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We’re hiring: Marketing & Communications Manager
Paddle WA is seeking a proactive and creative Marketing & Communications Manager to strengthen our brand, engage stakeholders, and promote paddling across Western Australia. Paddle WA is the recognised state sporting organisation for paddling, representing more than 1,500 members, clubs, coaches and volunteers throughout WA. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Officer, you will lead the development…
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Paddle UP! 3 Week Intro to Paddle Squad
It’s time to Paddle Up!, Learn to paddle, make friends and have fun adventures. Join us for Paddle UP! a three-week introduction to paddling course for kids 8 – 15 Fridays 4.30pm – 6.00pm on the Maylands foreshore. Paddle UP! is the perfect way to kickstart your child’s journey into the exciting world of paddling,…
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Community, Courage, and Plenty of Smiles on the Water
2026 Junior Guppy Camp and Sprint Regatta. Main image đź“· 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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Blockbuster Weekend at Champion Lakes: WA Sprint State Champions Crowned for 2026
Champion Lakes, Perth, WA – 1 February 2026 The Paddle WA LiveLighter Canoe Sprint State Championships lit up Champion Lakes over two days of fast, fierce, and highly competitive racing, bringing together Western Australia’s top sprint paddlers across junior, open and masters divisions. This year’s championships also welcomed a strong contingent from the outrigger community,…
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WA Shines at the 2026 Penrith Open
February 13–15, Penrith Whitewater Stadium The 2026 Penrith Open once again delivered world‑class racing, attracting a deep field of international competitors alongside Australia’s top paddlers. Despite the fierce competition and challenging conditions, our WA athletes produced outstanding performances across Slalom and Kayak Cross, showcasing skill, resilience, and exciting potential for the season ahead. C1 Results:…
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WA Young Guns Making Waves
WA athletes stand tall at 2026 Slalom Age Nationals despite fires and limited whitewater access Western Australia’s Canoe Slalom athletes delivered standout performances at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Slalom Age National Championships in Eildon, Victoria, held from 8–11 January 2026. The championships were dramatically cut short due to the Victorian bushfires, with only one…
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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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Canoe Sprint National Championships
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Canoe Sprint GP2 (Sydney)
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2025 The Doctor Â
The Shaw and Partners Doctor is regarded by many as the ultimate ocean paddling race. A crossing from the famous Rottnest Island to the stunning white sands of Sorrento Beach. The Doctor captures the ocean paddlers imagination as no other race can. Starting in the crystal blue waters of Rottnest, the paddler is soon into fast moving…
