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  • 2026 WWR #8 Teams

    2026 WWR #8 Teams

    A weekend of epic paddling! The Bridgetown Races kick off a series of races that comprise the final event of the 2026 WildWater Season. Course Starting upstream at the town bridge and finishing 8km downstream, the course winds through rapids, fast moving currents and ti tree obstacles. Safety Helmets & PFD’s with whistles attached are…

  • Get to Know: Orlando Fonseca

    Get to Know: Orlando Fonseca

    “This sport has been a key part of my identity and growth for the past 7 years I’ve been doing it. I have been so fortunate to have such amazing people around me and supporting me along my journey to shape who I am and who I want to become.” Orlando has had an incredible…

  • 2026 WWR #4 Amiens Race

    2026 WWR #4 Amiens Race

    Course:  Starting from the pool between the Railway Bridge and Yagan (Upper Swan) Bridge, competitors race 2.7km’s through a winding river consisting of Ti-trees, submerged obstacles and often technical sections of moving water to the finish at Amiens Crescent. There are no rapids on this course but still many obstacles to tackle. More details to follow…

  • Quokkas and Kayaks: Sea Kayak Club Annual Rottnest Island Trip

    Quokkas and Kayaks: Sea Kayak Club Annual Rottnest Island Trip

    Sea Kayak Club WA recently held its annual Rottnest Island trip. The trip generally consists of paddling to Rottnest Island on Friday, staying two nights at Rottnest Island and then paddling back to the mainland on Sunday. This year was a little different. With strong southerly winds forecast we decided to paddle from Rockingham, which…

  • WA Shines at the Paddle Australia Annual Awards!

    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…