South Australian Ocean Paddlers
A group dedicated to Ocean Paddling around South Australia. This group takes part on spec surf ski and ocean ski down wind paddling events within South Australia and Australia.The group runs the Natural Gas - South Australian Ocean Paddling Series,which is a series of races and events throughout winter and summer. The group is affiliated with Canoe SA, Australian Canoeing and works closely with Surf Life Saving South Australia.
Members are from South Australian Canoeing Clubs, Surf Life Saving Clubs, Outriggers and Stand Up Paddlers plus recreation paddlers. Our aim is to take part in events involving distance paddling and downwind racing whilst providing an organisation for all to be part of. We use ocean skis (familiar brands like Epic and Fenn, Think, Vajda and Stellar), outriggers, racing kayaks and SLSA spec racing skis. Our aim is to participate in high level ocean paddling events, such as the Australian Ocean Series, Perth World Cup, 20 Beaches and other events in Australian like the Anaconda and the Molokai World Cup event. All event updates and event entries are included on the groups Facebook page, all paddlers are welcome to post, events, training sessions and in particular group meet ups for down wind training. |
Latest NewsWrap up from Sunday 15 October race.
Thanks to everyone hope you enjoyed the last race. A big thank you to Seacliff Surf Club for helping us out, Remember Seacliff Club is open most Sundays so if looking to go somewhere for a Sunday drink I am sure you will be welcome. Race results below: Well done to Luke Jones for taking line honors. 
Wrap up from Memorial Paddle Race held on Sunday 10 September 2017
A great turn out of paddlers with 34 lining up at Grange for the 12km paddle to Somerton from various ages and craft. The board paddlers headed off first closely followed by the main group. Conditions were tough with an incoming tide going against the paddlers however a slight northerly breeze offset that a touch. Main Results - Line honors Male 1st - Sam Myatt 2nd - Justin Needham 3rd - Jamie Beavis Female 1st Amanda Elson 2nd Di Wallace-Ward and Lee Myatt Special mention to the young lads who paddled boards - Lachlan Campbell, Angas Mackay and Cooper Bristow 'great effort lads' Full results here Forms are available here, membership details to follow soon. Health Information Form Event Form |
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SA OCEAN PADDLERS ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING: |
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