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💫 The 2026 Paddle

💫 The 2026 Paddle Queensland Club Coach of the Year is Julian Norton-Smith of Brisbane Paddling Club.

Julian Norton-Smith is awarded Paddle Queensland Coach of the Year in recognition of an outstanding 12-month period of coaching excellence across ocean racing, sprint and marathon paddling. During this time, Julian has delivered consistent high-performance results at international, national and state level, while also growing a large and diverse coaching community of approximately 110 paddlers, the majority of whom are recreational athletes participating in paddlesport for fitness, wellbeing and enjoyment.

Highlights of the nomination period include coaching athletes to a World Championships silver medal in the 50–54 Double Ski and 4th place in the Single Ski in South Africa, leading the Paddle Queensland Sprint Team to multiple national podiums in Perth, and achieving further national success in marathon and ocean ski championships, including multiple masters and age-group podium finishes. Julian has also contributed directly to international selection outcomes, with five athletes selected for the World Ocean Racing Championships in Spain, alongside continued state-level podium performances across all disciplines.

His coaching impact spans grassroots participation through to world-class performance, underpinned by a strong focus on technique, efficiency, and sustainable, low-intensity training methods.

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📣 LAST CALL - ent

📣 LAST CALL - entries for the 2026 Coochie Classic close on the 23rd.
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Gold Coast Outrigger

Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club presents its next Adventure Paddle the Broadwater Bash

🗓 Saturday the 17th October 2026 from 8am – 2pm.
📍Muriel Henchman Park, Main Beach Gold Coast.

There’s no racing, no results, and no competition - the Broadwater Bash is all about connection, community, and the pure joy of being on the water together in a V12.

Visit the Gold Coast Outriggers website to register.
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💫 The 2026 Paddle

💫 The 2026 Paddle Queensland Instructor/Guide of the Year Award Winner is Allana Bold of Sandgate Paddling Club.

Allana Bold has focused on developing safe, skilled and confident paddling leaders across Queensland. During the nomination period alone, she trained 125 Paddle Australia qualification participants, delivered programs in regional and remote communities, supported Indigenous leadership initiatives, and helped strengthen schools, clubs and outdoor organisations through quality paddling education.

A three-time Paddle Australia Instructor of the Year, Allana’s passion extends beyond teaching individuals. By developing instructors, guides and supervisors, she is strengthening the future of paddling by creating leaders who will introduce and inspire thousands of Queenslanders to enjoy canoeing and kayaking safely, confidently and for life.

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