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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

Barwon River events, closures and water heights

Stay up to date with everything you need to know about the river and area that passes the Geelong Canoe Club. See river closure dates and other events so you can plan your paddle.

GCC committee member nominations and annual general meeting

Have your say in how the Geelong Canoe Club is run. The 2023 annual general meeting is on Saturday 15 July at 10.00a.m. with morning tea afterwards. Committee positions are up for grabs. Vote for someone or nominate for a position.

Member newsletter June 2023

Updates and news including the upcoming annual general meeting, what's planned for the club into the next year and how to get involved.

Barwon River events, closures and water height

Stay up to date with everything you need to know about the river and area that passes the Geelong Canoe Club. See river closure dates and other events so you can plan your paddle.

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