Connect with local paddlers
Social Paddles
Would you like to paddle more often, and meet fellow paddlers?
Social paddles are all about helping you spend more time on the water, and hopefully making a few ‘paddle buddies’.
And that starts with social paddles!
Fostering a thriving community for paddlers across the Eastern Suburbs was the main driver for starting Double Bay Sup School.
For me, the best part of paddling, wasn’t just learning a new skill, spending more time on the harbour or getting fitter - it was the people I met. Social paddles are for people who:
love paddling, but don’t love paddling alone
invested in their own board, but don’t feel they use it as much as they hoped
have had a few lessons, and want to embed their skills by spending more time on the water
Accompanied by an Instructor
I join all social paddles so I can provide tips and guidance - when it’s helpful!
Social paddles are about fun and just spending time on the water, so I try not to spent too much time correcting your technique!
Cost
BYO Board: $15.00
Hire a board: $30.00
Spring Social Paddle Schedule
To be updated when Sydney Lockdown ends
Autumn Social Paddle Schedule
Tuesday 6.00am - 7.00am, Sunrise Paddle
Wednesday 9.30am - 10.30am, Women’s Group Paddle
Thursday, 6.00am- 7.00am, Sunrise Paddle
Saturday, 7.30am - 8.30am, Breakfast in the Bay Paddle
Saturday, 10.00 - 11.30, Paddle Cruise - distance paddle to Rushcutters Bay or Rose Bay
Community Paddles
Community paddles happen every Sunday, and on random days when the forecast is great!
These paddles are about helping build a thriving community for paddlers across the Eastern Suburbs.
More information can be found on the Community Page.
Cost
Free
Schedule
To be updated when Sydney Lockdown ends
Eastern Suburbs SUP Paddlers
Connect with other paddlers by joining this newly created group.
Facebook Group
Use the group to:
find paddle buddies for spontaneous or planned paddles.
share tips on paddle techniques, locations, weather and equipment.
Group Paddles with Other SUP Schools
A number of local SUP schools offer group paddles. This is the list I know of. If you know of others, let me know, and I’ll add them to the list.
TO BE UPDATED POST LOCKDOWN
Watsup: Sundays, 8.00am - 9.00am
Watsup provide lessons, paddle experiences and a number of group fitness paddles. On Sundays they do a relaxed social paddle that ends with a social coffee. Terry and Jo who run Watsup have an incredible depth of knowledge and experience across many water sports and create a fun, welcoming time for all paddlers.
She SUPS: Fridays, 5.45am - 6.45am
She SUPs organises lessons, group paddles and many more types of paddle experiences. On Friday mornings a group paddle runs from Rose Bay. Committed to creating a supportive environment for female paddlers, Vikki who runs She SUPs will ensure you are welcomed and have an amazing time on the water.