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SUMMARY:Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon Championships 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are open for the 2024 Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon and SUP Championships hosted by Paddle SA at Encounter Lakes April 5-7\, 2024. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\n\nClick for full event and registration details\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations close Sunday March 24\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for upcoming WA events.
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/paddle-australia-canoe-sup-marathon-championships-2024/
LOCATION:John Crompton Reserve\, 20 Tabernacle Road\, Encounter Bay\, SA\, 5211\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240412T090000
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SUMMARY:Skill Development for Teachers - Option 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you a teacher who needs to develop and learn Paddling Skills?\n\n\n\n\nThree hours of skill development on the water.\n\n\n\nSign up for one of our three-hour introductory skills development sessions. \n\n\n\nPre-requisites\n\n\n\nNo prior paddling experience is necessary. \n\n\n\nThese sessions develop paddling skills essential to achieving paddling qualifications required for school paddling activities. \n\n\n\nChoose from two options\n\n\n\nTo make it easier\, Paddle WA offers the skill development sessoins over one morning or two evenings. \n\n\n\nThis option (Option 1) allows you to complete single 3-hour morning session at the Abernethy Road Boat Ramp. \n\n\n\nIf you prefer evenings\, you can choose two x 1.5 hour evening sessions on Monday 15 April and Monday 22 April\, register for our Skill Development for Teachers – Option 2.  \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nCost includes use of: \n\n\n\n\ncraft\n\n\n\npaddle\n\n\n\nspray deck\n\n\n\nlife jacket\n\n\n\n\nSession content\n\n\n\nThe session will cover kayaking skills also relevant for Sit-On-Top kayaks. \n\n\n\n\nstrokes to manoeuvre craft:\n\n\n\n\nForward and reverse paddle\n\n\n\nForward and reverse sweeps\n\n\n\nDraw strokes\n\n\n\nStern rudder\n\n\n\nBow rudder\n\n\n\nStopping\n\n\n\nSupport using back of blade\n\n\n\n\npaddling posture:\n\n\n\n\nCorrect hand placement on paddle\n\n\n\nSufficient wrist movement to enable correct blade placement\n\n\n\nAdequate paddle depth in water to achieve effective stroke\n\n\n\nCorrect paddle blade angle throughout stroke\n\n\n\nCorrect paddle entry and exit points with respect to craft and body position\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\n\nDrink\n\n\n\nClothes and shoes suitable for paddling\n\n\n\nSun protection \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMeet at Abernethy Boat Ramp\, Ascot Waters. Free parking and public toilets available at venue.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and enquiries\n\n\n\nContact Leonie Cockman\, Paddle WA Education Officer\, for more information or click to register below. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/skill-development-for-teachers-option-1/
LOCATION:Ascot Waters boat ramp\, 144 Great Eastern Highway\, Ascot\, Western Australia\, 6104\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Education,Paddle WA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240421T090000
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SUMMARY:Canning Classic 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special Canning Classic as Canning River Canoe Club turns 50! \n\n\n\nIt’s a Canning Classic with a difference. Participate and celebrate in this popular event that also marks the 50th anniversary of Canning River Canoe Club. \n\n\n\nBring your family and join in the fun and celebrations! \n\n\n\nCourses\n\n\n\nChoose from 3 courses:  \n\n\n\n\nLong course (13km)\n\n\n\nShort course ( approx 6km)\n\n\n\nGuppy course (approx 2km)\n\n\n\n\nRace and times by class (sex\, age\, boat). \n\n\n\nAll prizes allocated by participation\, not place (i.e. lucky draw). \n\n\n\nDr Jags Krishnan MLA will officially start the race at 9AM. \n\n\n\nAnd afterwards\, stay around and enjoy a free GELATO as we celebrate 50 years of CRCC. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\nRegistrations open soon with 2 grids: \n\n\n\n\nCompetitive\n\n\n\nIntermediate\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBig BBQ burger and drink included for participants in registration fee! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/canning-classic-2024/
LOCATION:Shelley Sailing Club\, Watersby Crescent\, Shelley\, Western Australia\, 6148\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Canning River Canoe Club,Club Event
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SUMMARY:Skill Development for Teachers - Option 2 Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a teacher who needs to develop and learn Paddling Skills?\n\n\n\n\nSign up for one of our three-hour introductory skills development sessions. \n\n\n\nThis option is three hours of skill development on the water\, split across two evening sessions.\n\n\n\nPre-requisites\n\n\n\nNo prior paddling experience necessary for this session. \n\n\n\nThese sessions develop paddling skills essential to achieving paddling qualifications required for school paddling activities. \n\n\n\nChoose from two options\n\n\n\nTo make it easier\, Paddle WA offers the skill development sessions over one morning or two evenings.  \n\n\n\nThis option (Option 2) allows you to complete the course over two x 1.5 hour evening sessions on Monday 22 April and Monday 29 April at Ascot Kayak Club. You need to attend both evening sessions for successful completion. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nCost includes use of: \n\n\n\n\ncraft\n\n\n\npaddle\n\n\n\nspray deck\n\n\n\nlife jacket\n\n\n\n\nSession content\n\n\n\nYou choose either Kayak or Canoe skills\, depending on which craft you need to develop skills in to suit your students’ paddling activities: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nstrokes to manoeuvre craft:\n\n\n\n\nForward and reverse paddle\n\n\n\nForward and reverse sweeps\n\n\n\nDraw strokes\n\n\n\nStern rudder\n\n\n\nBow rudder\n\n\n\nStopping\n\n\n\nSupport using back of blade\n\n\n\n\npaddling posture:\n\n\n\n\nCorrect hand placement on paddle\n\n\n\nSufficient wrist movement to enable correct blade placement\n\n\n\nAdequate paddle depth in water to achieve effective stroke\n\n\n\nCorrect paddle blade angle throughout stroke\n\n\n\nCorrect paddle entry and exit points with respect to craft and body position\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\n\nDrink\n\n\n\nClothes and shoes suitable for paddling\n\n\n\nSunsafety protection\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMeet at Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot.  Free parking and public toilets available at venue.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and enquiries\n\n\n\nContact Leonie Cockman\, Paddle WA Education Officer\, for more information or click to register below. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/skill-development-for-teachers-option-2/
