Schedule
Everyone is welcome! Including beginners through to experienced paddlers. All sessions run by SLSA and Paddle Aus certified coaches.
Kayaks (K1, K2, TK1, TK2 and K4s) and spec skis (for surf lifesaving) can be provided including a trailer
Sessions advertised through our Facebook Messenger page (MP Paddlers). Text Jon Ford (0422 244 183) for queries.
WINTER
Monday ski/kayak - 4.30pm @ Martha Cove boat ramp (including beginner squad for ski/kayak)
Wednesday ski/kayak - 5.50am @ Martha Cove boat ramp (technique/endurance focus)
Tuesday/Thursday gym - 4.30pm @ 31 Old Main Creek Road, Main Ridge
Beginner ski/kayak - Sunday 4pm on flat water or very small waves with varied location depending on conditions
Weekend downwinder - time and location depending on conditions
First Sunday of every month 5000m time trial starting at the corner of the Patterson Lakes canal. Start 9am and enter online (https://www.webscorer.com/findraces?pg=registernoseries and search PLCC in “find registrations” on Tuesday before race day)
SUMMER
Beginners ski and kayak Saturday/Sunday afternoons around 4pm (location and day flexible). All equipment provided
Wednesday and Friday - 5.50am @ Martha Cove boat ramp
Saturday - 8.00am at Gunnamatta (2nd carpark) or Big Left (Flinders Mushroom Reef carpark)
For members of a surf lifesaving club, sessions are available out of Point Leo SLSC on Monday (ski), Tuesday (board) and Thursday (transitions)'
UP AND COMING TARGET EVENTS
MP Paddlers will be supporting paddlers through coaching, training sessions and logistics targeting the following events
Surf lifesaving “Aussies” - 29 March to 6 April 2025
Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold Festival - 11/12 October 2025 including a 15km downwind race as well as the iconic short and long course Coolangatta Gold
The following flat water sprint kayak events (dates to be determined)
Paddle Aus Grand Prix and National Sprint titles
Paddle Vic State Sprint titles
2026 ICF Junior Canoe Sprint World Championships for paddlers turning 18 in 2026 (or later)
