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💫The 2026 Paddle

💫The 2026 Paddle Queensland Junior Female Marathon and Ocean Racing Paddler of the Year is Hannah Truscott of Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club.

Hannah is a dedicated and talented 16-year-old paddler who has developed into a strong junior athlete across Marathon and Ocean Racing. Beginning her paddling journey through the YouFor2032 program, Hannah now proudly represents Sheldon College and Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club.

Hannah’s commitment to training, willingness to embrace new challenges and determination to continually improve have supported her development as a versatile distance paddler. She has demonstrated endurance and resilience in Marathon while achieving an exceptional season in Junior Ocean Racing. Her results included first place in the U19 Female category at both the Paddle Fest Queensland Ocean Racing Championships and Paddle Fest Ocean Classic Hervey Bay, second place in the Junior Female category at the 2026 Moreton Bay Race, and first place at the Beach to Beach Ocean Race.

Through her strong work ethic, consistency and positive attitude, Hannah has established herself as one of Queensland’s most promising junior Marathon and Ocean Racing paddlers and is a positive role model for other young athletes entering the sport.

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Have you ever thought about everything that happens “behind the scenes” while you’re on the water?

PQ’s very own Scott Sharples sat down with the Paddles Ready crew recently to talk all things Paddle Queensland

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💫The 2026 Paddle

💫The 2026 Paddle Queensland Junior Female and Sprint Paddler of the Year is Sofia Payne of Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club.

Sofia Payne has enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough season in sprint kayaking, progressing from an emerging athlete to representing Australia at the 2026 Asia Pacific Sprint Cup.

Along the way she claimed gold at GP2, earned a Queensland Academy of Sport Training Agreement, collected multiple medals at the Australian Championships and proudly wore the green and gold on the international stage.

Beyond her results, Sofia is recognised for her resilience, humility and infectious enthusiasm. She is a dedicated teammate who encourages everyone around her, celebrates the success of others and approaches every challenge with determination and a genuine love for the sport.

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Entries are now open

Entries are now open for Race the Bay!

The final race of the 2026 Sunshine Coast Boardsports SUP Tri Series is heading to the Sunshine Coast on 24-25 October, hosted by Sunshine Coast Sup Club.

Don’t miss your chance to finish the series with a great weekend of Social BOP and Distance racing, paddling, club spirit and community on the water.

Whether you are chasing series points, representing your club or joining in for the experience, Race the Bay is a fantastic way to wrap up the 2026 Tri Series.

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Host clubs:
4670 SUP CLUB INC
Brisbane SUP Club
Sunshine Coast Sup Club

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