LOCATION:Ascot Kayak Club\, Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Education,Paddle WA Event
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SUMMARY:Sea Kayak Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Camp Grace – Siesta Park\n\n\n\n220 Caves Rd\, Siesta Park WA 6280\, a short hop from Busselton.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a few days of kayaking\, socialising and having fun in this beautiful part of the world! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe annual Festival has shifted to a new month to take advantage of better sea kayaking weather. \n\n\n\nThings to do\n\n\n\nThe event has yoga in the mornings\, paddling events\, workshops in the afternoon\, and a Friday evening speaker. We even feed you Saturday dinner before the quiz night. \n\n\n\nPaddle your way\n\n\n\nYou can select from challenging to relaxing paddling experiences. \n\n\n\nMake friends\n\n\n\nSocialising is also a component of the festival in encouraging you to meet new people and yarn about the memories of past paddles. \n\n\n\nThere is a tenting area and separate gender dormitories. The kitchen/dining area is large and contains a refrigerator\, a deep freeze\, and gas hot water. There are gas barbecues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBookings now open!\n\n\n\nBookings can be made via the Paddle Australia Membership & Events Portal (JustGo). \n\n\n\n\nBook Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book\n\n\n\nLogin using your email address or Paddle Australia member ID (NOT the Paddle Education number) and password. \n\n\n\nAt top left of screen select EVENTS & COURSES. \n\n\n\nIf you are a Sea Kayak Club WA member scroll down the screen a little and you should see My Club Events and Activities and the entry to 2024 WA Sea Kayak Fest \n\n\n\nIf you are not a SKCWA member you will need to search for 2024 WA Sea Kayak Fest \n\n\n\nFind Tickets is at the upper right side of your screen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to get there\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Organiser
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/sea-kayak-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Camp Grace\, 220 Caves Road\, Busselton\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Discipline,Sea Kayak Club,Sea Kayaking WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240428T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240428T103000
DTSTAMP:20240424T013356Z
CREATED:20240306T062606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T013356Z
UID:10000012-1714287600-1714300200@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:John Sims Race 2024
DESCRIPTION:The John Sims Race is a very special paddling event on the Ascot Kayak Club calendar. The race is named after AKC Life Member John Sims\, in recognition of his incredible efforts in support of the Club. \n\n\n\nThe full 11.5km race caters for all skill levels\, starting at the Jetty at Ascot Kayak Club\, past Barker’s Bridge in Guildford\, before returning to the Club. An 8km and 3.5km course exist for those who don’t want to do the full course. Click here for full course and registration details. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Organiser\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/john-sims-race-2024/
LOCATION:Ascot Kayak Club\, Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ascot Kayak Club,Club Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascot Kayak Club":MAILTO:akcadministration@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240429T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240429T173000
DTSTAMP:20240416T075910Z
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SUMMARY:Skill Development for Teachers - Option 2 Session 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a teacher who needs to develop and learn Paddling Skills?\n\n\n\n\nSign up for one of our three-hour introductory skills development sessions. \n\n\n\nThis option is three hours of skill development on the water\, split across two evening sessions.\n\n\n\nPre-requisites\n\n\n\nNo prior paddling experience necessary.  \n\n\n\nThese sessions develop paddling skills essential to achieving paddling qualifications required for school paddling activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose from two options\n\n\n\nTo make it easier\, Paddle WA offers the skill development sessions over one morning or two evenings.  \n\n\n\nThis option (Option 2) allows you to complete two x 1.5 hour evening sessions on Monday 22 April and Monday 29 April at Ascot Kayak Club. You need to attend both evening sessions to successfully complete the course. \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\n\nCost includes use of: \n\n\n\n\ncraft\n\n\n\npaddle\n\n\n\nspray deck\n\n\n\nlife jacket\n\n\n\n\nSession content\n\n\n\nYou choose either Kayak or Canoe skills\, depending on which craft you need to develop skills in to suit your students’ paddling activities: \n\n\n\nstrokes to manoeuvre craft:\n\n\n\n\nForward and reverse paddle\n\n\n\nForward and reverse sweeps\n\n\n\nDraw strokes\n\n\n\nStern rudder\n\n\n\nBow rudder\n\n\n\nStopping\n\n\n\nSupport using back of blade\n\n\n\n\npaddling posture:\n\n\n\n\nCorrect hand placement on paddle\n\n\n\nSufficient wrist movement to enable correct blade placement\n\n\n\nAdequate paddle depth in water to achieve effective stroke\n\n\n\nCorrect paddle blade angle throughout stroke\n\n\n\nCorrect paddle entry and exit points with respect to craft and body position\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n\n\n\nDrink\n\n\n\nClothes and shoes suitable for paddling\n\n\n\nSun safety protection\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMeet at Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot.  Free parking and public toilets available at venue.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and enquiries\n\n\n\nContact Leonie Cockman\, Paddle WA Education Officer\, for more information or click to register below. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/skill-development-for-teachers-option-2-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Ascot Kayak Club\, Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Education,Paddle WA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240501T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240502T150000
