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25.01.2022 Presenting the 2020 Paddle WA Annual Award Winners! Congratulations to everybody who was nominated this year! Our Awards Committee had their work cut out deciding who would win each award, and it was amazing to see that COVID-19 had not interfered with the performances and contribution of these people! A special congratulations goes out to the @ascotkayakclub instructing team, Geoff Emery and @crotherscoaching who have now been nominated for the equivalent @paddle_australi...a award! Tune in to their Facebook page this Friday at 4.30pm (WST) to see who wins nationally! Volunteer of the Year AKC Introductory Course Instructing Team Instructor/Guide of the Year Geoff Emery Club Coach of the Year Andrew Crothers Junior Paddler of the Year Harriet Brown Master Paddler of the Year Brett McDonald Senior Paddler of the Year Jane Pankhurst Contribution to Sport Sue McDougall & Steve Mueller

25.01.2022 Register NOW for the Classic Paddle AND Sprint Regatta! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/0e7071bc4f95/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423340

25.01.2022 Want to eat more fruit and veg but don't know where to start? Well Live_Lighter's interactive September calendar is just the thing you need! To celebrate the Fruit&Veg September Challenge, LiveLighter have provided 12 different fruit and veg challenges across the month as well as heaps of tips and fun facts! Every day has a different activity and can be clicked on to take you to more information!

24.01.2022 The Swan River Aquatic Use Review is now taking feedback from the community in regards to the proposed changes, which includes allowing the use of jet skis in the Upper Reaches of the river (upstream of Maylands/towards Northam). Community feedback has been extended until the 13th of November, so make sure you voice your opinions as these changes are likely to affect the majority of the WA paddling community. Visit the link below to have your say ... https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/swan-river-upper-reach

23.01.2022 HUGE TURNOUT at the LiveLighter The Ramon! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/36b8babb4c7b/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423316

23.01.2022 The Avon Descent race has been run by the Northam Avon Descent Association (NADA) and for the first time since 1973, the event was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. NADA is an association in its own right, consisting of a board and sub-committees, its own constitution and rules of the race, and has the same governance requirements as any other association in Western Australia. It has always been heavily funded by the State Government with other funds coming from entr...y fees and sponsorship, although there has not been a prominent sponsor for many years apart from Government sponsorship. Following the recent paddlers forum held at Ascot a week ago, a survey based on points raised at the forum has been created for all paddlers to respond to. We encourage you and your fellow paddlers to complete this survey so that PWA can discuss thoughts of paddlers towards the Avon Descent race with NADA. https://forms.gle/8b98eB33j1bA6v2z7

23.01.2022 FANTASTIC LiveLighter Bells to Ascot Race! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/512fa185500c/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423308

23.01.2022 Introducing the Live_Lighter Recipe Road Test competition! We've teamed up with our incredible partner LiveLighter to run a competition to spread our healthy eating message! We have heaps of recipe booklets and prize packs to give out to the best entries, and all you have to do is: 1. visit livelighter.com.au/recipe and pick a recipe... 2. make the recipe 3. take a picture of it 4. review your recipe (think tastiness, easiness, when it would be served) 5. post it on your preferred social media platform 6. tag @paddle_wa and the @livelighter_campaign Feel free to add your own flair to the recipe by adding or substituting an ingredient, or even get creative and submit your very own healthy creation! #livelighter

23.01.2022 With just a few more months of the WA paddling calendar it's time to start thinking about renewing your membership for 2020/2021! Paddle Australia have generously offered members a 25% discount on the state component of their membership fee for the year due to the impact that COVID-19 had on everybody's freedom to paddle. Paddle Australia also created the Paddle On Foundation in June, with the aim of providing financial assistance to any club member in Australia who needs sup...port. Members even have the option to donate their 25% membership discount to the Paddle On Foundation, so please consider a donation to help out our fellow paddling community! Memberships will expire on the 30th of September 2020 and reminder emails will be sent out leading up to this date.

