The 2026 Coochie Classic returned to Victoria Point on Sunday 27 September, hosted by BrisSUP Club in partnership with Paddle Queensland. As Round 2 of the Sunshine Coast Boardsports SUP Tri Series, the event continued the connection between BrisSUP Club, 4670 SUP Club and Sunshine Coast SUP Club. Starting from
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On behalf of the Queensland Outrigger and Canoe Club and Paddle Queensland, along with partner clubs Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club, and Sandy Straits Outrigger Canoe Club it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 South East Queensland (SEQ) Island Va’a racing series. The series will encompass and
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Queensland’s ocean racing community came together at Mooloolaba on Saturday, 22 August for the 2026 Paddle Queensland Ocean Racing Championships. The championships attracted over 100 entries across surf ski, SLSA ski, outrigger canoe, stand-up paddleboard and prone paddleboard divisions. The diverse field included junior, open and masters paddlers representing clubs
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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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Paddle Queensland is encouraging members from across the Queensland paddling community to consider applying for the newly established Discipline Technical Committee (DTC). This is an exciting opportunity for passionate and experienced members of the paddling community to help shape the future of paddlesports within the State. As Paddle Queensland continues
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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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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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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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