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SUMMARY:Flatwater Guide Course
DESCRIPTION:For teachers with practical experience in guiding school trips\, conducting paddling activities or similar.\n\n\n\nA two-day instruction and assessment course for the Paddle Australia (PA) Flatwater Guide Award. The course covers guiding skills\, refining paddling techniques\, rescues\, trip planning\, group management and trip Leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n* Does not include Paddle Australia 3-year registration fee. \n\n\n\nPre-requisite requirements\n\n\n\n\nFlatwater (FW) paddling skills as explained in the FW Skills Award\n\n\n\n5 or more FW trips + 3 paddling activities as assistant\, plus\n\n\n\n3 paddling activities as lead guide in the previous 3 years\n\n\n\n\nCourse content\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a skills development and assessment course for a guide qualification in Canoe\, Kayak\, or Sit-on-Top. \n\n\n\nThis course will cover: \n\n\n\n\n\n\npaddling guiding skills\n\n\n\nrefining paddling technique\n\n\n\nrescues\n\n\n\nminimal impact practice\n\n\n\ninterpreting weather and navigation\n\n\n\ntrip intentions\, float plans and risk management\n\n\n\ngroup management\n\n\n\n\nDon’t forget!\n\n\n\nBYO: \n\n\n\n\nFood and drink\n\n\n\nPortable mobile device – laptop\, tablet of phone\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration & enquiries\n\n\n\nRegister or send your query to Leonie Cockman\, Paddle WA Education Officer\, by clicking the button below. \n\n\n\n\nClick here
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/flatwater-guide-course-2/
LOCATION:Pelican Point Sea Scout Group\, Australia II Drive\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Education,Paddle WA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240511T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240511T083000
DTSTAMP:20240410T063736Z
CREATED:20240320T025513Z
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UID:10000022-1715416200-1715416200@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Marathon#7 - Double Barkers 2024
DESCRIPTION:Challenge yourself to paddle from Ascot Kayak Club to Barkers Bridge and back. Twice! This race is a long version of a very popular course: Ascot to Barkers Bridge. Click here for course map. \n\n\n\nCourses\n\n\n\nChoose from 3 courses: \n\n\n\nLong Course (23km) – Ascot Kayak Club to Barkers Bridge [West Swan Rd] – 5.5Km\, back round Ron Courtney Island\, back up to Barkers Bridge\, finish at Ascot Kayak Club jetty. \n\n\n\nShort Course (13km) – Ascot Kayak Club to Barkers Bridge [West Swan Rd]\, finish at Ascot Kayak Club jetty. \n\n\n\nGuppy & Novice Course (4.4km) – Start AKC Jetty\, facing downstream\, paddle around back of Ron Courtney Island\, left hand turn at lower end and return upstream\, stay on right hand side of the river\, to buoy near first spit post\, make left hand turn around buoy and spit post. Paddle back around Island and buoy/spit post to finish at the jetty paddling downstream. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register (opening soon)
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/marathon7-double-barkers/
LOCATION:Ascot Kayak Club\, Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ascot Kayak Club,Marathon WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240519T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240519T090000
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SUMMARY:2024 Wildwater Race 1&2 - Buoys Race
DESCRIPTION:Registrations now open for the 2024 Wildwater Race 1 and 2 – Buoys Race! \n\n\n\nThe Buoys Race is the first of 6 races for the 2024 Livelighter Wildwater Season. \n\n\n\nStarting at Ascot Kayak Club jetty\, paddlers complete a circuit course\, finishing back at their starting point. \n\n\n\nThis is a flatwater obstacle course\, designed to test paddlers’ ability to manoeuvre the kayak around obstacles of flotation buoys and trees. \n\n\n\nChoose from a 200m Sprint Course or a 2km Classic Course (circuit). \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity for new paddlers to test their boat handling ability before entering races with greater water flow later in the season.  \n\n\n\nVisit Webscorer for course map and eligibility details. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/2024-wildwater-race-1-buoys-race/
LOCATION:Ascot Kayak Club\, Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Wildwater WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240526T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240526T070000
DTSTAMP:20240521T053042Z
CREATED:20240227T053001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T053042Z
UID:10000006-1716706800-1716706800@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:LiveLighter Ramon Challenge 2024
DESCRIPTION:Calling all paddlers! The LiveLighter Ramon Challenge is on again for 2024. Starting from AP Hinds Reserve\, Bayswater\, the Challenge is a seeding race for the Avon Descent and is popular with paddlers from all disciplines. You won’t want to miss it.  \n\n\n\nFormerly known as the Paddle Challenge\, the LiveLighter Ramon Challenge has been rebranded to honour one of WA’s paddling greats\, Ramon Andersson. \n\n\n\nThere are four courses on offer and all ages and abilities are welcome.  \n\n\n\nChoose from an 18km Long Course\, an 11km Intermediate Course\, a 6km Short Course and a 3.5km Guppy Course.  \n\n\n\nBring your family\, friends\, kayaks\, canoes\, skis\, outriggers\, SUPs and dragon boats and join us for a great day out! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose your challenge!\n\n\n\n3.5km  |  6km  |  11km  |  18km \n\n\n\nClick image for course maps. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nSave $$$ Special offer!\n\n\n\nEnter all 3 Avon Descent seeding races and get $5 off each race. Thats saving $15! \n\n\n\nRegister now and tick all 3 races to take advantage of this special offer!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile you’re waiting…\n\n\n\nCheck out last year’s race!
