Hey guys, we have a lot of people asking for a social StandUP gathering so we are running the first Sydney Summer SUPS (StandUP paddle sessions) next Sunday-
December 28th, Long Reef Beach from 4pm.
Everyone is welcome! There will be both flat water (lagoon) and surf sessions going on.
The StandUP school demo trailer will be in attendance with demo boards from Naish, Oxbow and PSH.
Sausage sizzle afterwards.
We even expect a visit from a well known pro-surfer and 2 times world champion.
For more details and updates, check this thread.
Andrew.A
The StandUP School
PS: Don't sweat it, if you cant make it, we plan to run a number of these through summer.
sounds like a great event AA ..... ashame I'm over 1hr away as I'm around the Cronulla area
It doesn't seem to be taking off as quickly as it is on the Northern beaches ,as I've only seen a small number of SUP'S around .
That's why it makes it hard for me to do more downwinders ,as I've only done one and that was with DJ at the Mambo .I'm really keen to do more but would rather do it it a group.
Cheers
Boylos
Excellent. About time somebody put in the effort to organise something like this. Well done AA.
I'll be there with (jingle) bells on. Might bring the rest of the fam down too.
Im over from WA without my board so will be keen to try and make it.
I'm hanging out for a paddle 
yeh yeh I'm soft !!!!!
Know its just unfortuate that I work most weekends and it's starting at 4pm !
Good idea AA a downwinder from cronulla ,hate to turn round and go back into a head wind!
I think with your setup AA , you would attract a lot of attendtion at Cronulla Beach and around the bay areas as it really hasn't taken off yet over this way .
I'll do my best to make it to one of your sessions ,as it sounds like your 'll be doing a few over the summer.
Cheers
Boylos
Should make it a bit earlier start Andrew so some of your northern neighbours can make the trip down. I'm fully booked out with lessons in the morning but may be able to get down after lunch
Hey guys, hope everyone had a great Xmas! We certainly did! 
Sunday looks like a cracker with a top of 29 degree's.
The wind will be from the NE as will the 1.5m swell.
Long Reef is fairly protected from the N'Easter as is the lagoon.
We will base ourselves at the Southern end of the car park where we can put in at the lagoon or the ocean.
I will have the StandUP school DEMO trailer with boards from Naish, Oxbow and Paddle Surf Hawaii. We will also have some instructors on hand with some tips and guidance.
Sausage sizzle after and maybe some beverages. Bring the 'Esky' if you plan on hanging around.
See you there.
Andrew.A
What an awesome afternoon/evening! A great turn out and everyone was stoked to be there. It was great to meet some new people and share the buzz.
A little 15 minute storm in the middle but other than that, perfect weather - couldn't have asked for better. There were some nice little one footers breaking at the lagoon entrance - perfect for the beginners yet still fun for the more advanced riders.
Here are a few piccys:
Lots of board swapping to try out different designs
Fun little one footers
Family fun in the lagoon
Great still water practice conditions
Looks like a fabulous day.
Wish we could have made it but Jervis Bay is about 3 hours away (although could have been well worth it to whack Andrew A around the head for the 50,s thing - he'll know what I'm talking about!)
Hope the next one is on the sth side of Sydney? Boylos would be happy then too!!!
Melissa
Hey guys, yes it was a great day with kids, mum's, pro's, locals and Seabreezers from the Goldie and WA turning up. Except for the keg having no gas and a 5 minute rain shower, the evening was superb!
Plenty of boards to choose from and Tom came down to say g'day.
The Lagoon was the perfect spot for the beginners, kids and families
Shane and Bevan from Oxbow enjoying the scenery. We had plenty of interest from the beach with a few hopping on boards for the first time
Bevan and Matt.G from Manly Surf Schools head out for a session
What a great spot for StandUP!
Plenty of yummy boards to try!
Tom Carroll is a great ambassador for the sport - always happy to talk to anyone about StandUP.
The crew! We were pretty spread out and we had close to 20 out surfing over the afternoon and and another 6-8 on the lake.
All in all a great day representing what Paddle Surfing is all about - everyone getting into it and enoying the fun!!
Fred and Aurelie have heaps more shots, so stay tuned for some more action.
Andrew.A
Great stuff AA !! I'm pleased the day was a great success .....,plus long reef looks a perfect location for suping with both options being so close.
Keep um coming .... I've coped enough FLACK so I'll hopefuly make it to the next one
Boylos
A little vid of my waves during the Sydney SUPS on the PSH 11'0" Wide All Rounder:
Nice 'dissmount' at the end...
I paddled Rich's 9'6" wide allrounder today.. Jeez.. What a nice board.
DJ
PSH 11'0" Wide All Rounder review now online:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45631
