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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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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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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
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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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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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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…
