SUP Melbourne Christmas Stand Up Paddleboard along the Yarra
About
Get your Christmas costumes ready (Santa suit, bright Christmas tshirts or jumpers, Christmas rashie, elf suit, Santa hat or anything red/green or Christmasy)& join Sup Melbourne as we paddle along the Yarra spreading Christmas cheer.
Mandatory requirements
🔹 Your own Paddle-board and paddle
🔹 A leg rope
🔹 Christmas themed clothing
🔹 Being an experienced paddle boarder- capable of paddle boarding standing up for a minimum of an hour.
This is not suitable for first timers or those with minimal experience.
You must be ok with moving water (river flow and boat wake, as they Yarra is busy at this time of year)
🔹Kids 11yo & under must wear a life jacket at all times
Saturday 20th December 2025
1.45- 2pm - Arrive, find a park, get set up (allow plenty of time to find a park & be aware of parking restrictions- parking inspections are often around)
2.30pm - Gather at the dog park & check in
2.45pm - MANDATORY pre-paddle safety brief
3pm - On the water
Meeting point - 104 Lorimer St Docklands. We’ll meet on the grass area near the dog park.
About the paddle:
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 a drink & snack.
BYO drinks & a snack to have at the half way stop.
Sorry, due to safety concerns, dogs (and other pets) are not permitted.
If the weather is unsuitable on Saturday 20th, we’ll move the paddle to Sunday 21st.
Please keep watching the Sup Melbourne Facebook Page Events section & your email for updates.
Date
Saturday 20 December 2025 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Point Park Crescent - Meeting point - Dog Park
104 Lorimer Street, Docklands Victoria 3008