It's been a big SUP paddling year, especially the month of October having paddled 1004 kms but I still have two more months to go before I can slow down.

Hell knows why that SUP paddler keeps paddling by us.

Do you think he is okay?

Moon rise.

AKC Progressive Racing Group

Tuesday Evenings

Bronwyn, Izzy, Manny and Sharon having fun in a K4.

Anita, Kate, Daniel and Salena chasing.

The record for the 3 laps is 17.25 which Anthony Clarke holds. 

Can you beat it!

10K at The Dash this Weekend
Doubles Day, come in a Double if you can, otherwise all comers welcome.

See you at Sandy Beach - 7.15am.

Up Coming Races

• 8/11/25 IOP SUMMER SERIES RACE 4 - See below for more details.
• 16/11/25 Pinjarra to Ravenswood Marathon
• 7/12/25 Pairs Enduro - Get a partner and give this race a go. (Two single craft or two double craft.) Slowest teams go off first.
   

Paddling Film Festival 2025 World Tour

The Paddling Film Festival, 2025 celebrates its 20th anniversary with a lineup that promises to be the best yet. Travel from the world’s highest huck off a glacierto roaring rapids on the Zambezi; from Scotland’s misty lochs to the workshop of a legendary canoe builder; and from a record-setting paddle on the Mississippi River to exploring friendship in Utah’s Desolation Canyon. These films don’t just tell adventure stories—they will plant the seeds for future ones.

Thursday, Nov 13, 2025
6.30pm
Luna Cinema

Do You Want to have your say 

on shaping the future 

of the Windan-Guildford stretch of the Derbal Yirragan (Swan River)! 

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is holding community drop-in sessions for the Windan-Guildford Locality Plan consultation.

There will be 3 sessions: 

Maylands Waterland, Maylands – 8 November, 9am – 12pm

Warndoolier (Banks Reserve), Mount Lawley – 14 November, 4-8pm

Garvey Park, Belmont – 15 November, 11am – 4pm

You can chat with the project team and share your ideas. Everyone is welcome - no RSVP needed!

Can't make it? Contribute online at getinvolved.mysocialpinpoint.com/WindanGuildfordLocalityPlan

Celebrating 50 Years of Paddling

The Year - 1983 continued......

Terry Bolland

Winner of the 

‘OLEGAS TRUCHANAS’ Canoeing Award, 
Paddle Australia, 1983 

Born in 1923, Olegas Truchanas grew up in Lithuania, a country invaded three times by two different nations. In January 1949, he journeyed to Australia, and after spending time in a displaced persons camp in Victoria, moved to Tasmania in May of the same year.  

For 20 years, Truchanas explored Tasmania's wild places, with great physical and mental endurance.  

Through the lens of his camera, This Vanishing World shares the remarkable journey of Truchanas and his campaign to expand awareness of Tasmania’s unique and endangered south-west in the 1950-70s, which helped inspire an ongoing environment protection movement. 

He visited Lake Pedder more than 30 times over a 20-year period. His ascent of Federation Peak was the first documented solo climb of that remote mountain. He was the first person to navigate the Serpentine and Gordon rivers from Lake Pedder to Macquarie Harbour, a difficult feat indeed.” 

“Although his life was tragically cut short in a canoeing accident in 1972, this awards gives us an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of a man who had a major impact on Tasmania and expedition kayaking.

Celebrating 50 Years of Paddling

The Year 1984

Avon Descent 1984 in a C1

If you really want a challenge paddle the Avon Descent in a single canoe.

Ed Bartosiak & John Nash following.

Paddling the Harvey Whitewater Course in C1.

2025 ICF SUP World Championships

Australia’s stand up paddlers have done the green and gold proud at the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships in Abu Dhabi, with Janet Buchan and Tashka Goswell delivering strong performances against a world-class field.

Across five days of racing from 29 October – 2 November, the world’s best SUP athletes went head-to-head in the sprint, technical, and long-distance events, with both Australians showcasing resilience, strategy, and passion on the international stage.

Buchan capped off an incredible campaign with a top-10 finish in the women’s 50+ long distance (10km), while Goswell placed 16th in the women’s open division, a standout achievement against one of the strongest women’s fields in recent years.

Janet Buchan from Queensland.

For Buchan, the week in Abu Dhabi was as much about inspiration as competition.

“There were so many SUPs in one place, people from all over the world,” Buchan said. 

“Seeing the youth in the sport in other countries was incredible, and wearing the green and gold was definitely a highlight, there’s nothing quite like representing Australia. 

“To have the Australian ambassador come down and showcase stand-up paddle boarding in the UAE gave great exposure to the sport and the ICF in a different way.

“It’s not so much about the top 10 place, but more the opportunity to test myself against such strong competition. Those elite athletes are really, really good, and I learned so much from watching them in action.”

For Goswell, it was her second time representing Australia on the world stage, and a week filled with both challenge and connection.

“My highlight of the event was getting the opportunity to make so many international connections in the sport,” Goswell said. 

“There are amazing people from so many different cultures, it was eye-opening. Hearing other competitors’ stories about how they got into the sport and what keeps them passionate was really inspiring.

“This was certainly the strongest field of women I’ve ever competed against. My key takeaway was the importance of racing strategically and using every opportunity to gain an edge.

Tashka Goswell from WA.

“I can’t describe the honour it was to represent Australia. Every time I heard the commentators call our country on the microphone, I did a little internal cheer.”

For more information and full results – click here 

Moore River Mixed Doubles Championships

Moore River high water. 
Before the water broke through the sand bar later that day.

Photo Peter Martin.

Start of first div.

They are off into a strong headwind.