22.01.2022 Last month, Paddle WA had the opportunity to deliver a series of paddling lessons to 50 high school students in Kununurra as part of the Move it Aus program Paddle Oz! Move It Aus is an initiative from Sport Australia to encourage inactive Australians to become more active, more often. Paddle Australia created the Paddle Oz program to teach high school-aged children from rural and remote areas the basics of paddling, all of which is completely funded by Sport Australia! Pad...dle WA Executive Officer Rosalie Evans and Education Officer Leonie Cockman spent a week teaching these kids how to paddle on the stunning Lake Argyle. They also ran a PAQS Flatwater Guide and Instructor qualification course for 8 teachers, meaning that the students can continue learning to paddle! A big thank you goes to Claire Piesse and Glenn Taylor from Kununurra, Roz Manester and Mark Thurgood from Paddle Australia, and to Sports Australia for funding this unique and incredible program! Full article https://www.paddlewa.asn.au///paddle-oz-goes-to-kununurra/ Kununurra Visitor Centre

22.01.2022 There's just a few more days to enter our newest event, Live_Lighter The Ramon! An impressive field of 50 outriggers have already entered alongside kayaks, skis and SUPs, which will no doubt be a great spectacle! There are also many great prizes up for grabs, including prize money for the 3 fastest male and female paddlers, and a brand new Jantex paddle to one lucky paddler who entered the LiveLighter Bells to Ascot AND the LiveLighter The Ramon!... Make sure you register before 11.59pm Thursday 30th July so you don't miss out (that's tomorrow)! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=216306

20.01.2022 Entries are still open for our newest event the 2020 Live_Lighter The Ramon! Named in honour of one of WA's paddling greats, this event will start at Middle Swan Bridge and end outside Bayswater Paddlesports Club on Sunday the 2nd of August. Ramon Andersson is a two-time Olympian, Olympic bronze medallist, head coach of canoe sprint at WAIS, multiple WA Sports Star of the Year winner, Paddle WA Life Member and a Paddle WA Hall of Fame member! Find out more about Ramon here ... https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/hall-of-fame/ ALL competitors who enter this race AND raced in our LiveLighter Bells to Ascot race last weekend will go in the draw to win a brand new Jantex paddle valued at $675, thanks to Jantex Paddles Perth! Stay tuned to see what other prizes are up for grabs... Registrations close 10am on Friday 31st July, no late entries will be accepted https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=216306

20.01.2022 Classic Paddle Entries are Open! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/b2b9064f5576/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423344

20.01.2022 HUGE NEWS FOR WA SLALOM! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/dbb4b4a5cf42/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423336

20.01.2022 The Paddle WA Annual Report for 2020 is now on our website Read on to see what we have accomplished in this challenging but successful year! CONTENTS - Committees, Life Members & Hall of Fame, Staff - Executive Officer's Report... - Board President's Report - Paddle Academy, Paddle Oz, East Java Coaching Program - Our Events - Discipline Reports; Marathon, Slalom, Sprint, Ocean Racing, Wildwater - WAIS Report - Financial Report John O'Sullivan LiveLighter Marathon #4 - Canning River Race Paddle Australia https://www.paddlewa.asn.au//2020/10/Annual-Report-2020.pdf

19.01.2022 Here are the start lists for the LiveLighter The Ramon tomorrow morning! Over 200 people will be racing kayaks, skis, SUPs and outriggers in what will be our biggest event EVER! Sunday 2nd August Middlle Swan Bridge to AP Hinds Reserve, Bayswater Check in: 7.30am-8.30am... Briefing: 8.30am First grid: 9.00am Presentations: 12.00pm (or earlier if all paddlers are in) Competitors have been split in to 12 grids based on their craft and category and will start on 2-minute intervals, these can be found in the start lists below. https://www.webscorer.com/startlist?raceid=218336

