From useful tips to get you started, to helping you enjoy the best SUP experiences, our latest news is full of useful articles for all SUP enthusiasts wanting to learn more.
If you’re thinking about giving friends and loved ones something a little bit different this year perhaps consider the gift of nature. With the ever increasing need to take some time out from th...
Read MoreWinter is just around the corner and a lot of new paddlers will be entering into their first winter season of supping. What to wear is a question I get asked a lot and now is the time to think about ...
Read MoreHowdy everyone, Is it really another year down? Each year seems to pass quicker than the last! It’s been a long time since my last update aside from the announcement of our new HQ and as we head...
Read MoreHello everyone, It’s been quite a while since my last post about the happenings in the world of SUP Tonic. I’ve been somewhat preoccupied with the latest exciting development and there is a lot to sha...
Read MoreKEEP OUR RIVERS CLEAN! Save the date for our next River Clean up event on Sunday July 17th Kayakers, families, walkers and walkers with dogs are all very much needed where stand up paddlers can’t acce...
Read MoreCelebrate Mother’s Day with a 6km guided SUP along the upper reaches of the Swan River finishing with wine tasting and tapa’s on arrival at Mandoon Estate! Make a day of it by staying for lunch and en...
Read MoreSUP Tonic is thrilled to be hosting stand up paddling on the beautiful Murray River, South Yunderup! BOOK HERE – 21 APRIL 2022 Stand up Paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing recreational...
Read MoreWinter SUP Experience. Paddle on the Murray – Ravenswood! BOOK HERE Mini SUP Tours 22nd – 24th July 2022 We love Winter paddling – it’s good for the soul. We’ve had a long hot summer. For ...
Read MoreKEEP OUR RIVERS CLEAN! BOOK HERE! Save the date for our next River Clean up event on Sunday March 27th Kayakers, families, walkers and walkers with dogs are all very much needed where stand up paddler...
Read MoreAloha!! BOOK HERE Join us for “good times” and “good vibes” at Garvey Park, Ascot for a Hawaiian themed SUP Party! We’re privileged to have Coco Bros performing the sweet soulful sounds of the tropica...
Read MoreWe’re going back! November 2022! Dogs Welcome! BOOK HERE Lake Brockman, also known as Logue Brook Dam is a dog friendly campsite approximate 2 hour’s drive from Perth and 15 minutes from the Town of H...
Read MoreBOOK HERE Introducing S-A-S stand up paddle boarding for SUP-er Adventurous Seniors! If you are 60 plus and looking for a new activity that offers fitness and challenges or you simply want to try some...
Read MoreBOOK HERE We’re heading to Augusta paddle Folk! Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park is situated directly opposite Molloy Island on the edge of the Blackwood River, Augusta and is home to birds, kangaroos and...
Read MoreBOOK HERE As the new season approaches, we prepare to receive the energy of the sun. For some of us this transition rushes towards us rather quickly and for others it’s been a long wait for that big w...
Read MoreBOOK HERE PUPS on SUPS is heading to Lake Brockman! Logue Brook Dam Road, Cookernup WA Book your 30 minute stand up paddle taster session on Sunday 12th September between 10.00 am & 12.00 pm for t...
Read MoreWell that’s a wrap! Our Moore River SUP camp was a great success thanks to our amazing crew and the awesome people that joined us for the whole weekend. From silly icebreakers to the Ferry...
Read MoreYou can almost smell the change in the air and whilst we’ve had one of the wettest winters for a long time there is a hint of spring just around the corner. The transition from Winter to Spring bring...
Read MoreHi Everyone, I’m pleased to advise that WA Seabird Rescue has accepted the groups offer as the beneficiary for our fund-raising project. WA Seabird Rescue is a non-government funded organization that ...
Read MoreKEEP OUR RIVERS CLEAN! BOOK HERE! Save the date for our next River Clean up event on Sunday 25 July 2021. The location is AP Hinds Reserve, Bayswater. Kayakers, families, walkers and walkers with dogs...
Read MoreBOOK HERE! Attention Puppers, we’re going camping! 10th – 12th September 2021. Lake Brockman, also known as Logue Brook Dam is a dog friendly campsite approximate 2 hour’s drive from Perth and 15 minu...
Read MoreBOOK HERE Be a local tourist and enjoy an informal guided paddle along the upper reaches of the Swan River followed by afternoon tea at the picturesque Woodbridge Café. When you are refreshed take a t...
Read MorePADDLE HOODIES HAVE ARRIVED! The inspiration to make these paddle hoodies evolved from losing a couple of paddles and then nearly losing a few more! Leaving post it notes on the dashboard just didn’t ...