Hats off to Declan and Ray who raced away from me.

Marie Rowe.

Photo Peter Martin.

K2s getting ready to start.

Photo Peter Martin.

They are off.

Photo Peter Martin.

Alila Thorpe & Simon Thorpe.

Photo Peter Martin.

Photo Debbie Robinson.

Birds Along The Way

A cormorant with a good sized fish.

Young Spoonbills still in the nest.

Juvenile Spoonbills asking for food.

Recently hatched Darter.

IOP SUMMER SERIES RACE 4 

Date - Saturday 8th November, 2025

LONG COURSE -  
Port Beach (North Fremantle)  to Sorrento SLSC, 24km's.

Refreshments and food in the Sorrento Surf Club after the race.

Race check in is at Port Beach from 12.30pm, with race commencing at 2pm.  Race briefing  at 1.30pm.

Leg leash, PFD, PLB, Phone, and 4 flares or EVDS. MANDATORY for all racers on the LONG Course.

** Please bring all of these items to race check in to be sighted **

 Note that equipment must comply with DOT requirements.
- https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/marine/recreational-boating/rules-safety-guides/water-activity-safety/paddle-craft

For tracking, everyone needs to have a Webscorer account, download the Webscorer app on your phone, and sign into your account.

If Water Safety asks you to go further in you are expected to do so.

SHORT COURSE
The  PADDLE COLLECTIVE  Port Beach to North Cottesloe Surf Club, 6KM race, is taking place on Saturday the 8th November.
 This is the race for you if you don't wish to do the long course of 24km, but wish to test yourself with a bit of downwinding.

Race check in at Port Beach (Sand Tracks - same place as 1st race) from 12.30pm. Race Briefing at 1.40pm and on the water for a 2pm start. 

No participant should enter the water prior to the briefing.

Can you all please wear the IOP Orange hat YOU RECEIVED IN ONE OF THE FIRST 2 RACES. (If you haven'tpreviously raced you will be given a hat).

* All racers must have PFD, Phone and Leg Leash. Please have these sighted on check in.

For tracking, we would like everyone to have a Webscorer account, download the Webscorer app on your phone, and sign into your account.

If you don't have the instructions for using this App. we will have instructions at the check in area on race day.

N.B. THIS IS THE THIRD AND LAST RACE  in this series for the short course participants. Place getters from first to 4th will receive a point score. 

1st place 4 points, 2nd place 3 points, 3rd place 2 points and 4th place 1 point. 

At the end of the race points will be tallied, the best of two of the three races will be added, and the winners will be announced and prizes awarded.

 Male and Female categories, 16 and under, 17 - 18 years, 19 - 39 and  Masters 40+. The participants with the highest tally of two races will be the winners.

Refreshments in the North Cottesloe SLSC club house afterwards.

Thank you to our Race sponsor 

Race entry and Fees

If you are a Paddle W.A. member you must enter your PA number in when registering to avoid an insurance fee.

The race cost is $25 for IOP members. There is an option when signing up for IOP members to select which will apply the $20 discount, which is only valid for current IOP members.  
Non members have a race day surcharge of $24, ($12 for U18's) so take the opportunity to sign up with PA and IOP before you register to avoid insurance costs every time you race. 
The $25 fee helps cover water safety.

Under 18's race free.

Long Course - REGISTER HERE 

Short Course -  Register here 

We need volunteers to help at check in, and at the finish line for the long and short courses.

Contact events@iop.asn.au if you can help please.

Race organisers have the right to cancel or change the race if deemed necessary.

2025 State Ocean Racing Champs
Thursday 20 November 2025 | 5.00pm

Some exciting new changes!

This year, we’re proud to partner with the Sunset Surfski Series, with our State Champs opening the series in spectacular fashion!

We’re changing the race to a 12km ocean paddle from Sandtraxs, Port Beach Fremantle to City Beach, offering a fast, fun, and challenging course for paddlers of all levels.

We hope the shorter distance will attract a bigger field – especially juniors – while still delivering a true test of skill and endurance.

After the race, join us at the City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club for a bite to eat, great company, and our medal presentations as we celebrate WA’s ocean racing community.

CRAFT & CATEGORIES – ONLY surf skis and ocean racing skis and there will.

Photo Selena Lloyd.

Mark your calendars and RSVP to join this family-friendly event. There'll be live music, kids activities, info stalls and a BBQ lunch to share together. Bring a kayak, surfboard or SUP, a picnic blanket and a t-shirt to get screen-printed!
This is a free community event to call for an end to new fossil fuel projects.
November 30, 2025 | 10am - 1pm | Point Walter Boat Ramp, Bicton, WA 6157
RSVP via the link below:
https://www.gobeyondgas.com.au/paddle_for_the_planet

Schedule on Day:

Main Race:

Check in: .............8.00 am

Briefing: ...............8.45 am

Race Start: ..........9.00 am

Guppies, Short:

Check in: ………..8.45 am

Briefing:………….9.15 am

Start:……………..9.30 am [or when Timers arrive]

Check in Locations:

Full course [16.4 km]: .............Henry St, Pinjarra

Short/Guppy Course: ..............Ravenswood Bridge South side

Finish for all:............................Convenient Point Upstream of Ravenswood Bridge

Course Details:

Main Course:

Start at Henry St boat ramp. Paddle to Ravenswood (distance 16.4 km)

Guppies, Short:

Start at Ravenswood. Paddle downstream and turn under the Ravenswood Bridge. Then paddle upstream around the buoy placed off the end of the jetty at the Murray Street Boat Ramp and back to the start point.

U10s - 1 lap [3.75km],

U12s & Short - 2 laps [7.5km].