Paddle Victoria Calendar

Vic School Marathon & Sprint Championships, Nagambie
2024-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre, Loddings Lane, Nagambie, VIC, 3608
Victorian Schools Canoe Championships for marathon and sprint. Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre.

Age groups: U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18.

Three main boat classes:

ICF (K1, K2, C1, C2)

Touring double blade (TK1, TK2, sea kayaks, skis, slalom, sit-on-top, DRR, etc.)

Touring single blade (TC1, TC2, UC1, UC2, SUPs, outriggers, va’a)

Race distances: Marathon: U18 ICF 3.3 km, all other ages/craft types 2.2 km. Sprint: 200 m (for all ages and craft type).

Portage for Marathon U18 ICF class (K1, K2, C1, C2). No portage for other ages/craft types.

Age category for juniors (U10 to U18) is based on the paddler’s age as of 1st January (i.e. to paddle U18 you must be 17 or under on 1st January; you can turn 18 during the year). Age category for crew boats (e.g. doubles) is set by the age of the oldest paddler for junior crews.

Wearing a PFD is mandatory for this event.

You may enter up to four events (marathon singles, marathon doubles, sprint singles, sprint doubles). One or more K4 events will also be held (determined by boat availability) for U18 and U16 crew members. Crew members do not all have to be from the same school.

There is a flat fee of $45 for Paddle Australia members, $56 for non-members for the day ($5 discount for early bird registration). No registrations on the day.

Vic Marathon Championships
2024-03-02 07:30 - 2024-03-03 17:00 | Geelong Canoe Club – Barwon River, 1/11 Marnock Rd, Newtown, VIc, Australia
Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Road, Newtown (not Corio Bay Rowing Club)

Singles races on Saturday, doubles races on Sunday.

All crew members must enter (i.e. both crew members of doubles craft need their own registration).

Age categories, race classes and race distances are explained on the event flyer.

We expect to receive a life jacket exemption for paddlers in U23 classes and above. However, all paddlers, regardless of age, must bring an approved life jacket / PFD (Personal Flotation Device). Inflatables are not acceptable.

Check-in: Saturday (singles): 8:30 to 9:00 am. Briefing 9:30 am. Racing starts 10:00 am

Check-in: Sunday (doubles): 7:30 to 8:00 am. Briefing 8:30 am. Racing starts 9:00 am.

ICF K and kneeling C class includes portage as specified. Other kayak and canoe/SUP classes do not portage.

Singles on Saturday. Doubles on SundayU10 to V75+ age categories catering to all abilitiesGeneral, Para and ICF classesPortage for most ICF classesKayak, Canoe, SUP, Ski, Va’aRace distances 4 to 29km, depending on age/gender/craft type

Early bird entries ($5 discount) by 8pm Thursday 22 February2024.Standard entries by 8pm on Thursday 29 February 2024.Lateentries (extra$20) by12noon on Friday1 March 2024.

NO entries on the day.

Postponed Marathon Ready-to-race clinic
2024-02-25 08:00 - 15:00
PV Marathon is holding a Ready-to-Race Paddling Clinic for all age groups on Sunday,25th February at INCC Yarra Paddlers. The clinic will cover starts, turns and wash riding.The aim of the clinic is to build racing and paddling skills for paddlers of all abilities,especially those planning on attending the Victorian Canoe Marathon Championships inMarch and the Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon Championships in April.All sessions will be led by qualified marathon coaches with a mixture of on and off wateractivities. Morning tea provided. Bring along something for a BBQ lunch at the clubhouse.Paddlers are to provide their own gear (boat, paddle, lifejacket), or make arrangementswith PV Marathon beforehand to borrow equipment. A lifejacket/PFD is mandatory forthis event. Change rooms, showers & toilets are available. Boat drop-off is Fairfield ParkDrive carpark. Additional car and trailer parking at Melbourne Polytechnic, 101 YarraBend Rd., Fairfield.

$20 by noon on 24 Feb ($5 early-bird discount before 8pm 15 Feb)

Slalom Yarra Series 1
2024-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Yarra River, Fitzsimmons Lane Bridge Templestowe, River Peel, Templestowe, VIC
Enjoy the New Year with the first series paddle at Westerfolds Park.

Slalom 2023 Vic Champs
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2023-11-26 17:00
Pencil in the date for the Slalom 2023 Vic Champs. More details to follow soon.

Slalom Country Series Race 3
2023-11-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Goulburn River, Eildon. 724 Back Eildon Road, Eildon. Access through Breeze Holiday Park
Race 3 will be held on the Goulburn River, Eildon.

PV/ WWTC Skills Camp – OEG Eildon –
2023-11-11 12:00 | Outdoor Education Group paddock site Back Eildon Road
Warren Elms and the Paddle Victoria Wildwater Technical Committee, invitePaddlers looking to upgrade their skills in Wildwater / Downriver boats, to a oneday camp on the Goulburn River, Blue Gums, Eildon.

Camp will include:

theory session and on water skills in smaller groups

turning the boat

short course skills practice race

longer paddle from pondage boat ramp through blue gums rapid

Slalom Yarra Series 5
2023-10-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Yarra River, Dights Falls Dights Falls, Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford
The last one for the series so jump onboard for the Yarra Series 5 at Dights Falls.

Victorian Wildwater Championships – OEG Eildon
2023-10-24 08:00 - 2023-11-12 17:00 | OEG Eildon, 726 Back Eildon Rd, Thornton, Vic, 3712, Australia
Vic Wildwater Champs

2023 Victorian Schools Canoe Slalom and Wildwater Championships
2023-09-09 08:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Yarra River, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge, Templestowe. Candlebark Park Car Park
Victorian School Championships with Wildwater held on Saturday 9th September and Slalom held on Sunday 10th September at Fitzsimons Lane Templestowe.