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/livelighter-ramon-challenge-26-may-2024/
LOCATION:A.P. Hinds Reserve\, 130 Milne St\, Bayswater\, Western Australia\, 6053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240602T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240602T083000
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UID:10000023-1717317000-1717317000@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Marathon #8 Upper Swan Race
DESCRIPTION:Paddle 26km under the bridges from Middle Swan Bridge and finish at Ascot Kayak Club. This exciting course takes you under Barrett Street Foot Bridge\, Barkers Bridge\, Guilford Bridge and Tonkin Highway Bridge\, as well as past Ron Courney Island and the International Hotel on the Water. Click here for course map and details.  \n\n\n\nIf 26km is too long for you\, you can also choose from a 13km Short Course or a Novice Course/Guppy Course. Click here for course details. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/marathon-8-upper-swan-race/
LOCATION:Middle Swan Reserve\, Middle Swan Reserve\, Middle Swan\, Western Australia\, 6055\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Marathon WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240609T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240609T110000
DTSTAMP:20240601T152709Z
CREATED:20240601T144718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T152709Z
UID:10000045-1717921800-1717930800@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Inaugural Guildford to Garratt
DESCRIPTION:Battle of the Paddlecraft\n\n\n\nK4’s vs Rowing 8’s \n\n\n\n\n\nRacing in a Time Trial format\, with boats starting one by one and the winner of each category determined by the fastest time from start to finish. \n\n\n\nStrategy and fitness are the keys to success – who can steer the tightest line\, which crews can keep the pace up through the middle when motivation might start to wane? \n\n\n\nMedals will be presented to winners of all events! \n\n\n\nEntries close 8pm Monday 3 June$14.50 per seat \n\n\n\n\nEvery paddler please enter individually \n\n\n\nRules for age group of crews: \n\n\n\nU18 = 18 and below \n\n\n\nOpen = 19 to 54 \n\n\n\nMasters = 55 & above \n\n\n\nU18: All paddlers must be 18 & below \n\n\n\nMasters: All paddlers must be 55 & above \n\n\n\nOpen: Any boat with anybody between 19 & 54 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/inaugural-guildford-to-garratt/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle WA":MAILTO:admin@paddlewa.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240623T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240623T083000
DTSTAMP:20240619T063605Z
CREATED:20240312T022612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T063605Z
UID:10000015-1719131400-1719131400@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:2024 Wildwater Race 4 - Drain Race
DESCRIPTION:Sign up now for the Drain Race – the 4th of 8 races in the 2024 LiveLighter WildWater Season. \n\n\n\nStarting and finishing at Hester Park\, paddlers make their way upstream to the starting point (drain) with the return leg being the race.  \n\n\n\nThis is a flatwater course\, designed to test the paddlers’ ability to manoeuvre the kayak through narrow sections of river with low hanging trees and slight current.  \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity for new paddlers who would like to test their boat handling ability before entering the races with greater water flow later in the season. Visit Webscorer for course and eligibility details. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/2024-wildwater-race-2-drain-race/
LOCATION:Hester Park Reserve\, 33 Spencer Road\, Langford\, Western Australia\, 6147\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Wildwater WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240629T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240629T070000
DTSTAMP:20240620T050943Z
CREATED:20240612T052743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T050943Z
UID:10000046-1719644400-1719644400@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:IOP Winter Series Race 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first race of the 2024 IOP Winter Series at Sorrento Surf Club\, 29 June 2024. \n\n\n\nRace check-in for Race 1 will be at Sorrento SLSC from 7.00am with race start around 7.30am. \n\n\n\nFor further event details\, visit the IOP Facebook page or click here to register. \n\n\n\n\nClick to register\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nCost is free for IOP members. Cost is $15 for non-IOP participants and there is a race day insurance surcharge for those not belonging to any Paddle Australia club. Take the opportunity to sign up with IOP when you register to save on race insurance costs. \n\n\n\nSafety Considerations\n\n\n\nLeg leash and PFD mandatory.   \n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/iop-2024-winter-series-race-1/
LOCATION:Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club WA\, West Coast Drive\, Sorrento\, Western Australia\, 6020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ocean Racing WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240630T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240630T080000
DTSTAMP:20240619T044228Z
CREATED:20240619T032550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044228Z
UID:10000039-1719734400-1719734400@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Slalom WA Winter Series - Race 1
