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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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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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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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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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Congratulations to Sue McDougall – Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
We are delighted to congratulate the incredible Sue McDougall on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to horticulture through media roles Passion for plants Sue’s passion for plants and the natural world has inspired countless Australians through her work in horticultural media. Her ability to connect…
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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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From Bells to Ascot
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Awards Committee 2024
It’s that time of year again when we start to consider which paddlers out there deserve a nomination for a Paddle WA Annual Award. A highlight on our calendar, we look forward to acknowledging the many outstanding contributions and accomplishments within the Western Australian paddling community. A vital part of this process is our Awards…
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Introducing: Hunter Florisson
It’s the feeling you get after. It feels worth it – that you’re progressing towards your goals. Hunter Florisson We’ve watched a determined Hunter chase his dreams for the last 10 years. With passion and dedication, he has trained, competed and trained again to build himself into a high-performance athlete. And we couldn’t be prouder.…
