Duration:
1h30m
Expand your classroom and offer your students a new and fun experience – Stand Up Paddle Boarding!
Operated By:
The group will enjoy being out on the water amongst natural surroundings whilst building confidence and gaining a sense of achievement in a supportive and fun environment.
We can design activities to suit their age and capabilities. Our friendly SUP instructors will help make this an enjoyable experience.
- Safety on the water
- Familiarity with SUP equipment
- Safe carrying of your equipment
- Basic paddle strokes and turns
- Correct posture and position whilst paddling
- Safe entry and exit from the water
- Using the paddle for stability
- Advanced strokes for turning and catching waves
- The St Kilda paddling environment (incluidng a visit to the penguins)
What’s provided:
- SUP lesson; 90 minute session with instructors
- SUP equipment provided: Stand Up Paddle board, leg rope, paddle, wetsuit (if required), lifejacket (if required) and rash vest.
*School and Social groups can be organised inside and outside of our designated lesson times.
**Teachers and support staff paddle for free.
Thank you for Stand Up Paddle Boarding school/youth group booking.
Please note that we will invoice your organisation at the conclusion of your Stand Up Paddle Session. This invoice will be emailed to you and we request that you pass it on to your accounts team (note: we will not charge for teachers or support staff).
48 hours prior to your session, please ensure you contact us via email at info@supb.com.au to confirm particiapant numbers.
We look forward to seeing you soon for your Stand Up Paddle Boarding hire session.
When to arrive:
IMPORTANT – PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SESSION COMMENCES so we can start your session right on time. Your session starts on the water’s edge at your allocated time so you will need to arrive 15 minutes earlier to get changed, get ready and sign in! This will allow you maximum time out on the water to enjoy the Stand Up Paddle Boarding experience.
Where we to meet us: We conduct all lessons and hire from our white and orange Stand Up Paddle Boarding Van (not a shop) which is parked right on the water’s edge, on Pier Road, St Kilda West Beach (located 150 metres on the right hand side of the St Kilda Pier), right near the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. Look out for the Paddle Boarding Van and black trailer, blue paddle boards, an orange tent and orange flags on the beach. Please don’t hesitate to call us on 0416 184 994 if you require some directions.
Parking:
We recommend you park on Pier Road, St Kilda (metered parking that requires coins/credit card) or at the St Kilda Sea Baths (coins/credit card). Both locations are right next to our Paddle Boarding Van at the water’s edge for convenience.
What to bring: We will provide you a stand up paddle board, leg rope, paddle, wetsuit (if required), lifejacket (if required) and a rash vest (if required). You will need to bring a towel, bathers to wear in the water and a change of clothes.
Other information:
If you have an extra person that you would like to bring along, please let us know beforehand so we can reserve another board for you!
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When arriving at St Kilda Carlos took us through the fundamentals, he was some very friendly, patient.
We really loved the experience and would definitely love to do it again ️
Thanks Carlos, see you next time
Steve and Suzie
8/3/25
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Suzie
09 Mar 2025
We just celebrated my twin daughters' 8th birthday party with SUP HQ and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
There was a wide age range from 6 - 14 and everyone had an absolute blast (parents too).
The staff were so kind and exceptionally friendly, helping each child who needed it and playing fun games with those ahead of the curve.
Honestly, if you are looking for a fun, safe and bonding party idea, please consider the amazing group at SUP HQ.
There was a wide age range from 6 - 14 and everyone had an absolute blast (parents too).
The staff were so kind and exceptionally friendly, helping each child who needed it and playing fun games with those ahead of the curve.
Honestly, if you are looking for a fun, safe and bonding party idea, please consider the amazing group at SUP HQ.
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Kathrin
20 Jan 2025
Paddleboarding is a fun activity to try. If you've never done it before, try it with SUP HQ. Lessons and hire are available at an affordable cost. The guys were friendly and helpful. Try a morning with no wind or a light northerly or easterly wind in St Kilda.
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JR
30 Dec 2024
A fabulous experience. I hired a paddle board for an hour for a mere 30 dollars. A great relaxing place, and minimal waves because you just paddle around the harbour.
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Helen
20 Dec 2024
These guys are the loveliest, so chill, so helpful, funny and engaging.
We came down to rent boards to practice for a paddle component of a CrossFit comp, so didn’t do their guided tour, but they were responsive to text as we coordinated and easy going, all ready to go when we got there at 9.
Legends.
We came down to rent boards to practice for a paddle component of a CrossFit comp, so didn’t do their guided tour, but they were responsive to text as we coordinated and easy going, all ready to go when we got there at 9.
Legends.
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Chay
15 Dec 2024
Had a private lesson on Saturday 7 December as an older person but new to SUP. Instructor and staff very friendly and supportive and I left with a lot of tips and a level of confidence to keep on my SUP journey. Thanks guys
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Michael
09 Dec 2024
Thanks, Josh, for your patience with me last week during my private lesson on the 3/2. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Your instruction, your company, the sights, sounds, birds, fish, rocks, the smell of the ocean, AND falling in.TWICE. Merely wanted to learn to steer the board with that pesky paddle. Despite my crone status (61, ill with cancer) managed it all with aplomb. Now to find time to practice solo....
