Paddle South Australia

Holdfast Bay Paddlesports
Winter Long Distance Race

Guide and Instructor Qualifications

Paddle SA is running a Leadership Course for guide and instructor qualifications.
The course is conducted over three days, Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th July, 2026.

Bookings can be made online via the Paddle Australia website or by contacting Paddle SA.

Here is a link to online bookings: https://education.paddle.org.au/courses.php

The dates of future courses can also be seen on the Paddle SA website with online bookings via Paddle Australia.

If you have questions regarding the Leadership Course or for further information contact Paddle SA. Email: [email protected] Phone: 0408 390 211

The Paddle SA winter marathon series is about to get started.

We look forward to seeing you at the West Lakes Classic this Saturday 23rd of May.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers underpin all aspects of our sport and activities, from our recreation and education programs, through to our clubs, and our athlete development and high-performance programs at state and national levels, even on to the international stage

So to all our club coaches, committee members and support crews, Board directors, tech committee members, team officials, guides and instructors, and everyone else who helps out in any capacity, a very big THANK YOU.

2026 Series Entry now OPEN........ Get in Now to go in the Early Bird Draw........ Click here to enter:
https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=429761

3 Race Series - 13th June / 11th July / 22nd August

Series Prizes & Prize Money $$$
Huge Thanks to all of our Sponsors for 2206
Major Partner:
West Beach Surf Life Saving
Co-Sponsors:
Beavis Plumbing Services Pty Ltd
CTC Surfcraft
Bennett Surf Life Saving
RJE Global Pty Ltd
Paddle Sports SA
Zhik
SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre
APS Industrial
Wayne Jones

The Road to LA2028 Begins This Weekend For Australian Canoe Sprint Team

The Australian Canoe Sprint team is gearing up for another exciting ICF World Cup season, with the first event kicking off in Szeged, Hungary on 8-10 May 2026.

The 16-member Australian squad is aiming for a powerful start, with these World Cup events representing the start of the qualification period for the LA2028 Olympic Games.

The 2025 Paddle Australia Paddler of the Year, Natalia Drobot, and Olympic Gold medalist Tom Green will be strong podium contenders for the team this season.

Green is looking forward to starting his 2026 campaign, and is channeling his focus on his performance at the early events.

“I just want to keep pushing for good results,” Green said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing where I benchmark myself off the World Cup results from last year. For me, I’m looking at this as an opportunity to build into the World Championships and eventually LA2028,” he said.

Green finished the 2025 season with a silver medal at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Para Canoe World Championships in the men’s K1 1000m event, and will be looking to go one better this year.

“You don’t go there to come second or third. Every time you race, you’re going for that win. It was very special to come second, but at the end of the day, I want to be in the best shape come LA2028.”

Also joining the team and making her debut on the Senior Australian Canoe Sprint team is Olivia Clues, who will be racing in the women’s K4 and the K1 events, and is excited to be stepping up into the women’s senior team.

“I’m super excited to go away with all the girls. It’s been a big off-season so I’m keen for it all,” Clues said. All the countries we’re competing in this year will be new for me.

“I’ve been trying to soak everything up. The girls are super incredible in those strong team events, and they have medaled in this event, so I’m a bit nervous, but I’m really excited to step up to it.” said Clues.

Racing gets underway on Friday May 8 from 5pm AEST. For the full schedule and results, click here.

AUSTRALIAN CANOE SPRINT TEAM

Men

Jackson Collins (QLD) – MK4 500, MK2 500

Luke Egger (WA) – MK1 200

Riley Fitzsimmons (NSW) – MK4 500, MK2 500

Tom Green (QLD) – MK1 1000, MK2 500

Noah Havard (QLD) – MK2 500

Maguire Reid (SA) – MK1 1000

Jean Van der Westhuyzen (QLD) – MK4 500, MK1 500

Pierre Van der Westhuyzen (QLD) – MK4 500, MK1 500

Women

Alyssa Bailey (QLD) – WK1 1000, WK2 500

Claudia Bailey (QLD) – WK4 500, WK1 200

Ella Beere (NSW) – WK1 1000, WK2 500

Josie Bulmer (SA) – WC2 500, WC1 200

Olivia Clues (NSW) – WK4 500, WK1 200

Natalia Drobot (NSW) – WK4500,WK1 500

Kailey Harlen (NSW) – WK4 500, WK1 500

Emily McMullen (SA) – WC2 500, WC1 200

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The RPM26 is in danger of being cancelled due to low entries.
Yes fuel prices were ridiculous but they are dropping now.
We need 30+ entries over weekend to keep moving so if your coming get an entry in even if not sure what distance craft etc.
We allow free changes in weeks to come.

The Paddle SA Long Distance winter series is about to get underway.

We look forward to seeing you at the West Lakes Classic on Saturday 23rd of May.

Boat 210 voted most photogenic in 2025!
AFL Gather round is over so time to enter for the RPM gathering in the riverland.
Just over 2 weeks of earlybird left to enter & pay to save.