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2020 will see the first edition of the PNSW Junior Marathon Series, with five races from March to August inviting young paddlers to experience some of the state’s best waterways. The series will sit within the 2020 Marathon Series, allowing juniors to experience the thrill of marathon racing with age-appropriate distances and some great awards […]

The PaddleNSW Harbour Racing Committee have announced the dates for the 6-round 2020 series, with the first round commencing 15th February at Brisbane Waters, an hour north of Sydney and concluding on 18th July at Bayview with the Scotland Island Showdown. Entries will be open shortly, with a similar format to the 2019 series. New […]

For all competitors and those volunteering at Paddle Australia Canoe Slalom National Championships 2020 at Penrith Whitewater Stadium January 10 – 12 please see below notice. Entry List – Provisional Start List – 2020 National Championships[3] Attached is the draft entry list for classes. Please ignore start times and order, the list is published so […]

ENTRIES NOW OPEN The 2020 Queensland State Sprint Championships will be held on Saturday 11 January 2019 at Wyaralong Dam.EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE (Until 31 December 2018) $75 for Open (inc U23, vets 35/45/55) $55 for Junior (U12-U18) and Vets 65+ $10 for Ocean Ski (1000m only) REGISTRATION FEE (1 January – 5 January): $95 […]

Paddle Queensland’s 2019 Education Open for Booking Do you or anyone you know looking for Nationally Accredited paddling qualifications? Paddle Queensland offer a range of Leader Training and Assessment courses for people seeking professional certification in paddling environments. The Paddle Australia Qualification Scheme is the industry benchmark certification designed to meet the needs of the […]

Upcoming School Holiday Programs January School holiday programs are now open for booking. All equipment and instruction is provided, perfect for beginners or those with experience. CHILLOUT A great opportunity to get the kids out paddling and exploring our waterways. Get a group of friends together or come on your own for three hours of […]

  There was plenty of paddling action at the recent 2020 National Canoe Slalom Age Championships at the Upper Mersey Whitewater course.  The event featured the very best of Australia’s slalom paddlers with the competition offering entries for a range of ages including Junior’s and Master’s events. The weather was pretty terrific (mostly), the water was […]

Paddle Education Weekend (March 21-22) Paddle Tasmania will conduct the following courses at the Paddle Education Weekend. Registrations Close: Monday March 2: Basic Skills and Safety Flatwater Cost: $45 ($30 for affiliated Paddle Tas club members) Turners Beach. Saturday March 21, 9.30am – 11.30am Turners Beach Essential skills for safe paddling, suitable for beginner to […]

Course full Advanced Whitewater Packraft Course Dates: Friday November 8 to Sunday 10 November, 2019 Venue: North-west Tasmania including Mersey White Water Regional Reserve Accommodation: Arm River Outdoor Education Centre Fee: $450 includes course and 2 nights’ accommodation (Fri & Sat nights) Note: Those wishing to sign up for both the Intermediate and Advanced courses […]

Should You Paddle When There’s Smoke Haze? In the midst of summer and the bush-fire season, parts of Australia are already experiencing smoke pollution. With more hot weather predicted for the months ahead, it’s important to understand and be regularly checking when it’s safe to exercise outdoors and when it’s best to stay inside.   […]

Its PaddlePower Season – January 2020! Bring along your friends and family aged 7-14 years old and come down to Westerfolds Park, Templestowe, Lillydale Lake, Fairfield Canoe Club, Essendon Canoe Club, Shepparton or Geelong to have a go at paddling. PaddlePower is a great way to get into Paddling! Its game based and fun for […]

The 2020 Marathon Diary is now available. This document provides all the information you will need for a great year of racing. Click here to view the Marathon Diary.

On the 12th December 2019, Paddle WA signed a landmark collaborative agreement with the province of East Java (Indonesia) to provide coaching services to support the […]

Article by Jesse Phillips (coach) National Development Squad members and other juniors from WA and Australia on the Murray River, SA. Photos: Jesse Phillips & Luke […]

The 2019 Paddle WA AGM and Awards Day was held on Sunday the 24th of November at the stunning Swan Canoe Club. Finalists and winners of […]

Funnel Creek (kayak) – A great place to take the kayak out for a fish, Funnel Creek is located an hour south-west of Mackay. This freshwater creek is ...