoyment  Will plan to run this session on the beach at McCrae, but location may change due to weather. This ticketed session is free for SUP VIC Members, $25 for non-members. 

  Inverloch Surf Weekend March 23/24 2024   Inverloch is an easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne and is a popular coastal destination for watersports enthusiasts. The area has a diversity of wave breaks that suit beginners to experienced sup surfers. There’s also the added advantage of pristine flatwater beaches inside Anderson Inlet for the paddlers who are looking for a coastal experience.  The Sup Vic Surf Weekend was a popular fixture on the calendar for years & we’ve decided to revisit it following a few years hiatus simply because it truly offers something for paddlers of all abilities.   Accommodation – Camping Options Inverloch Foreshore Camping Reserve – 56 The Esplanade Inverloch – (03) 5674 1236 https://www.anycamp.com.au/campsite/inverloch-foreshore-camping-reserve   Big 4 (Ingenia Holiday Park) – 2 Cuttriss St Inverloch – (03) 5674 1447 https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/vic/gippsland/ingenia-holidays-inverloch   RACV Resort – 70 Cape Paterson-Inverloch Rd – (03) 5674 0000 https://www.racv.com.au/travel-experiences/resorts/inverloch/accommodation/caravan-site.html   Other accommodation options via Hipcamp, Air B&B, Stayz, Booking.com, etc etc   Food Plenty of Supermarkets, cafes, fast food and other restaurants in town.  Saturday night we’ll feast as a group at The Inverloch Esplanade Hotel 1 A’Beckett St Inverloch. To book at the pub, go to    Inverloch Esplanade Hotel (invyespy.com.au) and reserve a table for 6pm. Sup Vic will not be reserving seats.    Sessions & Locations All “On Water” surf sessions will be conducted at beginner friendly surf breaks that will be relatively uncrowded due to potential crowd size. [This will be explained in the etiquette session]   Saturday morning – Land based info and intro session, with some possible flat water technique tricks and tips.  Aimed at beginners.  Talk about conditions, locations to surf, surf/weather conditions, equipment, etiquette etc. Followed by an on water intro session. Duration 2 hrs. Saturday arvo – On water wave session with skills, information and feedback provided whilst on the water.  Sunday morning – Land based Q&A followed by an on water session.  Hopefully some more advanced questions.  Provide some more advanced techniques on water Sunday afternoon – Free for all before heading back home **Substitute sessions – due to inclement conditions etc** BOP or flatwater techniques and practise More in depth discussion about equipment, weather, locations, etiquette etc Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Sightseeing.  Inverloch Surf Weekend March 23/24 2024   Inverloch is an easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne and is a popular coastal destination for watersports enthusiasts. The area has a diversity of wave breaks that suit beginners to experienced sup surfers. There’s also the added advantage of pristine flatwater beaches inside Anderson Inlet for the paddlers who are looking for a coastal experience.  The Sup Vic Surf Weekend was a popular fixture on the calendar for years & we’ve decided to revisit it following a few years hiatus simply because it truly offers something for paddlers of all abilities.   Accommodation – Camping Options Inverloch Foreshore Camping Reserve – 56 The Esplanade Inverloch – (03) 5674 1236 https://www.anycamp.com.au/campsite/inverloch-foreshore-camping-reserve Big 4 (Ingenia Holiday Park) – 2 Cuttriss St Inverloch – (03) 5674 1447 https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/vic/gippsland/ingenia-holidays-inverloch RACV Resort – 70 Cape Paterson-Inverloch Rd – (03) 5674 0000 https://www.racv.com.au/travel-experiences/resorts/inverloch/accommodation/caravan-site.html Other accommodation options via Hipcamp, Air B&B, Stayz, Booking.com, etc etc   Food Plenty of Supermarkets, cafes, fast food and other restaurants in town.  Saturday night we’ll feast as a group at The Inverloch Esplanade Hotel 1 A’Beckett St Inverloch. To book at the pub, go to    Inverloch Esplanade Hotel (invyespy.com.au) and reserve a table for 6pm. Sup Vic will not be reserving seats.    Sessions & Locations All “On Water” surf sessions will be conducted at beginner friendly surf breaks that will be relatively uncrowded due to potential crowd size. [This will be explained in the etiquette session]   Saturday morning – Land based info and intro session, with some possible flat water technique tricks and tips.  Aimed at beginners.  Talk about conditions, locations to surf, surf/weather conditions, equipment, etiquette etc. Followed by an on water intro session. Duration 2 hrs. Saturday arvo – On water wave session with skills, information and feedback provided whilst on the water.  Sunday morning – Land based Q&A followed by an on water session.  Hopefully some more advanced questions.  Provide some more advanced techniques on water Sunday afternoon – Free for all before heading back home **Substitute sessions – due to inclement conditions etc** BOP or flatwater techniques and practise More in depth discussion about equipment, weather, locations, etiquette etc Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Sightseeing. 

It's a hot hot hot long Labour day weekend. Social Paddle Monday morning at Aspendale. Plenty of car parks - it is paid parking if not a Kingston resident and easy beach access. Get there early, get a park, pump up if needed and start chatting away. Safety briefing at 7:45am and on the water at 8am. Don't forget your SUPVIC rashie. Must have leg rope/leash. Free for members. If you're not a member and join let me know so I can bring you a club rashie.  

Downwind Daze returns for 2024 in a single A to B race format. Course location to be determined closer to the date, distance 8-15km.  You will need: Experience paddling in rough conditions  Downwind paddling experience  A 14' SUP board (or appropriate foil board) Mandatory safety equipment: Leg leash, phone in waterproof phone case, PFD, high vis clothing  A fun positive attitude 😀 Confirmed course details and times will be published/sent to registered entrants on the Thursday prior to the event. 

Come and join us for a Saturday social paddle at Elwood Beach! Bring your board, your leash, your paddle and your smile 😊  Paid parking is available near the Surf Life Saving and Sailing Clubs. Be pumped up and on the water by 8am!

Unfortunately the weather isn't with us for this event.  As part of a great weekend of SUP action at Pt Leo we'll be offering this intro to surf session. This is a members only event and a a small boutique session that we think will start a new journey for you. If you can stand on a board in flat water, safely get back on the board in deeper water (where you cannot stand up) this intro to SUP Surfing maybe for you. We'll have some of the more experienced members on hand to get you started include Xanthe Rivett and Cec Pezet. To help you have the best experince this will be a small group, there will be some instruction on the beach including technique, staying safe and surf etiquette - then some water time. For best conditions the location may change but that change will be communicated to you as early as possible. Leg rope and ability to swim to shore is mandatory for this session.

Open to all! Fun and friendly community paddle, to be run concurrently with the Victorian State Titles Marathon Race (Saturday or Sunday conditions dependent), utilising half the course and taking advantage of the water safety and fun atmosphere of race day. The distance of approximately 6km is achievable for most, especially with plenty of encouragement from some of the best in the state sharing the course.  Why not stick around for a BBQ (BYO meat) and post event chin wag and SUP talk?