19.01.2022 The Paddle Australia Annual Awards are being live streamed this Friday afternoon! THREE nominees are from WA so be sure to tune in and see who wins! Volunteer of the Year - AKC Introductory Course Instructors Club Coach of the Year - Andrew Crothers ... Instructor/Guide of the Year - Geoff Emery #paddleaus #paddleausawards #paddleausawards20

19.01.2022 Thank you to our WA Sprint Technical Committee for putting on a fantastic regatta last Sunday! The committee also teamed up with the WA Marathon Technical Committee to coordinate a 6km long-distance race in K4's! There were 12 K4 craft lined up on the start line, and thanks to CRCC's David Griffiths, you too can see how spectacular the race was! https://youtu.be/YPMw3xhuaG4

19.01.2022 The inaugural Race "The Ramon" Photos by Lawrence Greed

18.01.2022 Paddle WA is holding a forum for all to give their thoughts about the future of the Avon Descent. We would like to invite all who are interested to attend and share their comments, thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Ascot Kayak Club, Belmont 7pm, Wednesday 29th July AKC will also be selling food to fundraise for the purchase of a new coaching boat.... Items discussed will include the format for the future, how to reduce costs, critical success factors and anything else suggested by attendees in the RSVP form. Following this meeting, Paddle WA will meet with NADA and the DLGSC to provide feedback about all that was discussed. Please RSVP below https://www.paddlewa.asn.au///avon-descent-paddlers-forum/

18.01.2022 ~ ALL National Competitions Update ~ Paddle Australia have released a statement regarding all upcoming national level competitions, including two cancellations and one postponement. Read the below article to find out more.

18.01.2022 Register Now for the Ski Regatta! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/59da281fe3b7/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423328

18.01.2022 Entries Are Open for The Ramon! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/d5cb1ddd3134/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423312

18.01.2022 There are just FIVE HOURS left until the Paddle Australia Annual Awards are live-streamed right here on Facebook! The awards will kick off at 4pm WST and can also be viewed on YouTube https://youtu.be/RMEUltJsSvA Congratulations to the nominees from WA! ... Club Coach of the Year - Andrew Crothers Instructor/Guide of the Year - Geoff Emery Volunteer of the Year - AKC Introductory Course Instructors #paddleaus #paddleausawards #paddleausawards20

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Andrew Crothers for taking out the Paddle Australia Club Coach of the Year! Andrew has been a highly active coach in 2020, having travelled to Indonesia to coach the East Javanese kayak team ahead of the prestigious PON Games. He has also recently become the WAIS Talent ID Squad coach at Bayswater, instructed for our LiveLighter Paddle Academy program and overseen the development of Bayswater Paddlesport Club sprint athletes. Paddle WA is proud to have such an incredible coach represent us, and can't wait to see his athletes keep progressing!

17.01.2022 The inaugural "The Ramon" - Presentations Photos by Lawrence Greed

17.01.2022 The next Planet Canoe #icfpaddlechallenge challenge starts on Monday! Paddlers of all ages and abilities can compete in any craft they choose, and now have the extra option of racing a 2km course as well as 5km. All you have to do is: - Register for the challenge at planet.canoeicf.com/paddlechallenge... - Record your best 2km or 5km time on your watch, phone, camera, or any other means of proof - Upload your time to the website - Sit back and see where you stand compared to the rest of the world! See more

17.01.2022 Register NOW for the LiveLighter Sprint Regatta #3! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=205826 Entries close 11.59pm on Sunday 25th October. Late entries will not be accepted.

