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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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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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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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Get to know: Samantha Lourey
I just love the community and people involved. I am so lucky to have met some of my best friends through paddling. We’re thrilled to celebrate Samantha Lourey’s incredible achievement in being selected for the U23 Australian Sprint World Championship Team! Samantha’s journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of chasing your dreams.…
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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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2025/2026 Canoe Sprint State Championships
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WA Canoe Sprint Regatta 4