Read MoreAttention Puppers! Look what we have available for pre order! PUPS ON SUPS 50SPF longs sleeve shirts. Customise your shirt with your dog’s name or without “My dog is a SUP-ER DOG” Comforta...
Read MoreTaking Pre-Orders for our long sleeve 50SPF Shirts. Comfortable relaxed fit, half front zip with yolk collar, Med-light weight fabric in unisex and la...
Read MoreHello everyone and welcome to all of our new community members!! It’s no secret. The benefits of stand up paddle boarding for physical and mental health is now well recognised and I’m proud to s...
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a road trip! BOOK HERE One of our favourite goto “SUP” destinations is Moore River just over 1 hour’s drive from Perth where the ocean meets the estuary. We love this place! It’s a li...
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE! “KEEP OUR RIVER CLEAN” 18TH APRIL 2021! We’re in our fourth year of the quarterly river clean up event. Sticking to our usual format, please read below for all the det...
Read MoreBOOK HERE – CLINIC 1 BOOK HERE – CLINIC 2 We are STOKED to be hosting another SUP Clinic run by accomplished Duo SUP team Choe Walkerdene and Kane Degrauw. Our last clinic with this SUP-er...
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce our “White Night” stand up paddle dining experience at the gorgeous Riverside at Woodbridge Café. Our experienced SUP guides will escort you on a 60 minute twilight paddle al...
Read MoreAloha, We all know that modern Stand Up Paddle Boarding originated in Hawaii right? But did you know that the true origin spans back thousands of years where Peruvian fisherman stood up in their boats...
Read MoreHi there folks! As mentioned in a social media post (below) on the 5th August, an annual membership subscription was in the wings and I’m pleased to announce this is now active. ” It’s been a ch...
Read MoreBOOK HERE Our next River Clean up event is scheduled for the 12th December 2020! Sticking to our usual format, several launch locations have been set out as outlined below and covers the Easte...
Read MoreI’d like to extend a big thanks to everyone who join us yesterday for our river clean up session. We got another big haul in a short space of time covering the area between Woodbridge and Maylands. Th...
Read MoreATTENTION ALL DOGS! IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! BOOK HERE Bring your humans along for some FUN on a SUP at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean! We invite you all to join the FUN or spectate from the b...
Read MorePURCHASE TICKET HERE You are invited to join our SUP-OOKY Witches and Warlocks event at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean 31st October 2020! Join us for a fun “SPELLBINDING” experience f...
Read MoreBOOK HERE Our next River Clean up event is scheduled for the 5th September 2020! Sticking to our usual format, several launch locations have been set out as outlined below and covers the Eas...
Read MoreTAKING ORDERS NOW! CLICK HERE! We absolutely LOVE these women’s racer back singlets designed by local Perth resident Rod Gilchrist! Printed locally, designed locally, quality tops! ...
Read MoreSUP Tonic and PUPS on SUPS thanks everyone who has paddled with us, supported us, encouraged us throughout the year. People we must thank! Tim is our longest standing team member and SUP Instru...
Read More“The Black Card” entitles you to 10 x stand up paddle board sessions for $220.00 This is excellent value and is a great incentive to get your mileage on the water! With a ran...
Read More“Keep our River Clean” is scheduled for the 7th December 2019. We’re excited to announce the date for our next River Clean up event on the 7th December 2019 with the support of Th...
Read MoreOur Pups on Sups website is now up and running thanks to Mark and Sam from MYPETPROJECTS specializing in web design for people in the business of pets! If you’re in the process of considering a websi...
Read MorePups on Sups is now supplying SaltyDOG life jackets! Now you can stand up paddle with even more confidence knowing your dog is safer on the water. To purchase pop down to the Pups on S...
Read MoreWow what a fabulous day on the water for our Pups on Sups Spring Launch. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and I’m pretty impressed that only one person fell in…not mentioning any names! W...
Read MoreIt feels like it’s been a very long winter! Not that we’re complaining, we’ve been blessed with glamour conditions for paddling as well as having some time to rest, rejuvenate and prepare for t...
Read MoreBOOK HERE Attention all Dogs! Bring your humans along for some FUN on a Stand Up Paddle Board at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean! We invite you all to join the FUN or spectate from the beach an...
Read More“Keep our River Clean” is scheduled for the 2nd May 2020. Sticking to our usual format, several launch locations have been set out as outlined below and covers the Eastern corridor. You ca...
