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Get to Know: Orlando Fonseca
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Celebrating 2025: Paddle WA AGM and Annual Awards
The Western Australian paddling community came together in full force for the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Awards, and what a fantastic turnout it was! With a packed room of passionate paddlers, volunteers, and supporters, it was a true celebration of the people who make our sport thrive. A warm welcome This year’s AGM saw…
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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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Join Paddle WA Management Committee – Independent Director EOI now open
Paddle WA is seeking experienced and passionate independent directors to join our board and help guide the future of Paddlesports in Western Australia. Whilst anyone is welcome to apply, we are specifically looking for individuals with expertise in financial management, accounting, compliance, or risk assessment to strengthen our governance and support our commitment to sustainable…
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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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Paddling Regional WA
Paddle WA has been fortunate to secure funding through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Culture (DLGSC) to allow us to provide paddling training to teachers and community members in the north of the state. Two Flatwater Guide courses have been conducted in the past few weeks – one at One Arm Point in…
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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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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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2024 Paddle WA Annual Awards
Nominations now open for the 2024 Paddle WA Annual Awards It’s our favorite time of the year! The Paddle WA Annual awards recognise those wonderful people who have contributed so much to Paddling in Western Australia. Nominations are now open, and close on 1 September 2024. Whether it be on the water or off, competing…
