Learn to stand up paddle and have SUP lessons and tours at SUP Tonic, an ASI accredited SUP school located at Ascot, just 20 minutes’ drive from downtown Perth, Western Australia.

Join owner Maree Martin and her team for SUP sessions on the protected flat-water sections of the scenic Swan River, surrounded by native bushland and wildlife.

 Maree has a wealth of experience in stand up paddling and is passionate about building a local SUP community.  Lessons are suitable for all ages and fun for all the family.  Special theme events, social paddles and community events are also held throughout the year which are a lot of fun. 

 SUP trips to locations outside of Perth are also organised, so you can gain experience and see other paddling locations.  

 SUP Tonic also have a members club, with some great benefits.  It’s also a great way to meet other like-minded people.

 Whether you would like to learn to SUP, increase your SUP skills, or just join in the fun, then SUP Tonic is for you !

The owner and head instructor of the school is Maree Martin. She is an advanced level paddler who enjoys all SUP disciplines from flat water paddling to downwinding and SUP surfing.

Maree started her SUP business after she began running a SUP social group, where she enjoyed introducing new people to the sport of paddling.  Passionate about SUP, she wanted to take her skills and business to the next level and now SUP Tonic fills the gap for entry level and intermediate paddlers in and around the Swan River area.

As well holding ASI SUP Instructor qualifications Maree holds Water Rescue and first-aid qualifications.  She is assisted in the school by ASI accredited SUP instructors.

SUP Tonic offers SUP lessons and tours, paddle fitness, social paddles and rentals for individuals and groups, birthday parties, corporates and school groups.

They also provide Pups on SUP’s session, special events such as Halloween dress up paddles and coaching skills sessions. 

SUP Tours to locations north and south of Perth are also organised for day or weekend trips.

SUP Tonic also has a members club allowing you to enjoy the SUP tours and special events for membership prices.

Maree is keen to facilitate ‘community river care’ to keep their SUP environment in good shape

Free parking at most locations.   Toilets and changing facilities.

SUP lessons and tours take place on various sections of the Swan River.

Beginners sessions are held at Garvey Park Ascot, a protected section of the river.  

SUP sessions are also held from Claughton Reserve, Bayswater and Sandy Beach Reserve, Bassendean. They are protected flatwater sections of the river with plenty of free parking and good beach for easy launching.

The upper reaches of the Swan River is quite narrow and peaceful.   There is an array of plant and animal life to see whilst paddling;  swans and other birds, over 130 species of fish.

Maree’s extensive local knowledge of the Swan River along with her passion for teaching SUP and protecting the river environment, means you will have a fun and social paddle whilst learning good techniques and conservation in this beautiful place.