Paddle Victoria Corio Bay Dolphin Challenge 2026  

Location St Helens Beach Park, Swinburne Street, North Geelong

Sunday 1 November 2026
 
Check-in: 8.30am to 9.10am. Paddler briefing 9:15am.

Racing starts 9.30am for Juniors and 10am for other paddlers.

More information and to register:  Paddle Victoria Webscorer - Dolphin Challenge 2026

This event is hosted by Paddle Vic Ocean Paddling. Entry fees are $40 per adult early bird entry until 25 October, and $30 per junior for Paddle Vic/Australia members. After this date registration fee will increase by $10 to $50 per adult and $40 per junior. Non members are most welcome to enter, an additional Paddle Australia single fee charge will be applied to cover insurances of $26 per adult and $14 per junior. 

The race is a lap course. Distances are being finalised but likely to be 5km, 10km and 16km. The course will be set up on the morning so that there is an upwind and downwind leg. 

You may choose the distance you wish to paddle. However, please do not choose the longest distance unless you can paddle at greater than 10 km/hr over that distance. 

Safety requirements and rules are explained on the Webscorer site (link is above). All paddlers will be required to pass through a safety checkpoint prior to entering the water.