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Marathon series City Singles race is on at Essendon

Paddle Victoria's next marathon event is on Sunday 15 June 2025 at the Essendon Canoe Club. It's a designated singles event but doubles are welcome. A great introductory race for beginners and an opportunity for paddlers of all levels to test their skills on the Maribyrnong River.
Tue 03 Jun 2025

National Volunteer Week 2025 - thinking of joining us?

The sports we love don't happen without volunteers. In the lead up to National Volunteer Week 2025 Sports Integrity Victoria is running a webinar - Sport Integrity 101 for Community Club Volunteers The session will support volunteers to champion safety, integrity, and fair play in sport.
Mon 21 Apr 2025

Update on club activities

Now that daylight savings has ended we've changed the schedule for some of our group activities. Tuesday evening, and Saturday morning social paddles and paddle pursuits continue. Canoe polo has changed to Sunday afternoons. Come join in the fun.
Mon 07 Apr 2025

Events impacting the Barwon River around our club

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Manages events that happen on the river and along the paths that pass by our club. Keep up to date to be sure you are aware of fun runs, water skiing and regatta events so that your time on the water is maximised.
Sun 06 Apr 2025

Volunteers needed for paddle championships this weekend

GCC is hosting the Paddle Victoria Marathon Championships over the weekend from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March. Come along to spectate or take part in the excitement and help Paddle Victoria and us run the event by volunteering.
Mon 17 Mar 2025

A jam-packed events and activities calendar for 2025

Geelong Canoe Club has a year full of paddling events and activities available to people of all ages. From our Kayaking4Kids programs to relaxed River Rambles on the Barwon River - there is something for everyone.
Tue 07 Jan 2025

Great gift ideas that are fun and provide lasting memories

Geelong Canoe Club has a number of paddling experiences that will have your children, family and friends enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills and get to know the environment around the Barwon River. There's a program to suit everyone, all run by Paddle Australia qualified instructors. For those that already have a love of paddling or want to build on past programs there's the option of gifting a membership - a gift that keeps giving!
Fri 06 Dec 2024

Geelong Canoe Club End of Year Sprint and Celebration Event

On Saturday 7 December celebrate the end of the year and the Christmas season at Geelong Canoe Club’s End of Year Sprint Event. This event will feature three sprint races with the first race starting at 9.30. A Christmas-themed morning tea upstairs at the Clubhouse will follow from 11:00am. Registrations for the sprint events are essential by 11:59pm, Wednesday 4 December.
Sun 01 Dec 2024

Point Roadknight Ocean Paddling Challenge results

While the beautiful sands of Point Roadknight offered warm and sunny conditions for spectators, the on water conditions for paddlers who took to the water for the Paddle Victoria Ocean Paddling Point Roadknight Ocean Challenge proved a more challenging (but still awesome) experience. Well done to everyone who participated and a big thank you to volunteers who helped run this event.
Sun 17 Nov 2024

Geelong Canoe Club Annual General Meeting Results

Despite the wintery conditions there was a great turn out for this year's Annual General Meeting where we elected the 2024/25 Executive Committee and the winners of the 2023/24 Reg Parker Club Person of the Year and Paddler of the Year awards.
Sat 20 Jul 2024

Support safety and inclusion in sport by Playing by the Rules

The Geelong Canoe Club is a strong supporter of safety and inclusion in Australian sport and has adopted the National Integrity Framework, a suite of integrity policies developed by Sport Integrity Australia. Playing by the Rules' latest magazine explains everything you need to know about safety, inclusion and the framework so that we can all play our part in Playing by the Rules.
Sun 19 May 2024

Member notice: Request to move craft for rack expansion

GCC is increasing the amount of craft it can store by altering the existing rack system. To enable this work we are asking members to remove their craft before 5pm on Friday 15 March 2024. It is anticipated the process should only take the weekend.
Thu 01 Feb 2024

Kids learn to paddle program starts in October

Kayaking for Kids is a program is designed to introduce participants to the sport of paddling through fun and games. If the participants want to progress or move into competition the opportunity will be available. 8 x 1.5 hour sessions. Mondays, 4.30 - 6.00pm, October 16 to 4 December 2023.
Tue 03 Oct 2023

What's on at the Geelong Canoe Club and along the Barwon River

Stay up to date with Geelong Canoe Club coordinated events and everything you need to know about the river and area that passes the club. See our paddle schedule, river closure information, river heights and other events so you can plan your paddle.
Mon 25 Sep 2023

Bendigo sprints and community paddle

Join in on a great paddling event coming up soon in Bendigo. Saturday 18th November 2023- Bendigo friendly Sprints and Paddle Victoria marathon (3 x 5km)
Sun 24 Sep 2023

Bendigo Cup, sprints and community paddle

You may be interested in participating in some of the great paddling events coming up soon in Bendigo. Sunday 24 September2023 - Bendigo Cup and Community Fun Paddle Saturday 18th November 2023- Bendigo friendly Sprints and Paddle Victoria marathon (3 x 5km)
Mon 04 Sep 2023

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