SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2026
Paddle Across the Bay is Australia’s largest stand-up paddle event, starting and ending at Brighton Beach – a 10km, 1.5 to 2-hour journey around beautiful Port Phillip Bay.
We'll be updating this page closer to the event with further information.
AS A PADDLER
Be at the start line (Brighton beach) to check in between 6 am - 6.45 am. Your ticket will be sent to you by email.
We'll start with a safety briefing and warm-up session so that we are all ready to enter the water and start the 10km route!
Once paddlers arrive at the finish line and check out, they can begin to enjoy the stalls and activities.
What to bring (Paddlers):
- Paddleboard (No kayaks or other vessels)
- Paddle
- Leg rope (Mandatory)
- Water (Hydration backpack is recommended)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher, broad-spectrum and water-resistant)
- Broad-brimmed hat
- Sunglasses
- Mobile phone (use a waterproof pouch or two zip lock bags to keep it dry)
- Your QR ticket, either on your phone or printed
Safety on the day is critical:
- All participants must have a leg rope.
- As the course will not exceed 400m from the shoreline, participants are not required to use a personal flotation device (PFD)
- The event will depart as a single large group.
- Our experienced Paddle marshals and professional boat support will always support you.
- Any participants that need assistance should sit on their board and raise their arms for attention.
- Participants unable to finish and who do not need medical attention will be collected and taken to the nearest pier. Therefore, ALL participants must carry their phone and/or money in the event they need to arrange transport.
- This event is for stand-up paddle (SUP) boards only. NO kayaks or other vessels can be used.
