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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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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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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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Garvey Park Riverside Comes Alive
Proudly supported by: Early April saw Garvey Park, Ascot transform into a buzzing hub of excitement. Flags waved in the breeze, food stalls popped up, and buoys dotted the river – a clear sign that something big was about to go down. Trailers packed with kayaks rolled in from every corner of the country as…
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The Not the Northam to Toodyay – Take 3
The course you have when – 1. the river runs dry and 2. the river turns brown…. Despite mother nature and the Water Corporation’s best efforts we were still determined to run our annual Northam to Toodyay, even if it meant being over 90kms further down the river. We cannot thank Warren Southwell enough for…
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2024 Classic Paddle
Navigating road closures and bridgeworks to get there were the least challenging moments of the 2024 Paddle WA Classic Paddle. Avoiding the busy on water traffic and some big washes made for an energizing 13km paddle. Perth once again put on perfect Sunday morning weather, with plenty of two and four legged spectators enjoying the…
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Introducing: Mitchell Tamblin
There are countless benefits to this journey. Training under coaches who believe in you, and alongside athletes who constantly push your limits helps build personal qualities. I have achieved a level of discipline, mental strength, resilience, professionalism and self-confidence that I doubt I would have gained without paddling. Mitchell tamblin – Sprint/mARATHON PADDLER If you…
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Introducing: Genevieve Stanley
Western Australia is an amazing place to paddle. We’re lucky to have such good weather and wide and long rivers to paddle on. The paddling community is large and supportive and there are great coaches and people with experiences to provide advice and guidance. Genevieve Stanley, Sprint/ Marathon paddler Meet Genevieve Stanley – WA sprint…
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2024 Live Lighter Ramon Challenge
It was a beautiful day to be out on the water! This year’s 2024 Live_Lighter Ramon Challenge saw 148 paddlers take to the water in a spectacle of colour and excitement. Our thanks to Giorgia Johnson – City of Bayswater, West Ward for officially starting off each grid on flag waving duty. With fast times…
