Two inexperienced kayakers have drowned in Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay on a fishing expedition.
The men, a 36-year-old from Windsor and a 40-year-old from Ardeer, set out from Sandringham Yacht Club in motorised kayaks about 6.30am (AEDT) on Tuesday to go fishing.
Police said the men were last heard from about 8.30am and were reported missing at 8.30pm.
Their bodies were found on Wednesday morning after an overnight police water patrol and air wing search.
The body of one man was found by a member of the public at the mouth of the Patterson River at Carrum just after 6am, Police found and recovered the second body from the bay about 8.30am.
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Inspector Tim Henson said both men were wearing life jackets when they set out in windy conditions, but were inexperienced with their kayaks.
"We believe this might have been the first time the men had used these kayaks and both of them are believed to be inexperienced in using these types of watercraft," Insp Henson told ABC Radio.
"It's an absolute tragedy."
He said the mens' kayaks and equipment had washed up on the Seaford foreshore.
Insp Henson said fishing from motorised kayaks was gaining popularity on Port Phillip Bay.
He said that with summer approaching, the tragedy was a reminder for people to check the weather before going out on the bay, ensure their vessel is appropriate for the conditions and let others know where they are going and when they are expected back
