AOCRA

12/06/2026

We are thrilled to share our limited edition Hamilton Island Cup 2026 race jerseys and merchandise with you.

Get your orders in quickly to secure your preferred size and colour in these limited edition race jerseys. Designed with thought and meaning, each piece reflects the spirit of this epic event, the heritage of outrigger canoe paddling in Australia, and the vibrant colours and energy of the Great Barrier Reef.

The link to our online shop is in the comments below.

08/06/2026

FERRY TRANSFER DISCOUNT

Cruise Whitsundays are offering paddlers a 20% discount on ferry tickets from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island return only.

This is for ONLINE BOOKINGS ONLY.

Using the Promotion Code: OUTRIGGER26
Valid for bookings between 11 June to 27 June 2026

You must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time and all luggage including paddles must be checked in.

Special thanks to Cruise Whitsundays and Renee Martin for organising this discount for paddlers.

The Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach plus the ocean & islands in between: Cruise Whitsundays can take you there.

27/05/2026

Finally, the National Marathon 2026 Club Points ..
42 clubs showed up to participate and compete at Coffs Harbour - great job paddling community!

Following a quadruple check of these points, the 2 top runners are separated by a mere 9 points, with 3rd and 4th a 7-point difference.

CONGRADULATIONS TO: 1st Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club, 2nd place Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club and "the little club that could" in 3rd place - Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club . We'll be in touch shortly to get those trophies to each of those clubs.

We hope that everyone has been able to relive all the on and off water action and vibe captured by Kai, Mel and Joe of Paddle Life TV. Check out their Youtube channel .. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRf-838g0M1-zyQln_vtEPw

From all of us on the board, we wish you all safe adventures, happy paddling and see you in 3 weeks at Hamilton Island Cup.
National Marathons 2026, signing off - over and out 🤙🏼🌺

25/05/2026

If your team requires a canoe hire for the Hamilton Island Cup, please ensure you email Linda at [email protected] to secure your canoe allocation.

Please include:
• Team name
• Which races you require a canoe for
• Your division (Men, Women or Mixed)

This is the ONLY way your team will be allocated a canoe.

Please pass this message on to your team coaches, captains and club presidents.

Get your canoe requests in ASAP to avoid missing out.

Canoe hire for 16k is $300
Canoe hire for 42k is $700

Thank you from your Hamilton Island planning team.

25/05/2026

DAY 3 EVENT VIDEO IS LIVE 🎥🌊🔥

The final day of the 2026 AOCRA National Marathon Championships is here and what a way to finish. Bigger swell, epic conditions, tough racing and some seriously awesome moments out on the water made for an unforgettable final day in Coffs Harbour 🤙

A massive thank you to all paddlers, supporters, clubs, and volunteers who made the trip and helped create such an awesome Nationals weekend.

Huge thanks as well to Coffs Coast OCC and the AOCRA events team for delivering a safe, exciting and incredibly well-run event 👏

That’s a wrap on the AOCRA Nationals weekend! Plenty more content still to come, but for now, enjoy the final event video 🎥🔥

Filmed and produced by

24/05/2026

DAY 2 EVENT VIDEO IS LIVE 🎥🌊

Day two from the 2026 AOCRA National Marathon Championships is here 🔥

Another massive day of racing in Coffs Harbour, packed with epic battles, awesome moments and everything that makes Nationals such a special event 🤙

Day 3 coming tomorrow 👀

Filmed and produced by Paddle Life TV 🎥

24/05/2026

23/05/2026

DAY 1 EVENT VIDEO IS LIVE 🎥🔥

Over the next three days, we’ll be releasing all the footage from what was an absolutely epic weekend of racing at the 2026 AOCRA National Marathon Championships in Coffs Harbour 🌊

Kicking things off with Day 1, featuring all the action, atmosphere and highlights from an awesome opening day of Nationals racing 🤙 Massive thanks to everyone who made the weekend what it was.

Filmed and produced by Paddle Life TV 🎥
Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club


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