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Viktoria
09 Feb 2024
Awesome friendly team, had a great coaching session with Nico and saw some Penguins!
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P
28 Dec 2023
Amazing, super friendly staff. Very fun activity. Loved everything about it. Highly recommend
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Tayebeh
24 Dec 2023
Had SUP lesson with Carlos and it was amazing. Valid was very careful and attentive in explaining all the safety aspects before taking me out on the water. There I was shown correct padding and turning techniques. Had an absolutely fabulous time and can’t wait to return to hire a board ????
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Paul
17 Sep 2023
Had SUP lesson with Carlos and it was amazing. Valid was very careful and attentive in explaining all the safety aspects before taking me out on the water. There I was shown correct padding and turning techniques. Had an absolutely fabulous time and can’t wait to return to hire a board ????
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Paul
17 Sep 2023
This was the best experience we have had in a long long time! The staff, the knowledge, the equipment - all top notch! Vincent and the team gave us so many valuable tips and tricks - by the end of the lesson, we were all so confident and relaxed to take a nice trip around St Kilda Pier. We will be back again to hire from Vincent at Sup Hq St Kilda! Thank you for an awesome morning! 5 stars - highly recommended!
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Tania
16 Dec 2022
Great level of understanding from the HQ team through a booking mishap.
Can't recommend their services enough. A well oiled machine! Looking forward to supporting the team going forward.
James
Can't recommend their services enough. A well oiled machine! Looking forward to supporting the team going forward.
James
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James
09 Sep 2022
Such a great second time in SUP lesson this early morning! The weather was friendly, the sea calm, the sunlight soft and the instructor was Ben who was always patient, reminding me of technical tips I often missed. In the end of the lesson I have gained confidence and relaxed to “drive “back the shore with better paddle standing and kneeling. Thanks to Ben, Jazz, Kyle and the team for cheering me on. I really enjoy my morning. Great team ????????
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San
12 Feb 2022
Highly recommend! This was my first time trying SUP and I’ll definitely be doing this again. Kyle was a great instructor and gave everyone enough attention so that we knew what we’re doing and felt safe. Vincent brought so much passion and enthusiasm and made the experience so much fun. We saw the penguins at the pier and the amazing city views from the bay. Absolutely loved it.
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Kiara
30 Jan 2022
This is such an amazing experience. The instructors are really cool and helpful. They give enough attention to make you feel really safe but then let you have enough time to cruise around the harbour at your own leisure. I live in Melbourne but went with my daughter and had a fantastic time. We’re going again for sure! We also spoke to some tourists who were doing the SUP from out of town and they said their was an amazing addition to their holiday. Can’t wait to do it again.
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Andrew
17 Jan 2022
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masonv179
23 Dec 2021
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bronstravels
02 Nov 2020
If you're lucky, you can see penguins too.
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adamtL777LW
23 Feb 2020
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anthonyfI9061EV
14 Jan 2020
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LukeLuke92
21 Dec 2019
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Maxilia94
21 Dec 2019
They divided us into separate groups as we had latecomers but also made sure the latecomers didn't miss out on a quality experience.
Loved seeing the penguins and taking fun group photos!
We will return to SUP paddle boarding as we had a fantastic experience!
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chel_ocean99
26 Nov 2019
I could not speak highly enough of our entire experience. Vincent made us feel very welcome and his instruction on paddle boarding were first class. Both myself and my partner were standing up in no time in no small part to the excellence of his tuition. The location is fantastic for beginners, easy access by car or public transport and the waters calm. Highly recommended - we will be back!
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Greg
11 Feb 2019
If you haven't as yet tried Stand Up Paddle boarding (also know as SUP or Supping) then you must and there's no better place to try it out than at St Kilda beach. Stand Up Paddle Boarding HQ operate there right on Pier Road, in front of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Club, so you can hire a board and all the equipment you need, and paddle away.
You can also have group or private lessons if need be. Stand Up Paddle Boarding HQ operate their SUP school there and they are skilled and passionate about supping and they will help you learn the correct technique and master the sport.
Not only is this sport great for general and core fitness (great for strengthening your core back) through strength and balance exercise, at the same time you'll have lot of fun in the water. Paddling among the beautiful yachts and the sea life, even with penguins visible swimming underneath your paddle board is a lot of fun.
Highly recommend.
You can also have group or private lessons if need be. Stand Up Paddle Boarding HQ operate their SUP school there and they are skilled and passionate about supping and they will help you learn the correct technique and master the sport.
Not only is this sport great for general and core fitness (great for strengthening your core back) through strength and balance exercise, at the same time you'll have lot of fun in the water. Paddling among the beautiful yachts and the sea life, even with penguins visible swimming underneath your paddle board is a lot of fun.
Highly recommend.
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Adam
11 Jan 2018
Instructor Vinny was a bloody legend! We had an amazing time paddling in the stunning St Kilda Bay. Highly recommend for yourself or a gift voucher for friends/family!
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Shem
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