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John Sims Race 2026. Records Fall as Young Paddlers Shine
Sunday’s John Sims Race delivered some truly impressive performances, with a number of exceptionally fast times recorded across multiple categories. It was particularly exciting to see the strength and depth of talent coming through from our junior paddlers, many of whom posted times that rivalled, and in some cases exceeded, more experienced competitors. Standout Performances Congratulations…
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Quokkas and Kayaks: Sea Kayak Club Annual Rottnest Island Trip
Sea Kayak Club WA recently held its annual Rottnest Island trip. The trip generally consists of paddling to Rottnest Island on Friday, staying two nights at Rottnest Island and then paddling back to the mainland on Sunday. This year was a little different. With strong southerly winds forecast we decided to paddle from Rockingham, which…
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Look who’s hiring: Bayswater Paddlesports Talent Search Coach
Bayswater Paddlesports is seeking a dedicated and motivated coach to support athletes selected through the WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) Talent Search Program. About the role This position involves both on-water coaching and off-water mentorship, assisting athletes as they learn to paddle from scratch and preparing them for competition at the WA State Championships (February…
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Congratulations to Sue McDougall – Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
We are delighted to congratulate the incredible Sue McDougall on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to horticulture through media roles Passion for plants Sue’s passion for plants and the natural world has inspired countless Australians through her work in horticultural media. Her ability to connect…
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The Turquoise Coast in Autumn
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Paddle WA Inaugural Ocean Racing State Championships
Ocean Racing State Champs or the first time ever in Western Australia! On behalf of the newly formed Paddle WA Ocean Racing Discipline Committee, we invite you to join us for the first ever State Championships on Saturday 12 October 2024. Details are still being finalised, and we’ll keep you posted, in the meantime ……
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Having a swell time – Sea Kayak Club of WA
Interested in exploring our Western Australian coast? The Sea Kayak Club runs ocean paddling events every week as well as the occasional river paddle and regular training. All events are managed and led by experienced sea leaders. There are also weekends away and the annual Sea Kayak Festival in Busselton. Check out the recap of…
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WA Sea Kayak Festival 2024
Friday, April 26 – Monday, April 29, 2024 Camp Grace – Siesta Park, Caves Road, Busselton It’s on again! Same great Festival, different month. The 2024 Sea Kayak Festival has shifted to a new month this year to take advantage of better sea kayaking weather. Spend a few days of fun, friends and paddling in…
