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Entries are now open for this iconic event! Paddle either the 14km Cockatoo Cup or the 7km Cupcake Cup, with prizes for fastest, slowest and best-dressed paddlers alike. This unique course takes in Sydney’s inner west islands: Cockatoo, Spectacle, Schapper and Rodd. All entries via Webscorer

On Sunday the 13th December Sutherland Shire Canoe Club participated in a clean-up paddle on the Woronora River. Seventeen members attended, with five of these members being from our Junior Development Squad.  The clean-up took place in an area only accessible by kayak. The Sutherland Shire Council supplied us with bags and gloves, and luckily […]

Despite the interruption that COVID-19 posed to many clubs this year, the Paddle NSW Sprint Series brought many paddlers normality and reignited their love for the sport. With overseas trips for Junior and Open teams cancelled, and restrictions constantly changing, nobody knew when our next chance to race would be. But come August, the first […]

2021 State Championships – 6th & 7th of February, 2021 The 2021 Paddle Queensland State Championships will showcase Sprints, Marathon and Canoe Polo, at the beautiful Lake Kawana, Sunshine Coast. All attendees and participants must adhere to the COVID-19 social distancing rules recommended by QLD Health Entries are open, REGISTER NOW! ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight on Sunday […]

  2020 PQ Christmas Closure The Paddle Queensland office will close from 4pm on Friday 18th December 2020 and will reopen on Monday 4th January 2021. The PQ Board and Staff would like to extend their warmest wishes to all Paddlers and their families during this festive season. We are looking forward to a busy […]

2021 Event Calendar Please note: Specific event information will be released in the lead up to the event. 2020 Paddle Queensland Yearly Event Calendar Any questions please contact Eden on 0408 901 900 or events.qld@paddle.org.au nt Calender

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Last month saw the running of another successful Team Paddle Challenge event at Blanchetown.  Enjoy the images below, courtesy of official photographers Peter Franz Photography PS: not a real arm injury, just the ‘how to treat a snakebite’ testing checkpoint!  

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Intermediate Whitewater Packraft Course Dates: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th February 2021 Venue: Mersey White Water Regional Reserve Accommodation: Camping (own tents) @ Berlin Wall campsite Fee: $365   non-members;  $292 members Course Numbers: Spaces are limited due to low instructor-student ratios  Registration closing date: February 3, with all payments to be made by this date Note: There are […]

BEGINNER WHITEWATER PACKRAFTING & RIVER RESCUE COURSE Dates: Saturday 6th to Monday 8th February 2021 Duration: 3 days (daytime only) Venue: Derwent River (north of New Norfolk) and possibly Weld River (past Huonville) if running Accommodation: Own accommodation (e.g. Hobart) Details: Paddle Tasmania will be conducting a 3-day Beginner Whitewater Packrafting and River Rescue Level […]

Course: This course is aimed at anyone who uses a paddle on moving water (kayaks, packrafts, sit-on-tops) and wants to know the basics about rescuing themselves and others.  Being able to fall out of your boat is the only prerequisite! We’ll use the easier rapids above and below the main rapid so it’s not too intimidating. […]

Flatwater and moving water sessions, for beginner and advanced paddlers. Come and try a wildwater kayak and develop a passion for flying down rapids as fast as you can. Sunday 31st January, 10am – 12pm       Registration required – please register here http://learntokayak.net/contents/en-us/p24215_Come-and-Try-Registration.html Bookings and waivers are required: – Waivers will be available on […]

With every limitation covid creates, a new opportunity opens up. After the disappointment of the deferment of the Australian Open in Penrith, the VSTC are pleased to announce the first Country Series race in Eildon on Sunday, 14th February. There will be plenty of training time on Saturday 13th before the course is set up. […]

2021 Victorian Canoe Slalom Age Championships January 15-17, 2021 Goulburn River, Eildon Supported by:    Results Age Champs (Heats Day 1) Total Results Results Vic Age Champs (Heats Day 1) by Age Category Results 2021 Vic Age Champs All Finals (Day 2) Results 2021 Vic Age Champs Team Race Results Thanks to all participants and […]

The following form is for the GOLD Paddling 6 week program. Direct Membership to Paddle WA can be purchased for $85 at https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/Account.mvc/LogIn – visit this link […]

Paddle WA and Ascot Kayak Club have organised a special screening of the upcoming Australian film Penguin Bloom (2021) as a fundraiser for the new AKC […]

The 2020 Paddle Western Australia AGM and Annual Awards were held last Sunday the 25th of October at Ascot Kayak Club, Belmont. Please find the links […]

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