DESCRIPTION:Registrations now open for the first race of the Slalom WA winter series – the Brevis Choate Memorial Race. \n\n\n\nRace 1 will be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club. So\, follow Slalom WA on socials to be the first to know of any venue changes. \n\n\n\nSet-up and registrations are at 8:00 a.m. with the race commencing at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\nYou need to be a member of Paddle WA (PWA)\, either through a club or direct\, to participate in this event. This is to make sure you are insured.   \n\n\n\n\nMembers click to register\n\n\n\n\nIf you are not a member of a kayak club or PWA Direct\, you can join now. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Paddle WA\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRace fees\n\n\n\n\n\n*Race fees this year are $15 per race\, or you can take advantage of the Earlybird registration – 5 races for $60! \n\n\n\nEmail Slalom WA by June 20 to take advantage of the Earlybird rate and you will be issued with an invoice for $60. \n\n\n\n\nTake advantage of Earlybird registration fee\n\n\n\n\nPay on the day or send a direct debit to Paddle WA. If you choose to direct debit\, please add .07 cents (i.e. $15.07) to help PWA recognise this as a slalom race payment.  \n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nHelmets and PFDs are compulsory. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a great morning of racing! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: The event is currently scheduled to be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/slalom-wa-winter-series-race-1/
LOCATION:Walyunga National Park\, Walyunga Road\, Bullsbrook\, Western Australia\, 6084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Slalom WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240707T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240707T080000
DTSTAMP:20240619T065231Z
CREATED:20240312T035359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T065231Z
UID:10000016-1720339200-1720339200@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:2024 Wildwater Race 5 - Walyunga
DESCRIPTION:The Walyunga Race is the 5th of 8 races in the 2024 LiveLighter WildWater Series. Start from the pool above the slalom course in Walyunga National Park and race 400m downstream to the bottom of the Walyunga Chute Rapid. \n\n\n\nRace format\n\n\n\nSprint – Individual and Team. All competitors will receive a timed result and ranking. Season points will only be awarded for the Individual Sprint Race\, which will count towards the 2024 WildWater WA Championship or the 2024 WildWater WA Sundries Series. \n\n\n\nSafety considerations\n\n\n\nWhilst we welcome paddlers of all skill levels\, competitors need to self-assess personal risk based on their own competency and the section of river and its associated levels. Race organisers and safety officials reserve the right to withdraw any competitor at any stage of the event if necessary to ensure competitor’s personal safety. \n\n\n\nVisit WildWater WA for more information on race format\, transport\, logistics and safety. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register (opening soon)
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/2024-wwr4-walyunga-race/
LOCATION:Walyunga National Park Bungarah Pool Car Park\, Walyunga Road\, Bullsbrook\, 6084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Wildwater WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240714T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240714T080000
DTSTAMP:20240711T015207Z
CREATED:20240228T051741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T015207Z
UID:10000007-1720942200-1720944000@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:LiveLighter Northam to Toodyay 2024
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Course Change! \n\n\n\nImportant! Course Change. \n\n\n\nAfter much deliberation and discussion\, the 2024 Northam to Toodyay will be run from BELOW the Bells drop to Ascot Kayak Club.  \n\n\n\nThank you for your understanding. \n\n\n\nThere is still time to join us with registrations closing midnight tonight. \n\n\n\nPlease note start grids will be sent Saturday afternoon. \n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook for updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA taste of the Avon.\n\n\n\n\nThe second of our seeding races for the Avon Descent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKayaks\, canoes\, skis\, wildwater craft\, SUPs all welcome! \n\n\n\nThis stretch of river features a mix of flatwater pools and whitewater rapids. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis thrilling event is not to be missed! \n\n\n\nSafety notice\n\n\n\nLife jackets and helmets compulsory. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile you’re waiting…\n\n\n\nCheck out last year’s race! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/livelighter-northam-to-toodyay-2024/
LOCATION:Broome Terrace Northam\, Broome Terrace\, Northam\, Western Australia\, 6401\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240720T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240720T070000
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SUMMARY:IOP Winter Series Race 2
DESCRIPTION:Race 2 of the 2024 IOP Winter Series will be on Saturday 20 July 2024.  \n\n\n\nBe sure to follow the IOP Facebook page to find out first when registrations open for this race. \n\n\n\nCheck-in details\n\n\n\n\n7.00am: race check-in\n\n\n\n7.20am: race briefing\, which will include course format based on weather conditions\n\n\n\n7.30am: race starts\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees\n\n\n\n\n\nCost is free for IOP members. Cost is $15 for non-IOP participants and there is a race day insurance surcharge for those not belonging to any Paddle Australia club. Take the opportunity to sign up with IOP when you register to save on race insurance costs. \n\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\nSafety Considerations\n\n\n\nLeg leash and PFD mandatory.   \n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nTo be confirmed.