16.01.2022 Paddle WA Live Lighter Canoe Sprint Regatta 1 Sunday 20th September 2020 NOTE: ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT There can be no late entries considered https://ww...w.webscorer.com/register?raceid=221357 The race format is 6 lanes per division for 500m racing in K1, Single Ski, Mixed K2, 200m Single Ski and 2500m LDR for singles See more

16.01.2022 Marathon Mixed K2 Champions! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/6dceef4dfda1/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423372

16.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who completed the Avon Descent Paddlers Survey last week. Over 130 responses were recorded, each of which had constructive feedback and suggestions for the Avon Descent which will now be presented to the Northam Avon Descent Association. An overview of the results can be found in the link below for anyone interested in the general trends. Please note that there are 15 pages of written responses that will be presented to NADA in addition to the charts. Pa...ddle WA will now meet with NADA and the DLGSC to discuss the survey and how to make the Avon Descent even better. https://www.paddlewa.asn.au//20/avon-descent-paddlers-sur/

15.01.2022 Live_Lighter The Ramon - Results Thank you to all who competed this morning at the first ever LiveLighter The Ramon event, we had close to 200 kayaks, skis, SUPs and outriggers at the start line! Another massive thank you goes to our volunteers Beck Florisson, Sue McDougall, Andy Pankhurst, Peter Martin, Nicholas Greed and everyone at BPC who catered the event! All class winners can be found in the results, but the top three individuals who won the prize money were:... Male 1st - Travis England 2nd - Harry Hewitt 3rd - Daniel Humble Female 1st - Jane Pankhurst 2nd - Harriet Brown 3rd - Simone Wilson And the very lucky winner of the Jantex paddle ($675rrp) is... Luke Walkemeyer! See you all at our next event in October, the LiveLighter Classic Paddle! https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=218522

14.01.2022 Please take care to reduce your risk of acquiring Ross River Virus whilst out on the water. Take some of these preventative measures to reduce the chance of a mosquito bite: - wearing mosquito repellant spray (Off, Aeroguard etc.) - wearing long sleeve garments (thick where applicable)... - wearing a hat to protect your scalp - wearing a spray deck to cover your legs The current risk of acquiring RRV is highest in the South West of WA, and along the coastal Midwest and Gascoyne regions, from Jurien Bay to Denham. Please take special care when paddling in these areas.

14.01.2022 The 2020 Paddle WA AGM and Annual Awards day is happening this weekend at Ascot Kayak Club! Starting at 2.30pm with an afternoon tea, the AGM will reflect on this unusual year of paddling, while also recognising the athletes, coaches, instructors and volunteers who were able to maintain their enthusiasm and involvement! 2.30pm, Sunday 25th October... Ascot Kayak Club Afternoon tea provided RSVP in the link below Award Categories - Paddler of the Year - Junior Paddler of the Year - Senior Paddler of the Year - Club Coach of the Year (state progression) - Instructor/Guide of the Year (state progression) - Volunteer of the Year (state progression) - Services to Paddling (state progression) The winner of each state progression award has now been nominated by Paddle WA for the respective Paddle Australia Annual Award. Other nominees will have won their state-level award, so make sure to tune in to the Facebook Live Stream next Friday the 30th October to see who wins each award nationally! We hope to see you there! https://www.paddlewa.asn.au//rsvp-for-the-paddle-wa-agm-a/

13.01.2022 A massive thank you goes out to Steve and Michelle Fisher who have generously funded the purchase of a brand new Hody K4 constructed specifically for juniors! Steve and Michelle have recently taken ownership of the stunning Augusta Rivers Edge Cottages which offer 10 fully self-contained cottages right on the edge of the Blackwood River These cottages would make the perfect holiday destination for any paddler travelling within WA And if you are in need of kitchen ren...ovations or new outside decking, Steve is your man! He is a registered builder and can take bookings from the end of October, so get in touch to see what else he can do for you! If you'd like to enquire about the cottages, contact Steve at [email protected] or call 0410 474 182. Find out more about the Hody K4's in the link below https://www.paddlewa.asn.au///junior-development-k4-craft/

11.01.2022 Don't forget to enter this year's Live_Lighter Classic Paddle, open to all kayaks, skis, SUPs, outriggers, surf boats and dragon boats! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=221488

10.01.2022 Fantastic work by Ascot Kayak Club who are launching the first club-based paracanoe program in WA! A free come and try day is being run on the 5th of December (10am-12pm), so spread the word far and wide!

