Ok, I've been off the water for a while with my knee in a brace after I sprained by knee ligament, tore the cartilage and bruised the old bones a bit coming off a tad too violently. (Actually, I can SUP ok if it's calm. I'm just not so good at carrying the board). Anyway, I'm nearly good to go again, but summer's fading!

So I'm wondering what happens in the SUP community during winter? Do you all pack up and go home, or are you still out there? What do I need to do to to prepare - buy a very thick wetsuit (did I mention I'm a wimp?), or ?? I live an hour away from the beach, so I have no idea how weather conditions are on Port Phillip Bay in winter compared to the warmer months (apart from the obvious cold!) - do I need to check out rivers instead, or is the beach still good?

Seriously gunna die if I don't get out there soon!