Slalom Country Series 2 King
2023-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 | King River, Slalom Rapid, Cheshunt. Off Upper King River Road
Country Series Race 2 at the King River, Slalom Rapid. Off Upper King River Road Cheshunt.

Slalom Yarra Series 4
2023-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Yarra River, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge, Templestowe. Candlebark Park Car Park
Yarra Series 4 held on the Yarra River at Westerfolds Park, Templestowe.

Slalom Yarra Series 3
2023-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Yarra River, Dights Falls Dights Falls, Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford
Yarra Series 3 will be held at Dights Falls. Yarra River, Dights Falls Dights Falls, Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford

Slalom Yarra Series 2
2023-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Yarra River, Fitzsimmons Lane Bridge, Templestowe. Candlebark Park Car Park
Race 2 of the season will be held on the Yarra River at Westerfolds Park. Fitzsimons Lane Bridge, Templestowe. Candlebark Park Car Park

2023 PA Canoe Polo Champs
2023-04-07 08:00 - 2023-04-09 17:00
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.

The 2023 Paddle Australia Canoe Polo Championships will be held in Ballarat, VIC from the 7-9th of April, 2023.

2023 PA Canoe Marathon Championships
2023-04-06 08:00 - 2023-04-09 18:00
The 2023 Oceania & Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon & SUP Championships will be held on the Barwon River at the Geelong Canoe Club, Victoria from Thursday 6th to Monday 10th April 2023.

This is a selection event for the ICF Canoe Marathon Championships for U18, U23, Open and Masters. However, all paddlers are welcome as there will be a large variety of general class events on offer that will suit all ages and abilities.

For more information visit the event website at: https://2023marathonsupoceania.paddle.org.au/ or the Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/154700896430889

To register to race in the event go to: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=213872 and to register as a volunteer go to: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=213872

Slalom Yarra Series 1
2023-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Yarra River, Fitzsimmons Lane Bridge, Templestowe. Candlebark Park Car Park
The start of the Yarra Series will be held at Westerfolds Park, Templestowe.

2023 Victorian Sprint State Championships
2023-01-28 08:00 - 2023-01-29 17:00 | Nagambie Lakes regatta centre, 66 Loddings ln, Nagambie, Vic, 3608, Australia
Save the date for the annual Victorian Sprint Championships.Further details coming soon!

Paddle VIC Marathon Awards Night - Cobram
2022-12-10 17:00 - 22:00

Marathon Murray Triple Crown - Murray River
2022-12-10 08:00 - 2022-12-11 17:00 | Murray River

Eildon Downriver and Wildwater training day
2022-12-03 10:00 - 17:00

Victorian Slalom Championships
2022-11-26 08:00 - 2022-11-27 17:00 | Goulburn River, Eildon. 724 Back Eildon Road, Eildon. Access through Breeze Holiday Park
Victorian Slalom Championships held on the Goulburn River over 2 days.

Slalom Country Series Race 3
2022-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Goulburn River, Eildon. 724 Back Eildon Road, Eildon. Access through Breeze Holiday Park
This is the last Country Series Race for the year being held at the Gouldburn River at Eildon.

Bendigo Friendly sprints Lake Weeroona
2022-11-19 08:00 - 17:00
Bendigo Friendly SprintsSaturday 19 th November 2022Held at Lake Weeroona. Briefing @ 9.00am. Start @ 9.30. All classes catered for.Registration for this event is: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=2880873×5 km, 200m and 400m singles and doubles races

Early registration fee:$20 for Sprints $15 for 5k events, less a $5 discount for juniors. (ie. Juniors $30).Standard registration fee: $25 + $15 for juniors.Late registration fee: Standard registration +$20. The day includes 6 races (3 sprints – 400m singles, 200m singles and 200m doubles) and 3×5 km (singles, doubles, and mixed doubles). Free morning tea included. Early bird registration ($5 discount) closes 10th November. Standard registration closes 8 pm, 17th November. Late registration incurs a surcharge of $20. No registrations on the day.

Marathon Salty TK and Rec Challenge, Footscray
2022-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Footscray

Geelong Sprint
2022-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Geelong Regatta Centre, 2 Barwon Terrace, South Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
Venue: Geelong Regatta Course – 2 Barwon Terrace, South GeelongCompetition Briefing 9:00 amFirst Race start 9:30 amRegistration through GoMembership. Your registration will provide an entry for each distance in single boats. Double boat racing is on the program, if you wish to compete in doubles as well, please send an email to paddlevic.sprint@gmail.com with your partner’s name. Distances: 200 m, 500 m and 1000 mClasses: Single and DoublesBoat types: all welcome – Kayak, Canoe, Surf ski, OC, Sup and Dragon boatsThere will not be any age groups, events will be run based on speed groups. No medals will be presented.

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Wildwater Goulburn Classic Race - Goulburn River - Kerrisdale to Seymour.
2022-11-05 08:00 - 17:00

Slalom Yarra Series 5
2022-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Yarra River, Dights Falls, Dights Falls, Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford

Marathon Bendigo Cup, 7 & 14km Championships, Lake Weeroona
2022-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Weeroona

Canoe Slalom Foundation Coaching Course
2022-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Foundation coach: (F2 – T1) Foundation coach works with paddlers who wish to gain an introduction to discipline specific skills. The Foundation coach is for coaches training paddlers for state level competitions.

Please register for the course and complete the online component:Foundation Coach : Canoe Slalom
