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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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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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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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It wasn’t all work and no play at our Sprint Regatta #4 day!
On Saturday 11th January, Paddle WA sprint committee ran a junior (guppy) focused regatta alongside the usual schedule, with great success – and a lot of fun! In case you’re wondering the winner was the black and white cow out deep 🐮 Our thanks to Paddle Australia High Performance team, Brendan Purcell and David Rhodes who…
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2024 Inaugural Ocean Racing State Championships
Great conditions, made for a challenging race for our first ever Paddle WA Ocean Racing State Championships. Surrounded by the beauty of the Western Australian coastline, 92 paddlers set out to win the first ever Paddle WA Ocean Racing State Championships. We couldn’t have ordered more perfect weather for the 23km downwind from Port Beach…
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Introducing Izzy Florisson
I really like the adrenaline rush when I paddle down the whitewater, and the achievement when I get a move that I’ve been trying for a while, that makes me really happy! izzy florisson, canoe slalom The Florissons have paddling in their blood, and young Izzy Florisson is no exception. Finding her way into paddling…
