Events

Hi Everyone, Join us for a fun "intro downbreezer" from Mentone SLSC to Seaford Pier one way When: Saturday 16th May 2026. Arrive at 7.30am to set up your board. Safety briefing at 7.55am , on the water shortly after. Finish approx. 12.30pm Estimated distance is 14km Where: Mentone Surf Life Saving Club. Paid parking close to the club, free parking along the road. Paddle details: Launching from Mentone SLSC, we’ll cruise south with a nice ~12kn tailwind towards Seaford Pier, taking in the scenery without a worry about having to paddle back into the wind because we're getting on the train 200m from the pier to bring us home . We’ll grab the customary coffee and converse as we ride the free train with views over the bay back to Mentone. Skill level: This is an intermediate level and fitness paddle — whilst wind-assisted, it's still about 14km. Equipment: - Inflatable board is most suitable (if you have to use a hard board we’ll try to pair you up for a car shuffle) - Backpack / straps / wheels for carrying your deflated board 500m (Some "Red" boards have a detachable lightweight backpack - pics to follow) - Life jackets are optional, but recommended. Kids 11 years and under MUST have a life jacket on at all times. - You must have a leg rope for this social paddle. - Food/water as this is a longer paddle - Appropriate wet weather gear as it's getting colder - MYKI or no MYKI as its free this month (good to get practice though) This is a free paddle but for club members only. This paddle will be weather dependent, so make sure you watch for updates. This may include changes to the start time, start/finish points or a cancellation if the weather is deemed unsafe to proceed. A final update will be provided by Friday.  Nick Christie @ the SUP Melbourne Crew ph 0411 053 753 https://www.facebook.com/groups/615926583929065/events

SUP Melbourne Skills Paddle with Sharon Bourke.   Sunday 19th April, 8am to 10am at Sandridge Beach Port Melbourne (Not Sandringham beach).  This Skills Paddle will focus on Stance, Stroke & Steering. Starting off in the shallow water, Sharon will teach us better techniques for our stance, smoother paddle strokes, and how to steer better. After some good practise, we will go for a paddle and put our new skills to practise.  Whether you are fairly new to SUP'ing, or you've been at it for a while, this Skills Paddle will be great for 'up skilling' your SUP experience. This is free for SUP Melbourne Club Members.  'No show's' and late cancellations (within 12 hours) may result in exclusion from future Skills Paddles.   

Expression of Interest for the 2027 SUP Melbourne Cambodia SUP Trip. Open to all SUP Melbourne Financial Club members, 18 years and older. Saturday 19th June to Monday 28th June 2027.

SUP Melbourne Intermediate Skills Paddle with Sharon Bourke. This Skills Paddle will be 8kms long and will focus on Kick Turns. Starting off in the shallow water in front of the  Mentone Lifesaving club, Sharon will teach the fine art of Kick Turns. After some good practise, we will paddle out towards Ricketts Point, putting our new skills to practise.  You need to be a confident paddler and be able to paddle at a steady pace nonstop for two hours, standing up. You must have your leg rope on for this paddle.  This is free for SUP Melbourne Club Members, however there are only 30 spots available.  'No show's' and late cancellations (within 12 hours) may result in exclusion from future Skills Paddles.   

Join us for our legendary SUP Melbourne Christmas Social Paddle on the Yarra in town. Open to everyone and it’s free, but you MUST register - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1495689 2.30pm arrive 3pm launch. Meeting point - 104 Lorimer St Docklands. We’ll meet on the grass area near the dog park. We’ll launch from Yarra Edge marina and paddle upstream to Swan st bridge and back, taking in all the Christmas fun and festivities of the city. We’ll stop half way for drinks & nibbles. What to bring. Your board and leg rope, paddle, Christmas gear (Christmas rashie, ugly Christmas sweater, Santa hat, etc). This paddle is open to everyone in the SUP community. Kids 11 years and under must have a life jacket on at all times. Due to safety concerns, no pets allowed on this paddle. Sorry.

Join us for a social paddle through the Patterson Lakes canals to see all the amazing Christmas lights. Monday 8th December. 8.30pm launch. We’ll meet at the far eastern end of the Patterson river boat ramps, Launching Way Carrum. Near the public toilets. https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWqC3tnzUqkTaUbEA?g_st=ic We want to launch at 8.30pm, so please arrive early to set up. What to bring. Your board, leg rope and paddle. A light for your board (see below). Life jackets are advised but not mandatory. Your sense of fun. Some safety info: LIGHTS ARE MANDATORY. NO LIGHTS, NO PADDLE. Everyone must have at least one white light on the deck of your board. Headlamps and bike lights are NOT suitable, as you’ll blind the other paddles. At minimum, this light from Kmart is great - https://www.kmart.com.au/pro.../bulb-tent-light-42463542/... Just zip tie or tape it to your board. Sorry, this paddle is not suitable for first timers, and no pets. There are quite a few slow moving power boat’s enjoying the lights as well, so the we will get a lot of boat wakes. You need to feel confident paddling for about 2 hours in the dark, at a slow casual pace. Feel free to dress up your board with some fun fairy lights or led lights.