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/iop-winter-series-race-2/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Ocean Racing WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240721T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240721T080000
DTSTAMP:20240717T033329Z
CREATED:20240507T055345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T033329Z
UID:10000040-1721548800-1721548800@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Slalom WA Winter Series - Race 2
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the second race of the Slalom WA winter series! \n\n\n\nSet-up and registrations are at 8:00 a.m. with the race commencing at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club. So\, follow Slalom WA on socials to be the first to know of any venue changes. \n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nHelmets and PFDs are compulsory. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\nYou need to be a member of Paddle WA (PWA)\, either through a club or direct\, to participate in this event. This is to make sure you are insured.   \n\n\n\nIf you are not a member of a kayak club or PWA direct\, you can join Paddle WA now. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Paddle WA\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can either pay on the day or send a direct debit to Paddle WA. If you choose to direct debit\, please add .07 cents (i.e. $15.07) to help PWA recognise this as a slalom race payment.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you for a great morning of racing! \n\n\n\nRegistrations for this event open soon. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: The event is currently scheduled to be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/slalom-wa-winter-series-race-2/
LOCATION:Walyunga National Park\, Walyunga Road\, Bullsbrook\, Western Australia\, 6084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Slalom WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240728T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240728T080000
DTSTAMP:20240722T021206Z
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UID:10000025-1722153600-1722153600@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Walyunga to Middle Swan 2024
DESCRIPTION:This is a seeding event for the Avon Descent. \n\n\n\nStarting in the long pool from the top carpark\, race 23km downstream through the Walyunga Slalom Course\, Bells Rapids\, the lower Ti Trees and Amiens through to Middle Swan Reserve. Navigate exposed rocks and Ti-trees with the added fun of rapids and a strong current.  \n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nDue to the course being held in wild water conditions\, it is compulsory for all paddlers to wear helmets and PFD’s. Each competitor should also have a whistle attached to their PFD for emergency situations.  \n\n\n\nNo helmet or no PFD = NO RACE. \n\n\n\nIt is also recommended for all paddlers to have grab loops on their boats to assist rescue and for kayaks to have fully inflated air bags inside their boats to ensure boats do not fill with water in the case of a capsize. All kayak paddlers will require cockpit skirts with appropriate grab loop for ease of escape from a capsized boat. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\n\nThe race is open to all competition craft and will be classed based on type of craft and competitor’s age. Playboat and recreational type craft are not permitted to race.  \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/walyunga-to-middle-swan-2024/
LOCATION:Walyunga National Park Bungarah Pool Car Park\, Walyunga Road\, Bullsbrook\, 6084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Wildwater WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240802T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240802T190000
DTSTAMP:20240730T013143Z
CREATED:20240513T084014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T013143Z
UID:10000038-1722610800-1722625200@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Avon Scrutineering Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Race scrutineering is compulsory for all entries within 200 kilometers ofthe Perth GPO.  \n\n\n\nPaddler scrutineering for the Avon Descent will be held at Ascot Kayak Club between 3–7pm. \n\n\n\nThe Scrutineer is a ‘judge of fact’ and a protest may not be made against their decision. All craft\, Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s) and helmets will be checked for compliance with the specifications. \n\n\n\nCompulsory participant safety briefing\n\n\n\nA representative from each entry must attend the compulsory safety briefing at scrutineering. Each participant must sign for their attendance/acknowledgement of the information provided. \n\n\n\nLate Scrutineering\n\n\n\nLate scrutineering is subject to approval of NADA. Interstate/overseas and entrants living outside the Perth GPO are not exempt from the above requirements—late scrutineering will be available\, and must be confirmed with NADA prior to 26 July.
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/avon-scrutineering-afternoon/
LOCATION:Ascot Kayak Club\, Fauntleroy Avenue\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Avon Descent
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240803T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20240722T022206Z
CREATED:20240722T021929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T022206Z
UID:10000059-1722675600-1722686400@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Avon Descent Competency Course
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Walyunga lower car park at 9am on Saturday 3 August 2024 \n\n\n\nGet your competency for this year’s Avon Descent with this 2-3 hour session covering all necessary competencies listed by the Avon Descent organisers. \n\n\n\nWhat you need to bring \n\n\n\nenough food and water for your requirements for 3 hours \n\n\n\nown craft and gear – craft that you are paddling in the  event \n\n\n\nappropriate warm paddling clothing – you will be swimming \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/avon-descent-competency-course/
LOCATION:Walyunga National Park\, Walyunga Road\, Bullsbrook\, Western Australia\, 6084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Avon Descent
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle WA Education":MAILTO:education@paddlewa.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240803T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20240731T010200Z
CREATED:20240312T042741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T010200Z
UID:10000017-1722686400-1722686400@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:2024 Wildwater Race 6 & 7 - Bells Sprints
