The Paddle NSW Marathon Series offers paddlers ten races on waterways around the state, with each race hosted by a local club. Distances of 20, 15, 10 and 5kms are on offer, with time-based divisions ensuring paddlers are racing against those of a similar standard. Wagga hosts the first race - The Bidgee Bash.
Come and represent the Club! Click on the link above for more.
On Sunday the 2nd Feb, join the 2km criterion race, the Bidgee Dash. For a $5 entry fee per person, there is up to $300 in prize money to be won. For more information, click on the above link.
The course for the Social Paddle varies and is dependent on attendees, weather and river conditions. The course taken by most social paddles is a 5-10km round trip upstream from Wagga Beach. This is usually followed by coffee and a chat at a local cafe.
There is a WBCC Social Paddle Whatsapp Group that posts details of other adhoc social paddles for members. Please email waggabidgeecc@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the group.
The club races are 45 minute handicap events, with summer and winter series held. The course for the race is varied with the members skill, fitness and previous times taken into account to provide for fair and competitive racing.
Distances range from 4km to 8km in length. It is a good way for new and non competitive paddlers to meet other club members and to build confidence by paddling when others are on the water, to provide assistance if needed.
There is a WBCC Race Whatsapp Group that posts details of other adhoc longer paddles for members (eg: from Oura or Braehour to the beach). Please email waggabidgeecc@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the group.
The Victorian marathon race series details are available online at http://vic.canoe.org.au/