See our March calendar of what's on below to find out 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 which we are running a 'come and try' session for this month.
A huge event coming us is the Victorian Canoe Marathon Championships on the Barwon River at the Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Rd, Newtown, Victoria. Hosted by Paddle Australia and the Geelong Canoe Club on Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2026. Volunteers are needed for the event. If you can help here's more information.
And the Geelong Canoe Club Working Bee is on Saturday 14March from 8am to 12pm. If you have an hour or two to help clean up the club repair a few items, please email admin@geelongcanoeclub.org.au
THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Day Date Activity
Tuesday Each week GCC 5:00 pm - General & Beginner
Thursday Day light savings GCC 6:00 pm - Pursuit Paddles: 1 to 8 km - Beginner to elite
Friday Each week GCC 5:00 pm - Canoe Polo
Saturday Each week GCC 9:30 am - Social paddles + Pursuit Paddles
Sat-Sun 28/02-1/03/2026 Paddle Victoria Canoe Sprint (State) Championships, Nagambie
Sunday 1/03/2026 Canoe Polo - Coaching day - 9:00 - 12:00 Geelong Canoe Club
Monday 2/03/2026 18:00-20:00 Canoes for Scouts -1st Highton Cub Scouts
Tuesday 3/03/2026 18:00-20:00 Canoes for Scouts -Belmont Scouts
Tuesday 3/03/2026 19:30-21:00 Geelong Cross Country Club - Meeting
Thursday 5/03/2026 18:00-19:00 Pursuit Paddle
Saturday 7/03/2026 GCC 9:30 AM - Social paddle
Sunday 8/03/2026 PV River Ramble on the Barwon 18+. 9:30 - 12:00 (PV Booking $30)
Monday 9/03/2026 Term 1 Kayaking 4 Kids (8-16 yrs) - 8 week 4:30-6:00pm 5
Wednesday 11/03/2026 18:30-20:00 Canoes for Scouts -1st Belmont Cub Scouts
Thursday 12/03/2026 18:00-19:00 Pursuit Paddle
Fri-Sun 13-15/03/2026 RIVER CLOSED FOR ROWING -Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta 6am-5pm
Saturday 14/03/2026 WORKING BEE -
Sunday 15/03/2026 Canoe Polo Victoria - Interclubs - Fairfield Coner Club
Monday 16/03/2026 Term 1 Kayaking 4 Kids (8-16 yrs) - 8 week 4:30-6:00pm 6
Thursday 19/03/2026 18:00-19:00 Pursuit Paddle
Fri-Sun 20-22/03/2026 VIC Marathon (Short & Long Course) Championships, Geelong
Monday 23/02/2026 11:00-13:00 Canoes for Schools - Clonard College Geelong
Monday 23/03/2026 Term 1 Kayaking 4 Kids (8-16 yrs) - 8 week 4:30-6:00pm 7
Thursday 26/03/2026 18:00-19:00 Pursuit Paddle
Saturday 28/03/2026 GCC 9:30 AM - Pursuit Paddle
Saturday 28/03/2026 VIC School Marathon & Sprint Championships, Nagambie
Saturday 28/03/2026 12:30-14:30 Dragon Abreast Geelong (Juggernauts) - Come and Try
Monday 28/03/2026 Term 1 Kayaking 4 Kids (8-16 yrs) - 8 week 4:30-6:00pm 8
Thursday 2/04/2026 18:00-19:00 Pursuit Paddle
Fri-Tue 3/04/2026 EASTER
Fri-Tue 03-06/04/2025 RIVER LIMITED BY WATER SKIING - Rowing Mile - 10am - Sunset (EASTER)
Thu-Sun 9-13/04/2026 Paddle Australian Canoe Marathon & SUP Championships, Canberra, ACT
Saturday 11/04/2026 GCC 9:30 AM - Social paddle
Saturday 11/04/2025 RIVER LIMITED BY ROWING - Rowing Geelong Masters Regatta -(TBC)
Saturday 16/04/2026 GCC 9:30 AM - Pursuit Paddle
Sunday 17/04/2026 TBC, Yarra River, Fairfield Park
Wednesday 22/04/2026 9:30-12:00 Canoes for Schools - North Geelong Secondary College
Friday 24/04/2026 9:00-12:00 Canoes for Schools - North Geelong Secondary College
Friday 1/05/2026 11:45-13:45 Canoes for Schools - Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Friday 8/05/2026 11:45-13:45 Canoes for Schools - Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Sunday 14/06/2026 City Singles, Essendon
Wednesday 17/06/2026 13:30-15:00 Canoes for Schools - Oberon High School
Wednesday 24/06/2026 13:30-15:00 Canoes for Schools - Oberon High School
Sat-Sun 15-16/08/2026 Bendigo Cup & Paddling Clinics, Bendigo
Sunday 13/09/2026 Echuca Mini, Echuca
Mon-Sun 19-25/10/2026 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters & World Championships, Argentina
Sunday 25/10/2026 Yarra Doubles, Tay Creggan, Hawthorn
Upcoming Activities
Geelong Canoe Club - Calendar.xlsx
Sunday 8/11/2026 Salty TK and Rec Challenge, Footscray
Saturday 14/11/2026 Bendigo 5&10km Championships and Friendly Sprints, Bendigo
Paddle VIC Marathon Awards, Bendigo
Sat-Sun 12-13/12/2026 PV Murray Triple Crown, Murray River:
– Ben Ward Memorial, Yarrawonga to Cobram
– Thompsons Beach Circuit, Cobram
– Peaches & Cream, Cobram to Tocumwal
