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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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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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Join the Paddle Academy Team – Assistant Instructors Wanted!
Are you a confident paddler looking for a rewarding and well-paid job opportunity? Paddle Academy is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Instructors to help high school students learn the art of paddling. Whether you’re skilled in canoeing, kayaking, surf ski, or ocean ski paddling, we want you on board! You don’t need to be a member of…
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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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Paddle WA travels to Port Hedland
16, 17 March 2024 Last weekend, Paddle WA ventured north to Port Hedland to deliver a Paddling Supervisor course to young people participating in the Royal Life Saving Society WA Talent Pool program. As part of the program young people are trained in life saving, first aid and pool management, with the aim that they…
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She Paddles
Paddle Academy headed to Eaton to deliver an ‘Introduction to Paddling’ session for the Coastal Rowing WA She Paddles day on Saturday 3 February. Watson Reserve Eaton is a beautiful location on the Collie River, and we recommend this lovely paddle if you’re heading down this way. It was great working with the Coastal Rowing’s…
