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Faux handicap races have been the sanity savers for members of Bonville Creek Kayak Club. They have been even more popular during COVID-19 LockDowns as they afford the opportunity to race and still comply with NSW Stay-at-Home Orders. Simply put, the races are faux races, i.e. no gathering or socialising. How does it work? The […]

Apart from the huge disappointment for paddlers and organisers stemming from the cancellation of this year’s Classic, the biggest loser has been the fantastic charity that paddlers have supported for so many years, Arrow, The Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation (arrow.org.au) Over time, paddlers have raised in excess of $4.5million for Arrow and the HCC Association […]

Paddlers in the Penrith Marathon Series round could not have missed the movie studio set up 2.5km upstream of the start. That was John Lambert – a duel Penrith Valley Canoeing (PVC) and LCRK member. He’s finished in the cutting room and there’s over an hour of video (split by Division). You can dissect your […]

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On Saturday the 23rd October, Paddle Queensland will host the 2021 Annual Awards in Brisbane recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of the community and provide an opportunity to reflect on the year that was. Paddle Queensland members can provide nominations showcasing their contribution to the paddling community deserving recognition over the period of 1 […]

Make a difference with Paddle Queensland! Notice is hereby given (47) days prior that the Annual General Meeting of Paddle Queensland Incorporated will be held as follows: Date: Saturday, 23rd October Time: 2:00pm Location: Brisbane Venue: To be confirmed Remote: To be supplied The agenda for the General Meeting stating the business to be transacted […]

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Ian Beasley has captured the history of the sport in Australia in his work Canoe polo in Australia Note If you have a comment or would like to add to the story of Australia’s ongoing affair with canoe polo, contact Ian Beasley.

Kayaks, Skis, SUPs, Sit on Tops – Give Fur Seals a Wide Berth The number of Australian Fur Seals in Tasmanian Waters have been increasing over the years and with it there is an increasing chance of encounters with seals when paddling. Fur Seals are common in the Derwent and D’ Entrecasteaux Channel, Bass Strait […]

In conjunction with the 2021 Paddle Australia Awards, Paddle Tasmania is calling for nominations for its Annual Awards 2021. This year the awards have been expanded to seven categories, six of which are open for Nominations by our affiliated Clubs (Clubs may submit one nomination for each category) and one of which is open for […]

Following the release of the State Government Covid Roadmap the Victorian Slalom Technical Committee can advise: The following events will not proceed: Warburton Slalom scheduled for 10th October Yarra Series 5 at Dights Falls scheduled for 24th October It is expected the following events will be able to proceed but are subject to the conditions […]

Welcome to the Amazing Paddle Challenge  We are all experiencing so many difficulties through these tough times and Paddle Victoria and the Disciplines would like to support our younger paddlers (U23) by providing a platform to re-engage these paddlers with their peers in the paddling community through the Amazing Paddle Challenge! Through this 6 week […]

Bendigo Cup & Community Fun Paddle – Sunday 17th October 2021 All craft including canoes, outriggers, sit-ons, sups, skis, sea kayaks, whitewater and touring boats are welcome. Venue: Lake Weeroona Bendigo Canoe Club is committed to supporting the paddling community and will run the Bendigo Cup subject to the latest government COVID19 advice and Return […]

See the PDF for all the exciting paddle events coming up over the next year!   Click here for the PDF version   Date Event Organiser […]

Entries are now open for the 2021 LiveLighter Classic Paddle! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=252319 Sunday 3rd October Deep Water Point to Gilbert Fraser Reserve Check-in from 7.30am Life jackets […]

Paddle WA is proud to support the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a global youth development program empowering young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full […]

Australian slalom canoe ace Jessica Fox has salvaged her disappointing world championships with a gold medal in the new extreme event.

Australian slalom canoe ace Jess Fox has salvaged her disappointing world championships with a gold medal in the new extreme event.

“It wasn't my weekend this weekend in either the kayak or the canoe, so I just wanted to have fun in the extreme and it felt great to be out there,” Fox ...

Despite finishing on the podium for both canoeing and kayaking at the Tokyo ... as well as bronze in the women's kayak, making her the only athlete to ...

Obviously, with the Olympics I was focused on the kayak and canoe and I didn't want to take risk with injury. But I think that got me ready for this race. “It ...

The incredible Ms Fox, Australia's kayak queen Jess Fox, has been at it again this time adding another world title to her stunning list of career accolades.