DESCRIPTION:Bells Sprints is race 5 of 6 of the 2024 LiveLighter WildWater Series. \n\n\n\nStarting in the pool below Dogs Breakfast\, competitors race downstream to Amiens Crescent. The winding river course takes competitors around exposed rocks and Ti-trees with the added fun of a strong current. There are no rapids on this course but still many obstacles to tackle. \n\n\n\nSafety \n\n\n\nHelmets and PDFs with whistle attached compulsory for all paddlers as the course is held in wild water conditions. \n\n\n\nWhilst we welcome paddlers of all skill levels\, it is expected that competitors can self-assess personal risk based on their own competency and the section of river and its associated levels. The race organisers and safety officials reserve the right to withdraw any competitor at any stage of the event if deemed necessary to ensure the competitors personal safety. \n\n\n\nVisit WildWater WA for more information on race format\, transport\, logistics and safety. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/2024-wwr-5-bells-sprints/
LOCATION:Bells Rapids Park\, Cathedral Avenue\, Brigadoon\, Western Australia\, 6069\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Wildwater WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="WildWater WA":MAILTO:wildwaterwa@paddlewa.asn.au
GEO:-31.7912661;116.0358391
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bells Rapids Park Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon Western Australia 6069 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cathedral Avenue:geo:116.0358391,-31.7912661
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240804T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240804T080000
DTSTAMP:20240730T013255Z
CREATED:20240507T060220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T013255Z
UID:10000041-1722758400-1722758400@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Slalom WA Winter Series - Race 3
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the third race of the Slalom WA winter series! \n\n\n\nSet-up and registrations are at 8:00 a.m. with the race commencing at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club. So\, follow Slalom WA on socials to be the first to know of any venue changes. \n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nHelmets and PFDs are compulsory. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\nYou need to be a member of Paddle WA (PWA)\, either through a club or direct\, to participate in this event. This is to make sure you are insured.   \n\n\n\nIf you are not a member of a kayak club or PWA direct\, you can join Paddle WA now. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Paddle WA\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can either pay on the day or send a direct debit to Paddle WA. If you choose to direct debit\, please add .07 cents (i.e. $15.07) to help PWA recognise this as a slalom race payment.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you for a great morning of racing! \n\n\n\n\nClick here to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: The event is currently scheduled to be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/slalom-wa-winter-series-race-3/
LOCATION:Walyunga National Park\, Walyunga Road\, Bullsbrook\, Western Australia\, 6084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Slalom WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240810T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240811T235959
DTSTAMP:20240722T024412Z
CREATED:20240320T065403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T024412Z
UID:10000026-1723248000-1723420799@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Avon Descent 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 51st running of the iconic Avon Descent. \n\n\n\nCommencing in Northam at the famous Avon Descent Start Tower and finishing in Bayswater\, this epic two-day adventure challenge covers 124km of thrills and spills on the river.  \n\n\n\nBe the first to know when registrations open by following the Avon Descent facebook page. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to register
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/avon-descent-2024/
LOCATION:Avon Descent\, Avon River\, Northam\, Western Australia\, 6401
CATEGORIES:Avon Descent
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240816T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240818T235959
DTSTAMP:20240808T032918Z
CREATED:20240312T063713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T032918Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Wildwater Race 8-Bridgetown
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of epic paddling!\n\n\n\nThe Bridgetown Races kick off a series of races that comprise the final event of the 2024 LiveLighter WildWater Season.  \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nJoin us for one or all of the weekend races at Blackwood River Park. \n\n\n\n\n16 – 18 August: Event Functions\n\n\n\n17 August: Sprints\n\n\n\n18 August: Teams\n\n\n\n18 August: Geegelup Cup\n\n\n\n\nCourse\n\n\n\nStarting upstream at the town bridge and finishing 8km downstream\, the course winds through rapids\, fast moving currents and ti tree obstacles.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nHelmets & PFD’s with whistles attached are compulsory. Additional Buoyancy recommended. Visit WildWater WA for recommended boat safety fittings and requirements. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n**Please make sure you select the check boxes for the Teams race and/or Geegelup Cup on Webscorer when you click to register below. \n\n\n\n\nClick to register\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/2024-wwr8-bridgetown/
LOCATION:Blackwood River Park\, 4 Hampton Street\, Bridgetown\, Western Australia\, 6255\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Wildwater WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="WildWater WA":MAILTO:wildwaterwa@paddlewa.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240816T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20240725T092027Z
CREATED:20240725T092021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T092027Z