Read MoreI met Kim and David on the river during a Pups on Pups session and their rescue story was so moving I asked if they would mind sharing. They have spared us some of the gory details but thank heavens t...
Read MoreFebruary Special Offer! “The Black Card” entitles you to 10 stand up paddle board sessions for $150.00. This is excellent value and great way to get your mileage on the water… and it...
Read More“Keep our River Clean” is scheduled for the 9th June 2019. Keeping to our usual format, several launch locations have been set out as outlined below and covers the Eastern corridor. You ca...
Read MoreRegister now for the Pups on Sups Obedience Weekend Workshop! This will be suited to absolute beginners with no prior paddling experience or paddlers who are yet to get up on their feet with their dog...
Read MoreThanks to a bunch of fun-spirited AWESOME people our pre Halloween SUP parade a great success!! On Saturday the 27th October almost 30 witches, wizards and creepy creatures paddled from Bardon Park, M...
Read MoreRegister now for Pups on Sups Obedience Training at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean Maree and Mandy have teamed up to bring a fun and unique element into dog training and to share their passion for an...
Read MoreIt’s that time again where the Witches, Warlocks and Wizards meet for our annual pre Halloween Stand Up Paddle Parade! Our coven will assemble at the Maylands Yacht Club for a 4.30 pm for take o...
Read MoreHave you every wanted to try stand up paddle boarding with your dog? Now you can can!! Join us for the annual Dogs Breakfast being held at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean hosted by “Ashfield Can...
Read MoreTreat Dad and the family to a Twilight Sup for Fathers day! Launching from Maylands Yacht Club we’ll paddle via the Optus Stadium, Matagarup Bridge and into the Cove before heading back at twili...
Read MoreWow, it’s been a wet, wild winter and I’ve been super impressed with the number of people who have embraced SUP during these cool, wet months! All those summer sessions have paid off and w...
Read MoreJust over 3 months ago a keen group of local paddlers and walkers rallied together to collect rubbish along the eastern and upper reaches of the Swan River and river banks from Bayswater to Caversham....
Read MoreHamelin Bay, just North of Augusta is an easy 3 1/2 hour trip (310 kms) from Perth. It will be difficult to describe this trip in just a few paragraphs but there were some highlights too good not to s...
Read MorePurchase your discounted voucher that entitles you to 5 sessions for $100.00. Stand up paddle board hire Saturday mornings at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean (normally $25 per session, no experience ...
Read MoreWe are lucky to have such dedicated people caring for animals and sharing their journeys, trials and tribulations. This is Vet Nurse Bec and Roxy’s love story. Roxy is an 11 year old Shihtzu cro...
Read MoreSUP Tonic and Step into Life have joined forces again to host a Core Strengthening clinic. Step into Life business owner Simone is offering a FREE 30 minute core strengthening technique demo that will...
Read MoreI was fortunate that my parents raised me in a home where dogs were always very much an integral part of our family. It was therefore a given certainty that when I got married and moved into a home of...
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about giving Mum something a little bit different this year perhaps consider a gift of nature. With the ever increasing need to take some time out from the stress of daily rou...
Read MoreI had a conversation with a stranger today and it got me thinking about my life so far. For as long as I can remember I have always been at odds with the world, not quite fitting anywhere in but at t...
Read MoreCelebrate Mothers Day supping from the beautiful Mandoon Estate, Caversham. We’ll take you on a 1 hour leisurely paddle along the upper reaches of the Swan River and afterwards you can simply relax in...
Read More“Keep our River Clean” day Saturday 21st April 2018! In June last year one of our members Kevin Bassford collected a bucket full of rubbish whilst on one of his marathon paddles in the upp...
Read MoreI was on a mission! I could not find a rashie anywhere offering high visibility for safety on the water. So here they are! Finally landed in Perth! There are limited stocks so place your order for on...
Read MoreAbsolutely beyond doubt Lake Jasper in WA’s South West, D’Entrecasteaux National Park is a magical place. It’s pristine simplicity is breathtaking and I am still feeling the effects ...
Read MoreHi Folks, Natalie Whittle was the first to bring my attention to SAFE INC when I was searching for a good animal rescue organisation to support. Natalie is a wealth of information and has a kn...
Read MoreSUP Dog Bluey (The Supervisor) We got Bluey in November 2004 around the time of my son Cameron’s 8th birthday when we thought that a new puppy would be a lovely surprise. Bluey was not a rescue dog fr...
Read MoreI first met Michelle and Bazinga at PUPS on SUPS held at Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean. PUPS on SUPS is a fun stand up paddle boarding session where owners and their dogs go paddling on the Swan Riv...
