https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571575960593 Hit “Like” and you’ll get every update we post. The event will run from Thursday 10th April to Sunday 13th April at Ascot Kayak Club on the Swan River near Perth Airport.  The schedule for the Event is: Thursday morning: Event opening; Thursday afternoon: SUP Marathon, U10/U12 & Non-Champ Two Lap; Friday: Short Course…

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Starting December 1, 2024, new lifejacket regulations will take effect to increase maritime safety. You must understand and abide by these changes to stay safe and compliant on the water. Maritime Safety Queensland will be focusing on education, with enforcement delayed until 1 July 2025, to ensure all users are aware of the change. Further communication…

A golden opportunity for paddling!We have a chance to bring two new world-class sport and recreation facilities to Queensland with Redland Whitewater Centre and Wyaralong Flatwater Centre.We want to ensure Queenslanders doesn’t miss out on these once-in-a-generation facilities, along with better transport, jobs, and the economic boost that comes with being event venue cities.Have your…

The 2025 Paddle Queensland Events Calendar has been complied to help the paddle community plan their activities for 2025. To download the full 2025 calendar as a PDF click here. To view each event on our website click here To view each event on our Facebook page click here. If you have an event you would like…

Paddle Australia celebrated 75 years last night with members and supporters from across the entire paddling community coming together on the Gold Coast for the Annual Awards night.  The night celebrated the great achievements of Australia’s athletes across eight disciplines, as well as acknowledging the incredible contributions across volunteering, coaching, administrations and events. Paddle Australia…

Made even stronger by the support and dedication from instructors and guides, the sporting community of paddling continues to grow. Born into a paddling family, Allana Bold has been involved with the paddling community since she can remember, and has no intention of leaving. Involved as a paddling instructor for the last 20 years, her…

The 2024 edition of the Pan Pacific Masters Games returned to the Gold Coast over the 7th to 10th of November where Paddle Queensland hosted the Paddling Marathon and Paddling SUP events at the SYC Oxenford Watersports Centre. Over 40 paddlers took to the water in a range of Marathon and SUP events over the…

Each paddler must register separately and be a Member of Paddle Queensland or Paddle Australia. Standard Entries Close: Saturday, 25th January 2025 11:59pmJuniors (U10 to U18) // $80.00Open (Ages 18+) // $95.00Masters (Ages 35 to 64) // $95.00Veterans (Ages 65+) // $85.00 Not a Member? Click below to Signup!.https://paddleaustralia.justgo.com/Account.mvc/SignIn 500m Schedule:RACES 1-8 CHECK IN //…

It is my pleasure to announce the Champions for the 2024 Pacific Coast Ocean Racing Championships. To view all of the Champions please use the scroll function below.

It is my pleasure to announce the Champions for the 2024 Pacific Coast Marathon Championships. To view all of the Champions please use the scroll function below.

Make a difference with Paddle Queensland! Notice is hereby given thirty (30) days prior that the Annual General Meeting of Paddle Queensland Incorporated will be held as follows:Date:         Saturday, 14 October 2024Time:         9:00 amOnline:     TBS with Agenda on 7 December 2024 The agenda for the Annual General Meeting stating the business to be transacted shall…

Over 70 paddlers from 12 clubs took to the water on Saturday the 19th of October at the SYC Oxenford Watersports Centre with the goal to be crowned a 2024 Canoe Marathon Champion. The results for both the Single and Double events can be found via the below links: Singles: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=370065Doubles: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=370075 The top performing…

To view the results from the School Champs click on the below links: Canoe Marathon U10/12: Canoe Marathon U14: Canoe Marathon U16/16+: Canoe Sprint 300m:

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It is my pleasure to present the Paddle Queensland Annual Awards Winners for 2024. Video of the YearYoungmin Kim of Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club. Head to our facebook page to see the video.Youngmin Kim has built a reputation in the paddling community for producing quality videos of numerous paddling eventswhether they be flatwater or ocean…

It is my pleasure to present the Paddle Queensland Annual Awards Finalists for 2024. Junior Paddler of the Year Male FinalistsDisciplineFemale FinalistsDisciplineByron Dieckmann SprintAbbey CarterOcean RacingRiley ScottSprint + MarathonDakota LukeSprintZiah Peisker  SprintKaia SugarsOcean Racing Open Paddler of the Year Male FinalistsDisciplineFemale FinalistsDisciplineBen ManningSprintAlana PacholkePoloCurtis McGrathParacanoeAlly BullSprintTom GreenSprintNatasha ParkinsonSprint Master Paddler of the Year Male FinalistsDisciplineFemale…

Over 35 nominations were received for the 2024 Paddle Queensland Annual Awards and we wish all nominees the best of luck! Finalists will be announced on Wednesday the 18th with the 2024 Winners announced on Saturday the 21st September.

Sunshine Coast Paddlesports Club The Maroochy River Paddle was a fantastic event, blessed with perfect weather in the early hours. However, by 10:30 AM, a challenging southerly wind kicked in, making the final kilometre up Eudlo Creek a tough battle for paddlers. The race for line honours was fiercely contested, with Todd Grace, Bryon Dieckmann,…

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The BRC titles of ‘Barron and Barroness’ head interstate for fourth year in a row with Canberra paddling partners Craig Elliott and Laura Lee extending their overnight lead to finish at Kuranda Beach in a time of 3 hours 37 minutes and 8 seconds, 1 minute and 13 seconds outside of the race record set…

Sandgate Paddling Club – Wetlands Wander On Sunday the 27th of May, the Sandgate Paddle Club held the third race of the Paddle Queensland Pacific Coast Marathon Series. The Wetlands Wander consists of a 5km loop course which winds through the Boondall Wetlands. Paddlers can choose to compete over 5km, 10km or 15km distances within…

Brisbane Paddle Club – Moreton Bay Paddle On Saturday the 11th of May, the Brisbane Paddling Club held the first race of the Paddle Queensland Pacific Coast Ocean Racing Series. The Moreton Bay Paddle is a 13 km downwind race on Moreton Bay from Nudgee boat ramp to Bells Beach, Clontarf, adjacent to Pelican Park,…

The Australian Canoe Sprint Team put on a dominant display at this year’s Asia Pacific Cup winning an impressive 30 gold medals, 28 silver medals, and 16 bronze medals. With such a strong performance, Australia was titled the 2024 Asia Pacific Sprint Cup champions. The Asia Pacific Sprint Cup serves as a vital development regatta for Paddle…

Redland City Council at this week’s General Meeting (15 May 2024) confirmed its continued support of the Redland Whitewater Centre. A Council spokesperson said the decision followed previous Council resolutions, in April 2021 and September 2023, to commit to being a Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032) Junior Games Partner. “Council has confirmed…

The Paddle to Battle Depression is an annual event which not only raises awareness for mental health, but vital funds for White Cloud’s services that provide practical and clinical support to people suffering depression and/or anxiety. If you’re competitive, you can choose to do the Paddle Race, or if you’d like to take it a…

Paddle Australia, in partnership with Paddle Queensland, is pleased to announce that the Vaikobi 14 Beaches Ocean Race will be the Australian Ocean Racing Championships in 2024. Set to be held on the Gold Coast on 2-4 August 2024, the Vaikobi 14 Beaches Ocean Race will also crown the 2024 Paddle Australia Canoe Ocean Racing…