53 reads, 0 responses. I guess that means there are no clubs in Perth?

Towny said...

Could be due to fact its early afternoon over there and not everyone has office jobs ,give it time i,m sure the WA boys will be able to help you out

Not one that I know of, and I would know

Towny said...

Could be due to fact its early afternoon over there and not everyone has office jobs ,give it time i,m sure the WA boys will be able to help you out

Whaaat? I thought SUP peeps were all on passive comes!

surf4fun said...

No club YET. There are talkings and rumours that something like the Mandurah Ocean club could be up and running in the not too distant future.

Darn! I am NOR - Mandurah is faaaaaaar away from me.

Stitch said...

surf4fun said...

No club YET. There are talkings and rumours that something like the Mandurah Ocean club could be up and running in the not too distant future.

Darn! I am NOR - Mandurah is faaaaaaar away from me.

Not in Mandurah, like Mandurah. As Adam said tying in with the local out rigger clubs and utilizing their infrastructure and race hosting experience. At the moment there are three organizations you can align with; surfing Australia, SUPA and Aocra. There are others out there more involved than I and from my understanding they are looking into what the pros and cons are of each.

Stitch all doing down winders to day looking good all week the port to swanie DW crew had a small chat after the run last Sunday Greg is looking into getting something under the surfing WA banner I think numbers are growing so it's about time

theres a SUP and kite store in Scarbs on the West coast hwy, they seem to have a healthy club type gathering, organising meets two or three times a week for training and full moon paddles. My mates girl paddles with them a bit and loves it.
Made new friends etc

I havnt heard about the crew on Scarb beach road but im sure they would also run a similar program

Stitch said...

I am still a very raw newbie to the sport. Don't have the stamina (or balance) yet to do much distance (even if down wind ), but it would be great to learn more about the WA SUP scene and the peeps involved, hence my question about if there is a club. Since trying it, I can't fathom why everybody in Perth isn't doing it - the conditions here are amazing and it is so much fun!

Were you down at Brighton/Scarb a few weeks ago on a weekend?

doggie said...

Stitch said...

I am still a very raw newbie to the sport. Don't have the stamina (or balance) yet to do much distance (even if down wind ), but it would be great to learn more about the WA SUP scene and the peeps involved, hence my question about if there is a club. Since trying it, I can't fathom why everybody in Perth isn't doing it - the conditions here are amazing and it is so much fun!

Were you down at Brighton/Scarb a few weeks ago on a weekend?

Nope - I have only been doing it for just over a week! So far only been out on the river and the marina.

Hey Stitch, there's definite 'movement at the station' with the whole local SUP club thing in the Perth Metro area. Wouldn't be surprised if there's a Freo based club, and one in the Northern beaches before too long. Drop in to your local SUP shop for a chat, they should have all the latest goss in your area. And if you do a bit of downwinding, try the Port to Swanny on Sundays - not quite a club, but great fun, and you can meet a heap of like minded paddlers.

Hey Stitch, there's definite 'movement at the station' with the whole local SUP club thing in the Perth Metro area. Wouldn't be surprised if there's a Freo based club, and one in the Northern beaches before too long. Drop in to your local SUP shop for a chat, they should have all the latest goss in your area. And if you do a bit of downwinding, try the Port to Swanny on Sundays - not quite a club, but great fun, and you can meet a heap of like minded paddlers.

Think lachs trying to get his post numbers up to be up there with DJ

I have the information on what the process is to form a club or association. Which is pretty easy to obtain via the internet. Basically it takes about 10 people to form a core group and meet regularly to undertake the tasks involved and elect office bearers etc. I agree that there is probably enough interest to have a North and Freo/Cott club. It requires a few motivated people to get the ball rolling and others to make a contribution to make these things happen. I'm happy to be involved and I agree with Loch that the downwinder group is a good start to get people together and start talking about developing the idea.

Hi guys
Yes there is a process underway and we should have a metropolitan SUP club(s) hopefully up and running by the end of next month. Information will come as details are confirmed.

In the mean time talk with your local SUP shop, check out Darrens set up, join us for Swanie downwinders or join in with kevin and myself for weekly training sessions at swan yacht east Freo....all welcome.