🏆 2026 PADDLE QUEENSLAND ANNUAL AWARDS NOMINEES Paddle Queensland is proud to recognise the 16 members nominated across seven categories in the 2026 Annual Awards. Congratulations to: 🌟 Allana Bold🌟 Janet Buchan🌟 Juleena Dubyk🌟 Grant Epple🌟 Matthew Ingerman🌟 Joel Kenny🌟 David Lano🌟 Hayden Lano🌟 Stephen Lobb🌟 Paul Menhinnitt🌟 Julian Norton-Smith🌟 […]
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Casual / Part-Time | Sunshine Coast, Queensland | CANU32 Olympic Development Program Do you want to coach athletes who are genuinely hungry to improve? Athletes who show up, listen, and push each other to be better every single session? If you have a passion for developing young paddlers and a
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2026 Epic Kayaks Wave Break Island Challenge Post-Event Report The second edition of the Epic Kayaks Wave Break Island Challenge brought together paddlers from across Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia for an outstanding day of multi-craft racing on the Gold Coast Broadwater on Saturday 18 July 2026. Hosted
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Endurance, Community and Championship Spirit Shine at Lake Samsonvale. The 2026 Paddle Queensland Marathon Championships once again showcased everything that makes marathon paddling special, as athletes from across Queensland and beyond gathered at the Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association for a day of endurance, determination and camaraderie. Across three blocks
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Author: Janet Buchan, President, BrisSUP Overview BrisSUP’s Beginners SUP Day held in January 2026 was designed to make stand-up paddling more accessible for people who already owned a SUP but lacked confidence or guidance to get on the water safely. The event was designed to build confidence, teach safety skills, and provide a
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Paddle Queensland is proud to announce that Julian Norton-Smith has been awarded Life Membership at the 2025 Paddle Queensland Annual General Meeting, recognising more than four decades of exceptional service, leadership and contribution to paddlesports in Queensland. Life Membership is the highest honour bestowed by Paddle Queensland and is reserved
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The pathway doesn’t stop at State Championships.Now is your opportunity to race on the national stage, test yourself against Australia’s best and be part of the pinnacle events on the paddling calendar. The 2026 Paddle Australia National Championships span multiple disciplines, world-class venues and premier racing environments—delivering the ultimate challenge
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The countdown is on to Queensland’s biggest paddling events of the year and we want you on the start line. Whether you’re racing for a state title, chasing a PB, representing your club, or stepping up to your first major championships, the 2026 Paddle Queensland State Champs offer a place
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Paddle Queensland members and clubs are encouraged to explore Sport HQ, a new free online platform designed to support the people who power community sport across the state. Launched by the Queensland Government, Sport HQ is a centralised digital hub bringing together practical tools, templates and step-by-step guidance to help
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The Queensland Challenger Setting New Speed Records The Australian sprint kayaking landscape is being redefined and the force behind this change is Falcon Kayaks, a company proudly Queensland-based and driven by a mission to deliver elite performance without the prohibitive price tag. Falcon Kayaks, the exclusive Australian distributor for high-quality
