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WA’s Pathway to Success at the Asia Pacific Cup
The Asia Pacific Cup wrapped up over the weekend with an exciting three days of racing between Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore across the U16, U18 and U21 age groups, and West Australian paddlers were firmly at the centre of the action. Australia finished the regatta with an impressive overall medal haul of 8…
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WA Athletes Shine at National Sprint Championships
Under blue skies in sunny Perth, Champion Lakes came alive with colour, energy, and world‑class racing as this year’s National Sprint Championships delivered a spectacular week of competition. The atmosphere was electric, with athletes, volunteers, spectators, and officials creating a vibrant celebration of our sport. It was not only an incredible achievement for our WA…
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Get to Know: Lily Farrell
Her journey into paddling began unexpectedly, but it didn’t take long before she was hooked. Paddle WA is excited to introduce Lily Farrell, one of Western Australia’s rising stars in Canoe Marathon. At just 19, Lily has already represented Australia on the world stage, earned national medals, and carved out a reputation as a determined,…
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Paddling proud at the 2025 WA Sport Awards
Pause for Life Wins the 2025 Hyundai Sport’s Initiative of the Year Paddle WA is celebrating a standout moment in Western Australian sport, with the Pause for Life program winning the 2025 Hyundai Sport’s Initiative of the Year at the SportWest WA Sport Awards. This prestigious honour recognises the program’s profound impact on supporting peri‑menopausal…
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Community, Courage, and Plenty of Smiles on the Water
2026 Junior Guppy Camp and Sprint Regatta. Main image 📷 Jade Lane The 2026 Junior Guppy Camp and Sprint Regatta once again delivered three days of excitement, teamwork, and unforgettable moments, bringing together sixteen eager juniors from four clubs across the metro area. Held in January, the camp combined two days of training with a…
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Blockbuster Weekend at Champion Lakes: WA Sprint State Champions Crowned for 2026
Champion Lakes, Perth, WA – 1 February 2026 The Paddle WA LiveLighter Canoe Sprint State Championships lit up Champion Lakes over two days of fast, fierce, and highly competitive racing, bringing together Western Australia’s top sprint paddlers across junior, open and masters divisions. This year’s championships also welcomed a strong contingent from the outrigger community,…
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WA Shines at the 2026 Penrith Open
February 13–15, Penrith Whitewater Stadium The 2026 Penrith Open once again delivered world‑class racing, attracting a deep field of international competitors alongside Australia’s top paddlers. Despite the fierce competition and challenging conditions, our WA athletes produced outstanding performances across Slalom and Kayak Cross, showcasing skill, resilience, and exciting potential for the season ahead. C1 Results:…
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WA Young Guns Making Waves
WA athletes stand tall at 2026 Slalom Age Nationals despite fires and limited whitewater access Western Australia’s Canoe Slalom athletes delivered standout performances at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Slalom Age National Championships in Eildon, Victoria, held from 8–11 January 2026. The championships were dramatically cut short due to the Victorian bushfires, with only one…
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What happens in WASP Squad?
2025/2026 WA Sprint Pathways Squad (WASPS) Paddle WA is proud of the work the 2025/2026 WA Sprint Pathways Squad (WASPS) group are undertaking. The WASPS program is the state sprint kayak performance development pathway for athletes at an intermediate to elite level of performance, often between club level and WAIS level. Athletes selected for the…
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Get to Know: Orlando Fonseca
