27/04/2026
WINTER SUP CLOTHING TIPS!
AND
What’s ahead for our
2026/2027 SUP LESSONS!
❄️With winter approaching, its a great time of year to add a few layers to your SUP kit…
❄️While instructing SUP lessons, we often get asked…
“What type of clothing is appropriate to wear in WINTER while STANDUP PADDLE BOARDING in 📍Melbourne Victoria Australia.
❄️ Kitting up in the right gear always makes a SUP experience much more enjoyable, especially in winter!
❄️So here are a few suggestions on what to wear while STANDUP PADDLE BOARDING during the winter months in📍Melbourne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺.
❄️While the feet and legs normally only need one piece of clothing, the top half of the body loves a bit of layering. Long sleeve, light weight, wind and water resistance.
❄️It helps to be able to peel off the layers, wrapping the long sleeves around your waist as your body begins to warm up with movement.
❄️TIP:
You can’t go past purchasing quality clothing while on the water. You definitely don’t want clothing that absorbs water which in turn can weigh you down! 💦
It needs to be water resistant and fast drying!
❄️Starting at the….
1. FEET: 👣
Booties.
A pair that cover your ankles are ideal.
2. LEGS: 🦵
Leggings that are fleece lined and water resistant are ideal or depending on the time of day you are paddling and the wind temperature, wearing regular sports leggings can still work.
3. UPPER BODY:🎽
Here is where you can layer up.
*Short sleeve thermal vest.
*Long sleeve thermal rash vest.
*Long sleeve, light weight wind jacket or spray jacket.
4. HANDS:🧤🧤
Gloves - Water resistant.
Thick enough to keep your hands warm, but thin enough so you can still feel your paddle.
5.HEAD: 🧢
Beanie/cap.
6. WETSUIT: 💦💧🌊
If you find yourself taking a dip often, then a wetsuit can come in very handy! But if you are a competent paddler, the body can get warm/hot very quickly in a wetsuit.
If you have never paddled in a wetsuit over winter, try going for a short fast paddle in one and see how your body feels. If you feel you are starting to sweat or overheat, try just a wetsuit top and a pair of leggings instead.
7. HI VISUAL:🎽
Keep everything as HI VIS as you can. You want to be seen on the water at all times by others.
8. POST PADDLE.🔥
If you are a good distance from home, it’s always nice to peel off your SUP gear and slide your body into some warm comfortable clothing to drive home in.
🔥Nothing beats a pair of warm trackie pants after a paddle, along with a super comfortable hoodie and/or jacket.
🔥Having a flask of WARM water to pour over your feet after your paddle certainly warms them up quickly for the drive home!
If you own a pair of UGG boots, these are like GOLD to slide your feet into.
👍Hoping this has given you some ideas/tips on what to wear during the winter months while paddling in 📍Melbourne Victoria Australia! 🇦🇺
✅If you have any further tips we haven’t mentioned feel free to share them in the comments.
✅ Its all about supporting one another while on the water 👍
‼️NOTE: 👍👍
Last season we continued our SUP LESSONS throughout winter.
This winter 2026 we will be taking a break during the months of May, June & July.
😁Excited that we will be back on board from mid August to begin our NEW 2026/2027 season, so don’t forget to get in touch with us to make a Private or Group Booking!
Wishing everyone who has taken lessons with us during our 2025/2026 season continued fun on the water during the next few months and beyond.
Happy paddling😁
Sharon Bourke (10 yrs)
Surfing Australia accredited
SUP Instructor 💦
24/04/2026