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Where to find info about what's on in paddling

We've put together a list of links that'll keep you up to date with what's going on in paddling - from what Geelong Canoe Club is running to Paddle Australia and Paddle Victoria marathon, sprint and ocean events.
Wed 30 Sep 2026

October 2026 Calendar of what's on at Geelong Canoe Club - UPDATE

It's daylight savings and our on water programs have taken off. There are new programs and some changes to our social paddle events. Thursday evening social paddles start later at 6.00pm. Canoe polo is back on the river. And we've got more kayaking for kids and river rambles lined up.
Mon 05 Oct 2026

Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open - UPDATE

UPDATE - EXTENDED to 22 October. If your child is eligible you can get up to $200 to help them be more active. Your child can join one of our kayaking programs or pay for membership with our club. You can even apply for a reimbursement if you've already paid for membership. Be quick before the funds run out.
Fri 02 Oct 2026

Corio Bay Dolphin Challenge 2026 takes off from St Helens

Paddle Victoria's Corio Bay Dolphin Challenge 2026 is on Sunday 1 November. The race is a lap course. Distances are being finalised but likely to be 5km, 10km and 16km. This is a designated open water event - your craft must be suitable for open water.
Thu 01 Oct 2026

September 2026 Calendar of what's on at Geelong Canoe Club

UPDATED. Spring's arrived, the days are getting longer and school holidays are approaching. This means our Kayaking for Kids programs are back. Our evening social paddles start later - at 5.00pm. And there's some canoe polo updates including moving out of the pool and onto the river again in October.
Fri 04 Sep 2026

River rambles are back on in Spring

Want to try paddling or just feel like a nice morning on the water? Join our trained guide for a river ramble on the Barwon -Sunday 6 September. Designed for 16+ years. Everything you need is provided.
Wed 12 Aug 2026

Updated July 2026 Calendar of what's on at GCC

There's a few changes to July's events schedule. Our next two Saturday morning sessions will be held with a canoe focus (that's single bladed paddles) so that participants can prepare for the Footscray Salty Single Blader on 2 August. Everyone is welcome - come along and try single blade paddling. Also, our canoe polo Christian College pool sessions are starting earlier on Sundays at 2.30pm (not 3.00pm).
Fri 24 Jul 2026

Geelong Canoe Club 2026 Annual General Meeting Results

Our 2026 AGM drew a full house for an update of the past year’s achievements and to elect the 2026/27 Executive and General Committees. Awards were presented to the Paddler of the Year and Reg Parker Club Persons of the Year. A Lifetime Member Award was also presented to one of our long serving and well-loved members.
Sun 19 Jul 2026

July 2026 Calendar of what's on at Geelong Canoe Club

July sees a busy schedule for our Club. GCC's Annual General Meeting is on Saturday 18 July at 10.00am. Our winter schedule of activities is going well - join in on social paddles, paddle pursuits and try canoe polo in the warmth of a pool. There's a special canoe polo come and try as part of our Kayaking for Kids program on 12 July.
Fri 03 Jul 2026

June 2026 Calendar of what's on at Geelong Canoe Club

See our June calendar to find out what's on at Geelong Canoe Club. Big news this month - our Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday 18 July at 10.00am. And we're moving our Tuesday and Thursday evening social paddle sessions to an earlier time of 4.30pm.
Tue 02 Jun 2026

Marathon come and try fundraising race a great success

Geelong Canoe Club's marathon come and try race on 31 May 2026 was a great success. The participants had a great time while raising funds for two of our young athletes who have made it to this year's world championships - Alexis Jane and Thomas Russell.
Sun 31 May 2026

Making online experiences more positive for everyone

The eSafety Commissioner's Sports hub has advice to help make sure everyone in sport has safer and more positive experiences online. There's important information for everyone - whether you're a parent, competitor or coach.
Sun 17 May 2026

GCC marathon come and try fundraising day 31 May 2026

Geelong Canoe Club is holding a marathon race come and try day to raise funds for two of our young athletes who have made it to this year's world championships - Alexis Jane and Thomas Russell. The marathon come try race starts at 10am. There's also a come try session for anyone that's new to paddling which starts at 11.00am. All paddle craft allowed except for foils. Donate to our young athletes to participate.
Thu 30 Apr 2026

May 2026 Calendar of what's on at Geelong Canoe Club

See our May calendar to find out what's on at Geelong Canoe Club. Big news is we've added Thursday evening social paddle sessions to our list of events - on weekly at 4.45pm. Bigger news is 31 May is the date set for our marathon race and come and try day to raise funds for two of our young athletes who have made it to this year's paddle world championships.
Wed 29 Apr 2026

April 2026 Calendar of what's on at Geelong Canoe Club

Daylight savings ends on Sunday 5 April so there's big changes to our regular Club activities. Our last Thursday night paddle pursuit for this season is 2 April. Tuesday social paddles will start at 4:45pm from 7 April. And we're working to have our canoe polo sessions at an indoor pool. There's also a placeholder date for a Club racing and fun day we're planning to support Thomas Russell at worlds sprints.
Tue 31 Mar 2026

March 2026 Calendar of what's on at Geelong Canoe Club

See what's happening at the Geelong Canoe Club, on the Barwon River surrounding us and paddle events throughout Victoria. This list includes information on our general paddle sessions, kids programs, river rambles and canoe polo. A huge event we're hosting with Paddle Victoria is the Victorian Canoe Marathon Championships - participate or volunteer. We also have our working bee on this month too.
Sun 08 Mar 2026

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