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A Weekend of Skills, Strength, and Sisterhood
Girls Paddle Camp 2025 In early November, Ascot Kayak Club and Paddle WA proudly hosted the Girls Paddling Development Camp, an initiative designed to upskill young female athletes across multiple paddling disciplines. Led by an exceptional team of female coaches and specialists, participants were treated to a weekend of learning, teamwork, and inspiration. Day 1:…
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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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Weekend White Water Adventure
Going from Go to Whoa! in their paddling skills. A short time ago these women were introduced to paddling play boats and by August they were taking on the White Water at one meter at Walyunga. Their white water adventure included wading, rescues, rapid swimming, ferry gliding, eddying and river running. This incredible experience was…
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Events Lead Coach Wanted
WA Slalom are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Lead Coach at the following events: Australian Canoe Slalom Age Championships Eildon, Victoria 5th – 11th January 2026 Coaching duties would commence 2-3 days before the competition however this will be dependent on confirmation of water availability/draft schedule and subject to change. Penrith Open Penrith, NSW…
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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…
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Pause for Life, and Paddle
Perimenopausal and Menopausal research suggests that just under a third of women drop off from physical activity during Menopause, yet the desire to be active is high.1 Media Release Paddle WA is excited to announce our Pause for Life wellness with menopause program has been selected to receive funding under Stream 2 of the Australian…
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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…