UID:10000060-1723795200-1723914000@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Moving Water Endorsement and Rescue 1 or 2 from a Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Paddling qualification courses with Paddle WA\n\n\n\n\n\nMOVING WATER ENDORSEMENT\n\n\n\nFor teachers guiding groups of novices on moving water that hashazards such as strainers and a degree of risk. \n\n\n\nEd Department Requirements for WWup to and including Grade 2 rapids \n\n\n\n\n\nRESCUE 1 FROM A KAYAK\n\n\n\nFor teachers rescuing from a kayak in Grade 2Whitewater. \n\n\n\nEd Department Requirements for White water up to and including grade 2 rapids as an option for an aquatic rescue qualification. \n\n\n\n\n\nRESCUE 2 FROM A KAYAK\n\n\n\nFor teachers managingrescue situations from akayak including gear retrieval in Grade 2 Whitewater. \n\n\n\nEd Department Requirements for White water up to and including grade 2 rapids as an option for an aquatic rescue qualification. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course will cover topics such as \n\n\n\n\nself and buddy rescue\n\n\n\ndefensive and aggressive swimming and shallow water crossing\n\n\n\nrescue equipment\n\n\n\nhydrology\n\n\n\nrope work and retrieving gear\n\n\n\nswimming techniques for rescuing\n\n\n\nbow rescue and X rescue\n\n\n\ntows for rescue – short\, contact\, reach and quick release\n\n\n\nthrow bag use including for multiple swimmers\n\n\n\ngroup management rescue\, risk management and communication\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse registration and enquiries to:\n\n\n\nLeonie CockmanPaddle WA Education Officereducation@paddlewa.asn.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE COURSE\n\n\n\nThis is a paddling skills development course with the option of assessment for those who meet the requirements and\, assessment at a later date\, for those who need to consolidate further.It is a practical course. You complete an online quiz for the rescue qualification but all other assessment is practicalEach day will include practical sessions at the location followed by a short river trip:Day 1 for the Moving Water Endorsement – Rescue and skills morning and after lunch a river run from bottom of Bells to Amiens. 6.5km paddle on grade 1 flowing water through tea trees and channels.Day 2 for Rescue Quals – Mechanical advantage rescue etc in the morning followed by a river run from Walyunga to Bells Rapids in playboats (Dependent on water levels). This run will focus on techniques for guiding and rescue through grade 2 rapids. 4.5km paddle on flowing water and grade 2 rapids. You can use a Paddle WA playboat if you don’t have one. \n\n\n\nprerequisites\n\n\n\nMoving Water Endorsement – Flatwater Guide or Instructor in the Craft you guide in (ie Canoe or Kayak or SOT) \n\n\n\nKayak – Rescue 1 and Rescue 2In previous three years\, 10 Grade 2 Whitewater activities of a minimum of 2 hours and able to demonstrate Bowline\, Fishermans Knot\, Round Turn and 2 Half Hitch\, Clove Hitch\, Highwaymans Hitch\, Truck Hitch and Prusik Loop.   \n\n\n\nKnots – How to tie \n\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING\n\n\n\nFood and drink for each day\, include snacks and ample water or fluids for the trips. \n\n\n\nMoving Water EndorsementPlease bring the craft you will be using for the river trip. It should be the craft that you will be using to guide your students. Bring your paddling kit including any rescue equipment you use. \n\n\n\nRescue 1 and Rescue 2 from a KayakWe will have Paddle Academy play boats (ie kayaks) that you can use but you can bring your own kayak that you use on white water if you like. Bring your paddling kit (should include an instructor lifejacket with quick release) and any rescue equipment. \n\n\n\nNeed gear? Talk to us. \n\n\n\nWe do have access to a small number of instructor lifejackets if you need to borrow some kit. We also have a range of rescue equipment for participants to use. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\n\n\nMoving Water Endorsement \n\n\n\nLeonie (Leo) 0412 101 949 text is preferredor education@paddlewa.asn.au \n\n\n\n\n\nRescue Qualification\n\n\n\nTerry Brooke (T2) 0437 005 538 orterry.brooke@hotmail.com
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/moving-water-endorsement-and-rescue-1-or-2-from-a-kayak/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Paddle WA Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle WA Education":MAILTO:education@paddlewa.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240824T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240824T070000
DTSTAMP:20240814T062047Z
CREATED:20240612T062133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T062047Z
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SUMMARY:IOP Winter Series Race 3
DESCRIPTION:Change of date\n\n\n\nDue to adverse weather forecast\, Race 3 of the 2024 IOP Winter Series will now be held on Saturday 24 August 2024. \n\n\n\nBe sure to follow the IOP Facebook page to find out first when registrations open for this race. \n\n\n\nCheck-in details\n\n\n\n\n7.00am: race check-in\n\n\n\n7.20am: race briefing\, which will include course format based on weather conditions\n\n\n\n7.30am: race starts\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees\n\n\n\n\n\nCost is free for IOP members. Cost is $15 for non-IOP participants and there is a race day insurance surcharge for those not belonging to any Paddle Australia club. Take the opportunity to sign up with IOP when you register to save on race insurance costs. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nSafety Considerations\n\n\n\nLeg leash and PFD mandatory.   \n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nTo be confirmed.
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/iop-winter-series-race-3/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Ocean Racing WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240825T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240825T080000
DTSTAMP:20240822T063854Z
CREATED:20240507T062528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T063854Z
UID:10000042-1724572800-1724572800@paddlewa.asn.au
SUMMARY:Slalom WA Winter Series - Race 4
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are now open for Race 4 of the Slalom WA Winter Series – Slalom WA’s State Championships event! \n\n\n\nSet-up and registrations are at 8:00 a.m. with the race commencing at 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n**The event will be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club. So\, follow Slalom WA on socials to be the first to know of any venue changes. \n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nHelmets and PFDs are compulsory. \n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\n\n\nYou need to be a member of Paddle WA (PWA)\, either through a club or direct\, to participate in this event. This is to make sure you are insured.   \n\n\n\nIf you are not a member of a kayak club or PWA Direct\, click the button below to join PWA.  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Paddle WA\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhow to pay\n\n\n\nThe Race Fee is $15. You can either pay on the day or send a direct debit to Paddle WA. \n\n\n\nSee you for a great morning of racing! \n\n\n\n\nClick here to register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: The event is currently scheduled to be held at Walyunga National Park\, but depending on water levels\, may change to Ascot Kayak Club.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer
URL:https://paddlewa.asn.au/event/slalom-wa-winter-series-race-4/
LOCATION:Walyunga National Park\, Walyunga Road\, Bullsbrook\, Western Australia\, 6084\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Slalom WA
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