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WA Shines at the Paddle Australia Annual Awards!
Western Australia celebrated a night of triumph at the Paddle Australia Annual Awards, with our athletes and contributors taking home some of the most prestigious honours. The gala evening was a spectacular affair, complete with all the trappings of a national celebration and a heartfelt tribute to the incredible volunteers who keep paddling thriving across…
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WA Paddlers Shine at 2025 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Hungary
Győr, Hungary. The 2025 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships delivered thrilling racing, picturesque scenery, and a strong showing from the Australian team, especially from our Western Australian paddlers who turned out in record numbers with 20 WA paddlers competing this year – a significant jump from just 6 in 2024. 📷T Bolland, Facebook, WA Marathon…
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Events Lead Coach Wanted
WA Slalom are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Lead Coach at the following events: Australian Canoe Slalom Age Championships Eildon, Victoria 5th – 11th January 2026 Coaching duties would commence 2-3 days before the competition however this will be dependent on confirmation of water availability/draft schedule and subject to change. Penrith Open Penrith, NSW…
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Introducing: Belle McBennett, sprinting towards success
We sat down with elite paddler Belle McBennett to talk about her journey from falling into the water as a beginner to representing Australia on the world stage, and her dream of one day competing at the Olympics. Us: Belle, what’s your ultimate paddling dream? Belle: Competing at a senior sprint kayak championship or the Olympics, enjoying…
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Get to know: Samantha Lourey
I just love the community and people involved. I am so lucky to have met some of my best friends through paddling. We’re thrilled to celebrate Samantha Lourey’s incredible achievement in being selected for the U23 Australian Sprint World Championship Team! Samantha’s journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of chasing your dreams.…
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Celebrating Dean Gardiner: Awarded the medal of the Order of Australia
Paddle WA is thrilled to congratulate Dean Gardiner on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dean’s outstanding service to ocean sports and his unwavering commitment to the community. An inspiration to us all. A true pioneer in ocean paddling, Dean…
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We’re Hiring: WA Canoe Sprint Pathways Squad Coach
Are you passionate about coaching and developing athletes for high-performance sprint kayaking? Paddle WA is seeking dedicated coaching staff to support junior athletes in the WA Sprint Pathways Program. About the Role This coaching opportunity includes on-water training and off-water mentorship, helping athletes refine their technique, analyze race data, and develop high-performance attributes. You’ll work…
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WA sprints its way to the top!
Congratulations to our Athletes, Team Organisers, and Volunteers for an outstanding campaign! We are incredibly proud of our talented athletes and dedicated volunteers for representing our great State so well at the 2025 National Sprint Championships held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre 12 – 16 March 2025. WA achieved an impressive medal haul 🥇…
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Introducing Scarlett Florisson
What I enjoy the most about paddling is that you don’t always have to paddle competitively, I also enjoy paddling with family and friends for fun. -Scarlett Florisson, Canoe Marathon The Florissons share a passion for paddling, but each for different reasons. For Hunter it’s about setting and achieving goals. For Izzy, it’s the adrenaline…