09.01.2022 Annual Awards Winners! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/f6e49b88c0e2/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423364

09.01.2022 The inaugural "The Ramon" Race Photos by Lawrence Greed

08.01.2022 Enter and benchmark yourself against some of WA's finest paddlers at the upcoming ski regatta! Date: Sunday, August 30 Time: 8:00 - 11:45am Location: Champion Lakes... Events: 200m, 500m, 1000m, Double ski course (800m with turn), 3-person run/paddle relay Entries close Sunday, August 23 https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=216959

08.01.2022 Sprint Regatta #2 Entries CLOSE SOON! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/0c4ad38b86b3/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423360

08.01.2022 The 2020 Paddle WA AGM and Annual Awards Day is being held this Sunday at Ascot Kayak Club! Sunday 25th of October, 2.30pm Make sure you RSVP in the form below to see what amazing things have been happening at Paddle WA this year, and to recognise the efforts of our athletes, coaches, instructors and volunteers!... https://www.paddlewa.asn.au//rsvp-for-the-paddle-wa-agm-a/

08.01.2022 Get your training partners together and come test yourself at the upcoming ski regatta. DETAILS Date: Sunday, August 30 Time: 8:00 - 11:45am... Location: Champion Lakes Events: 200m, 500m, 1000m, Double ski course (800m with turn), 3-person run/paddle relay ENTER ONLINE https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=216959 Entries close Sunday, August 23

07.01.2022 Registrations for the Live_Lighter Sprint Regatta #2 are open for one more day! Held at Bayswater, this regatta will feature some unconventional races that combine both sprint and marathon racing! - K1 250m... - K1 750m - K4 550m - K4 6000m LDR To form a K4 crew, send an email [email protected] and they will help allocate craft, crewmembers and seating positions. Entries close 11.59pm Thursday the 8th October https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=223626

07.01.2022 Some fantastic news coming out of Ascot Kayak Club as funding has been approved for the brand new flatwater State Slalom Centre! Check out the concept of the centre here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgCztg7egfU

07.01.2022 Canoe Slalom National Announcement Please note that due to COVID-19, the Paddle Australia Slalom Technical Commitee have cancelled the 2021 PA Canoe Slalom Championships, originally planned for 8th 10th January, Brady’s, Tasmania The 2021 PA Canoe Slalom Age Championships, scheduled for the 15th 17th January at Eildon (VIC) is still going ahead.

06.01.2022 Reminder to RSVP to the Avon Descent Paddlers Forum! Paddle WA is holding a forum for all to give their thoughts about the future of the Avon Descent. We would like to invite all who are interested to attend and share their comments, thoughts, ideas and suggestions. 7pm, Wednesday 29th July... Ascot Kayak Club, Belmont AKC will also be selling food to fundraise for the purchase of a new coaching boat. Items discussed will include the format for the future, how to reduce costs, critical success factors and anything else suggested by attendees in the RSVP form. Following this meeting, Paddle WA will meet with NADA and the DLGSC to provide feedback about all that was discussed. Please RSVP below https://www.paddlewa.asn.au///avon-descent-paddlers-forum/

06.01.2022 LAST CHANCE to Support The Junior K4 Program! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/769d52acf280/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423376

05.01.2022 The Live_Lighter Classic Paddle is back for 2020! Sunday 4th October 2020 Start: Deep Water Point Reserve Finish: Gilbert Fraser Reserve... Distance: 13km As always, this race is open to all kayaks, canoes, skis, SUPs, outriggers, dragon boats and surf boats! More information is soon to come... Enter now using the link below registrations close 11.59pm on Thursday 1st October https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=221488

05.01.2022 Paddle WA is still looking for more fresh faces who would like to instruct for our LiveLighter Paddle Academy program! Sign up now!

