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WA’s Pathway to Success at the Asia Pacific Cup
The Asia Pacific Cup wrapped up over the weekend with an exciting three days of racing between Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore across the U16, U18 and U21 age groups, and West Australian paddlers were firmly at the centre of the action. Australia finished the regatta with an impressive overall medal haul of 8…
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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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What happens in WASP Squad?
2025/2026 WA Sprint Pathways Squad (WASPS) Paddle WA is proud of the work the 2025/2026 WA Sprint Pathways Squad (WASPS) group are undertaking. The WASPS program is the state sprint kayak performance development pathway for athletes at an intermediate to elite level of performance, often between club level and WAIS level. Athletes selected for the…
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Get to Know: Orlando Fonseca
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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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Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint GP1
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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.…
