A group of witches left bystanders spell bound as they wand-ered down Ettalong Beach on Sunday morning, armed with their broomsticks (paddles), flying carpets (boards) and the odd curse or two.
Around 15 women took part in the witching hour paddle – a fundraising effort to support environmental charity, Take 3 for the Sea.
The inaugural event was co-launched by Tina Vella, owner of SUP and Yoga with Tina, and Karl Herman, owner of Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP, in the spirit of Halloween.
Vella said the community paddle raised over $50 for the charity.
“We started at Bombora Ettalong SUP and paddled past The Box, stopped off at the boat ramp and then paddled back,” Vella said.
“We docked our boards outside The Box café and did a mad dash around the café with our brooms pretending we were witches.
“It was fun, something different and all of the women had such a good time.
“It was perfect conditions out there on the water, so the Halloween witches were definitely on our side.”
Vella said the paddlers wouldn’t have to wait too long for the next ex-curse-ion, with a Santa SUP Christmas paddle to be held on Christmas Eve.
Maisy Rae