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Queensland Ocean Racers Shine at 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Ocean Racing Championships

Paddle Queensland proudly congratulates the Queensland paddlers who competed at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Ocean Racing Championships in Tasmania, with athletes delivering strong performances across a spectacular weekend of ocean racing competition. Held on Tasmania’s stunning north-west coastline, the Championships showcased some of Australia’s best ocean paddlers competing in […]

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Queensland Marathon Team Delivers Strong Performances at 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon Championships

Paddle Queensland proudly congratulates the Queensland State Team athletes who competed at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon Championships in Canberra, with athletes delivering determined performances across a challenging and exciting weekend of racing. The Championships brought together marathon paddlers from across Australia to contest national titles in a range

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Queensland SUP Team Shines at 2026 Paddle Australia SUP Championships

Paddle Queensland proudly congratulates the Queensland State Team athletes who competed at the 2026 Paddle Australia SUP Championships in Canberra, with the event showcasing the strength, diversity and growing community of stand up paddleboarding across Australia. Held alongside a vibrant festival atmosphere, the Championships brought together paddlers from around the

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Queensland Canoe Polo Athletes Shine at 2026 National Championships and Earn World Championship Selection

Paddle Queensland proudly congratulates the Queensland athletes who represented the state at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Polo National Championships, with Queensland teams showcasing skill, teamwork and determination against the nation’s best canoe polo athletes. The Championships once again highlighted the exciting growth and depth of canoe polo across Australia,

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Queensland Canoe Sprint Team Delivers Strong National Championship Campaign and International Team Selections

Paddle Queensland is proud to celebrate the outstanding performances of the Queensland State Team at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint National Championships, held at Champion Lakes in Western Australia. Across five days of racing, Queensland athletes showcased determination, sportsmanship and high-performance racing across junior, senior and masters categories, delivering

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Case Study: BrisSUP Beginners SUP Day

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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2026 Paddle Queensland Sprint Championships Deliver Fast-Paced Racing at Lake Samsonvale

The 2026 Paddle Queensland Sprint Championships Thrill at Lake Samsonvale Lake Samsonvale, QLD – Saturday 7 February 2026Queensland’s paddling community gathered in force at Lake Samsonvale for the 2026 Paddle Queensland Sprint Championships, delivering a day of fast-paced racing, outstanding performances and vibrant community spirit under near-perfect water conditions. The

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Paddle Queensland Awards Life Membership to Julian Norton-Smith

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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Be Part of the 2026 Paddle Queensland State Championships

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 Appoints Peter Winton as Events Officer

Paddle Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Winton to the role of Events Officer, strengthening the organisation’s capacity to deliver high-quality, safe and inclusive paddling events across Queensland. Peter brings more than 50 years of experience across paddlesports and surf lifesaving as a competitor, coach, administrator and

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