Thanks to all those who participated in the first 2024 River Canoe Club Photo Competition. A big thank-you to goes to Jo Meader and Lisa Gladstone for pulling it together. Also, a big thank-you to the generous paddling organisations that provide the prizes for the competition. All the sponsors offer high-quality paddling equipment in Sydney and surrounds and are happy to help answer any question around paddling equipment that you have. A special thank you to Horizon Line who generously gave multiple vouchers; Expedition Kayaks who provided kayaking shirts, hats and bags; and also Paddle & Portage Canoes and Paddy Pallin for their generous contributions.

Stephanie has been a member of the Club since 2020 and has frequented the weekly paddles from the Clubhouse, Friday mornings with the core Friday core paddling group, and out on the Harbour.

For those who don’t know Petri, he has been with River Canoe Club since 2015, so coming up to ten years with the Club and been on many trips away with the Club including the recent March 2024 Kangaroo Valley trip.

Elizabeth has been a member with the Club since 2016 and been a member for more than half her life! Check out this photo taken on a recent Kangaroo Valley trip of her sister, Amelia, holding the sheet lines as we sailed half the return trip.

Jo Meader has been a member with the Club since 2020 and joins a range of trips, including the much-loved Ningaloo trip organised by Jenny Saleeba in May 2024. Check out this Abstract photo winner—can you work it out?

Winner: ANTHONY LIMARE (Cooks River)

Anthony is a recent member of the Club since 2024 and frequents the weekly paddles from the Clubhouse, on Tuesday evenings with JP Collins and crew, and has come away with some amazing evening shots. Check out this winner of the (bonus) Sunsets Category.

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We're one of the oldest kayaking and canoe clubs in Australia, founded by the iconic Paddy Pallin in 1935. For nearly ninety years we've been exploring waterways and having fun outdoors. Be part of the fun—check out our Club Calendar and come and join our four-week trial membership.

We have an active Club calendar, with regular events throughout the year. We explore waterways around Sydney and regularly head further throughout New South Wales and beyond for weekends and extended weeks away. Club events include flatwater, whitewater and open water; day-trips and camping trips; kayaking, canoeing and whitewater playboats; rivers, lakes, bays and open water.

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Find out more, get in touch and join. For a year of fun, friendship, fitness and adventure, an annual Club membership is only $150 for adults, $70 for kids and $240 for families. Bring your own kayak on Club adventures or use a Club sea kayak from $5. At less than a cup of coffee for access to Sydney's incredible waterways, it's Sydney's famous best-kept secret.

The River Canoe Club acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waterways, culture and community. As an organisation and as a paddling community we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging