Paddle Victoria State Sporting Organisation

26/10/2026

Help shape the future of paddling. 🌊

Help shape the future of paddling. 🌊

What do you love about paddling? What would make it even better? We want to hear from you!

Complete our National Research Survey and help us better understand what matters to our community.

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01/10/2026

🐬 Who will conquer the Dolphin Challenge?

Registrations NOW OPEN for PV Corio Bay Dolphin Challenge!
📅 Sunday 1 November

Choose your Challenge:
🔷 Distances: 3km | 8km | 16km
🔷 Craft: Ocean Skis, Spec Skis, Outriggers, SUPs, Prone Boards and Sea Kayaks – all welcome!

Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling your first ocean race, or simply looking for a great day on the water, there's an option for everyone.

✅ Open to paddlers of all abilities
✅ Spectacular Corio Bay course
✅ Great prizes and community atmosphere
✅ Food and coffee van on site

Register now: scan QR code below or follow this link.
https://www.webscorer.com/members/racesetup?raceid=449819

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18/09/2026

🇦🇺 DAY 2 DONE — AUSSIE RESULTS 🇦🇺

Another big day on the water in Duisburg for our Australian teams! 💚💛

Day 2 wrapped up — plenty more polo still to come! 🇦🇺🛶

18/09/2026

🇦🇺 DAY 3 DONE IN DUISBURG! 💚💛

A huge day on the water for our Australian teams, with nine games across all four teams.

Plenty of tough battles, great wins and everything left out on the water. Another massive day of Worlds done — bring on Day 4!

💚💛 GO AUSSIES! 🇦🇺🛶

14/09/2026

31/08/2026

Learn to Paddle - Basic paddling skills- Sunday 18th October 2026

Join us at Westerfolds Park on Sunday 18th October 2026 for a great morning on the river, learning personal paddling skills to get you safely out in your kayak or sit on top this summer.

All equipment is provided and the course is delivered by Paddle Australia Qualified Instructors and Guides.

For more information and to book in to one of our most popular courses, head to the website or contact the Paddle Victoria office on : 9020 2750
https://vic.paddle.org.au/sample-page/education-2/basic-skills-award/

25/08/2026

Flatwater Guide Training + Assessment

The Flatwater Guide Training Course is for people seeking professional certification in flat water paddling environments.

Why get Qualified: Qualifications give you the authority to deliver training and are indicators of your ability to paddle on flat waters. When you are deemed competent with a qualification, you will be reassured you have the knowledge and skills to paddle at that level, and others can be reassured that you are qualified to deliver paddling experiences to that level.

Course Description:

This is the training course designed to prepare participants to meet the assessment for the Flatwater Guide or Flatwater Instructor certification. An assessment day is also required to obtain the full certification.

The course consists of two full days approximately 9am – 5pm of which participants should expect around half of each day in a semi classroom style environment and half of each day on the water. The course is intended to teach the guiding and instructor skill sets in flat water paddling environments. It is expected that participants already have the ability to paddle to the equivalent of a Flatwater Skills course.

Who:
The Flatwater Training Course is for people seeking professional certification in flat water paddling environments. The Paddle Australia Qualification Scheme (PAQS) is the industry benchmark certification designed to meet the needs of the paddling guide and instructor industry for education, recreational and tourism sectors nationwide. This course is the Paddle Victoria pathway to prepare the participant for either a Flatwater Guide Assessment or a Flatwater Instructor Assessment to achieve their PAQS qualification.

Please note: Courses needs to meet minimum registration numbers to run on advertised dates. If sufficient numbers are not registered one week before the program, alternative arrangements will be made with registered participants

For more information and to register for the course, please head to our website
https://vic.paddle.org.au/sample-page/education-2/outdoor-education/flatwater-gude-training-assessment/

Paddle Australia Qualification Scheme (PAQS)
https://paddle.org.au/education/education-paqs/

FOR FLATWATER GUIDE TRAINING BOOKINGS
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2026
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026

FOR FLATWATER GUIDE ASSESSMENT BOOKINGS
Sunday 13th September 2026
Sunday 15th November 2026

Please send Expressions of interest to Roz – [email protected]

17/08/2026

Vale : Jonathan Mayne – Fairfield Canoe Club - FCC

Yesterday at the Bendigo Canoe Club Cup, Allan Hillgrove (chair) said few words to celebrate the life of Jon Mayne.

JON MAYNE
I’m very sad to inform you all of the recent passing of Jon Mayne. Jon began canoeing in 1952, and went on to win 38 Australian Championships, 72 Victorian Titles, 25 Masters gold and several World Masters titles.
Jon was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 for his huge contribution to Australian canoeing.
Jon was always a highly valued volunteer holding all positions at Fairfield Canoe Club and always helping at Marathon and Sprint Canoe events, particularly as a race commentator including at the Sydney Olympic Games.
Jon was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 for his huge contribution to Australian canoeing. and was an enthusiastic promoter of our fabulous sport.

Jon was a fabulous Canoeist, Mentor, Coach, and an enthusiastic promoter of our fabulous sport.
We remember Jon Mayne and his contributions today.

Allan Hillgrove – Bendigo Canoe Club Chair.

More about Jon from Fairfield canoe Club

Jon Mayne began canoeing at Fairfield in 1952 while still at school – wagging school on sports days because paddling was much more fun!

Jon won his first Australian title in 1957: C1, 10,000m on the Goulburn at Nagambie. He went on to win 38 Australian championships, 72 Victorian titles, 25 Masters golds and several World Masters titles. He also won the Murray Marathon 3 times. Kevin Hannington and Jon paddled TC2 together for many years.

“I have a unique record in that I have never kicked a footy or hit a cricket ball in my life. I wagged school on sports days as paddling was much more fun.”

Jon served on the FCC board for many years including as Commodore and President, as well as organising Marathon and Sprint for Canoeing Victoria. He has been race commentator for Australian Canoeing for more than 40 years. Jenny and Jon worked at the Sydney Olympics at Penrith together in 2000, looking after 30 containers of canoes and kayaks. Jon received the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.