Read MoreWell another year down and it’s been a big one for a lot of people I know. I’ve met some amazing human beings with big hearts and beautiful souls, some just passing through and others who ...
Read MoreWalpole in WA’s South West is a favourite stand up paddle boarding destination and has so much to offer that it requires a good few days to explore the area. It’s a 4 to 5 hour scenic driv...
Read More“Onshore” Mats and Baskets are available from SUP Tonic HQ! Limited numbers so get in quick as they are selling fast! Tim and Pete are old mates who love the ocean and when there’s no surf…they’re ma...
Read MoreGet On Board WA has invited SUP Tonic Australia to celebrate New Year’s Day in Moore River and we’d love you to join us! Moore River is a unique location in Western Australia just one hours driv...
Read MoreWinter is just around the corner and a lot of new paddlers will be entering into their first winter season of supping. What to wear in winter is a question I get asked a lot and now is the time to th...
Read MoreStand up paddle boarding is FUN and it’s also a great activity for your Christmas work party, team bonding or any other special occasion from birthdays to milestone celebrations. SUP Tonic Australia c...
Read MoreJoin us for a FREE, fun Halloween themed SUP Tonic social event at the beautiful Garvey Park Ascot which is sure to be a great laugh at the very least! It’s been a while since our last social ge...
Read MoreJust one hour’s drive North of Perth, Moore River in Guilderton is the perfect stand up paddle boarding destination offering unspoilt rural and coastal landscapes and breathtaking views. It’s the perf...
Read MoreI’m proud to announce that SUP Tonic Australia (STA) has partnered with SAFE Inc. to assist with fund raising for the fostering and adoption of animals. My passion for animals and SUP creates th...
Read MoreIT’S TIME FOR FUN!!! – PUPS ON SUPS “SOFT LAUNCH DAY” THIS SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER!!! Come along to Sandy Beach Reserve and try our PUPS on SUPS 30 minute mini classes in support of SAFE IN...
Read MorePADDLE HOODIES HAVE ARRIVED! The inspiration to make these paddle hoodies evolved from losing a couple of paddles and then nearly losing a few more! Leaving post it notes on the dashboard just didn’t ...
Read MoreBeginners “Twilight Chill” Yoga & SUP – Commencing 3rd October 2017 We are very happy to announce our new “twilight Chill” Yoga and SUP class to be held at Garvey Park, Ascot off...
Read MoreWhat was meant to be a reasonably straight forward downstream paddle with my mate Marty turned out to be somewhat different. As I reflect on the experience I thought I’d share some of the, trials, tri...
Read MoreGood afternoon Sup Rats We have been invited by the AKC (Ascot Kayak Club) to participate in their practice run for the Avon Challenge. There is no cost to participate in the practice run this Sunday ...
Read MoreHey everyone! Bounce bounce! I’m Archer and I’m here in PERTH! I’m the young energetic running buddy you have been looking for! I am a VERY intelligent boy currently searching...
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a short road trip just one hour’s drive from Perth you MUST put Lake Clifton on your list! This is road trip #1 and the plan is to get know our gorgeous South West a little...
Read MoreDownwinders are great fun however if you are new to DW paddling there are important safety factors to consider and it takes some organisation to make sure you have a great paddle each time. Things ca...
Read MoreGarvey Park in Ascot, WA is a hidden treasure on the banks of the Swan River and home to the Ascot Kayak club, the largest Kayak club in Australia! The combination of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kaya...
Read MoreBefore we know it the warm weather will be over and there will barely be a SUP in sight. If you love having the whole river to yourself this could be a good thing!! Winter is my favourite time to padd...
Read MoreOur twilight classes have been extended throughout the year weather permitting! We will be running twilight beginners classes structured to develop confidence and hone in on the basic techniques of p...
Read MoreSUP Hire is now open!! We have some of the most tranquil, picturesque and protected sections of the River in Perth and we can now provide a SUP hire service that has been embraced by our local communi...
Read MoreI wish I had at least a few SUP lessons when I first started out! It would have saved me a lot of frustration in trying to handle myself in all sorts of situations. Some tuition can help to increase y...
Read MoreIf you are buying a board for the first time it can be confusing. It’s wise to consult with the experts to assist you when choosing a board that will best suit your needs. There are so many different ...
Read MoreWhen I set out on my SUP Road trip back in May 2016, I didn’t realise how much interest it would create. Like most people I have a full-time job, financial constraints and couldn’t afford to go on a “...
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