05.01.2022 The Mandurah Duel is back for 2020! Sunday 6th December 11.30am-5.00pm... The Mandurah Duel is run on the infamous "Cut Run" course. Easy start, easy finish, no shore breaks to deal with. Sweet runs right behind you, and you can stay pretty close to shore. Looking forward to some fine downwind conditions. Sign up and enjoy!

04.01.2022 How fast can you go in your ski? Come on down to Champion Lakes Regatta Centre on the morning of Sunday August 30 for a special sprint regatta open to all paddlers in any ski (SLSA-spec or downwind)! Racers will be seeded over the three Olympic distances of 200m, 500m and 1000m based on expected performance levels, age, craft and gender. Approximate performance levels can be found at the registration link.... The final event of the day is the Carbonology Club Challenge, a run/paddle relay for 3-person teams with the winning club taking home a new Carbonology paddle & cover (valued at over $500). Registrations close Sunday 23rd August https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=216959

03.01.2022 Paddle WA is excited to release the new events calendar for the 2020/2021 season, supported by the Live_Lighter campaign! https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/https-www-paddlewa-asn-au-wp-c/

03.01.2022 Check out this fantastic footage of our Live_Lighter Bells to Ascot event, taken by the overall winner Jesse Phillips! Jesse even reveals the race tactics he used to claim the win, so make sure you pay close attention to learn a thing or two!

02.01.2022 Our Live_Lighter Paddle Academy program in action last week, for Yr 9 students of Mercedes College! Thank you to our amazing instructors Nicholas, Matthew, Yasemin, Luke, Mike, and Raf for showing them the ropes

02.01.2022 Paddle WA has already received generous donations towards our Junior K4 Procurement Program, but we still need help from our paddling community! We are aiming to purchase a total of seven K4 craft, built specifically for juniors, which will be shared between our clubs with a junior development program. Help us help our juniors fulfill their potential by supporting the Paddle WA Junior K4 Procurement Program! All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.... https://asf.org.au//paddle-/junior-k4-procurement-program/

01.01.2022 Wildwater State Championships & Special Ski Regatta! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8c54b3c65734/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423332

01.01.2022 When did you last ask somebody, R U OK? Today is R U OK? Day, a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, Are you OK? and support those struggling with life. There are some fantastic resources online that can help build a culture that supports your community, with specific toolkits designed for sports clubs, the workplace, at school and uni, and more. ... Visit their webpage below to read more https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources

01.01.2022 Entries for our BIGGEST RACE EVER close tonight! Make sure you enter before midnight to join the other 170 competitors for this Sundays' Live_Lighter The Ramon! There are also many great prizes up for grabs, including prize money for the 3 fastest male and female paddlers, and a brand new Jantex paddle to one lucky paddler who entered the LiveLighter Bells to Ascot AND the LiveLighter The Ramon! Make sure you register before 11.59pm Thursday 30th July so you don't miss out (t...hat's tomorrow)! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=216306

01.01.2022 See what some of WA's finest paddlers have to say about the upcoming Special Ski Regatta in this fantastic promotional video! https://vimeo.com/448732069 Date: Sunday, August 30... Time: 8:00-11:45am Location: Champion Lakes Regatta Centre Events: 200m, 500m, 1000m, Double ski course (800m with turn), 3-person run/paddle relay Entries close Sunday, August 23 https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=216959

01.01.2022 Packed Week of Paddling in WA! - Paddle WA Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/3ce2d0e60146/welcome-to-paddle-wa-2423368

01.01.2022 The Paddle Australia Annual Awards are being live streamed this Friday afternoon! THREE nominees are from WA so be sure to tune in and see who wins! Volunteer of the Year - AKC Introductory Course Instructors Club Coach of the Year - Andrew Crothers ... Instructor/Guide of the Year - Geoff Emery #paddleaus #paddleausawards #paddleausawards20