Manly Warringah Kayak Club

Nonagenarians compete in Narrabeen Lake Marathon on Sunday.
Billy Martin and Brian Graber both in their 90s will take on all comers in the MWKC Narrabeen Marathon this Sunday. Both are wily characters who have paddled for most of their adult lives so watch out for “buoy room” calls and some “power” wash riding as they paddle the challenging course.

To quote Billy Martin at our recent MWKC birthday bash.
“How old would you be
if you didn’t know the day you were born
Open the window and smile
Toast each sunset with wine
Then don’t let the old man in”

MWKC paddlers age from under 12s to these guys. Across all ages our paddlers are on the water, keeping fit, active, social and competitive in a friendly way. Males and females from beginners thru to World Champions and Olympians. Come and join us, take a look at our website for club details

It’s not too late to enter the Narrabeen Marathon supported by PaddleNSW as part of their series, on this Sunday Sept 13 for 5, 10, 15 and 20km courses. I’ll put the link in comments to avoid those pesky algorithms.

Geoff

Narrabeen Lake Sprint Regatta - This Sat 12th Sept
Entries close THIS TUESDAY

🔥 Ready to test your speed on the water?
⏱️ Don't wait until it's too late: Entries close strictly on Tuesday, September 8th at 11:59 PM. No late entries will be accepted!

Register for PNSW Sprint Series #2 at Manly Warringah Kayak Club.
Whether you're chasing a personal best in the K1, teaming up for crew boats, or jumping into your very first regatta in the Novice division, this is the race day you don't want to miss.

Bring your speed, your club colors, and your appetite—we’ll have the BBQ fired up and a cake stall packed to keep your energy high all morning! 🥓🍰

👉 Find race schedules, craft categories, age divisions, non-member insurance info, and support paddler guidelines https://paddleaustralia.justgo.com/Workbench/i/r/public/EventsAndBookingsPublic/details/B3EB140C8022F5136641DF0E341DA76F6FC8C44B/

Narrabeen Lake Marathon this Sun 13th Sept
Earlybird entries close midnight tonight. Final Entries close Wed midnight. Team MWKC to date here. Time to enter...https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=414051

Earlybird entries close midnight this Monday 7th Sept

🚨 FINAL CALL: Registrations close in just a few days! 🚨The clock is ticking on the ultimate showdown of the season. 2026 Marathon #9 – Narrabeen & Finale is happening this Sunday, 13 September, and your window to secure a spot on the starting line is rapidly closing.
Whether you’re hunting overall series points or taking on Narrabeen Lake for a huge end-of-season paddle with the Manly Warringah Kayak Club crew, you cannot enter on the day—you MUST register online!

⌛EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: Tomorrow!💸 Closes: Midnight, Monday, 7 September
FINAL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE:🛑 Closes: Midnight, Wednesday, 9 September Strictly NO late entries or race-day sign-ups.

🚣 THE RACE DAY SNAPSHOT
When: Sunday, 13 September 2026 (Division 7 kicks off at 09:30 AM)
Where: Berry Reserve, Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen NSW
Who: Single & Double Kayaks, Skis, Canoes—Divisions 1 through 12. First-Timers Welcome:
Haven't paddled a series race recently? Just select a Ranking Division that matches your expected pace!
Safety: PFD/Life Jackets are strictly mandatory for all competitors. Don't sit on the sidelines for the grand finale. Grab your PA Membership number, pick your division, and lock it in before the cut-offs pass!
👉https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=414051

2027 Canoe Marathon Dates
16 to 19 May - World Masters Games, Japan

4 to 7 June - Oceania and PA Canoe Marathon Championships, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

18 to 20 June - World Cup, Brandenburg, Germany

30 August to 5 September - World Championships, Silkeborg, Denmark

November - World Cup, Bazhong, China (TBC)

Narrabeen Marathon Sept 13 Sunday
Members, I am sure there is an unwritten rule, hidden deep in the DNA of the Manly Warringah Kayak Club constitution that ALL members must participate in our very own home marathon on our Lake.

I know you are busy, appointments, other sports, holidays, family, the garden are all calling you. But! think about it, you joined our club so you can paddle. Participation and some friendly competition and bragging rights are calling you.

The link for entries is here and the early bird rate closes this Monday with final entries closing midnight this coming Wednesday. You can do 5km, 10km, 15km or 20km. Fast and furious OR at your pace. We also need volunteers which you would have gotten an email about. Even half an hour to help set up, run and knock down. Bring a friend to participate... that would be amazing. Enter now here:

2026 Marathon #9 - Narrabeen & Finale Event registration: 2026 Marathon #9 - Narrabeen & Finale @ Berry Reserve, 2101/1393 Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen NSW 2101, Australia. Sunday, September 13, 2026 09:30 (GMT+10) - Sunday, September 13, 2026 16:00 (GMT+10)

Myall Classic Sept 19

myallclassic.com.au The Myall Classic is a major multi-distance event on the NSW paddling calendar. It is held on the Myall River at Tea Gardens each September on the last Saturday (ie 6 days) before the school holidays, taking both competitive and recreational paddlers up the Myall River and return.

World Sprint Championships