For the Liddle Family, the Avon Descent has truly become a family affair. While relatively new to paddling, Dad and Mum, Pete and Jane, have been joined by daughter Baillie…
The complexities of the global finance market and a churning river in the Avon Valley are worlds apart, but Tom Hodgkinson has tamed them both. Tom makes his living as…
Most people who have paddled the Avon Descent have been influenced one way or another by legendary competitor Terry Bolland. For Terry, the event is as much an opportunity for…
Power dinghy racer Jay Branson has a simple philosophy that sums up his approach to the Avon Descent: “the boat’s either on the podium, or on the trailer”. It is…
The continuing trend of lower winter run-off has prompted the organisers of the Avon Descent white water classic to adopt a fresh approach to secure the future of the event. Rather…
The leading paddler points the single kayak towards the river bank as the rousing cheers grow from the finish line crowd. He makes sure the last few paddle strokes are…
The Cobbler Pool Rejuvenation Committee is pleased to announce our first Avon Descent initiative of 2016 - RaceHUB! The RaceHUB will take form of a large marquee providing a central…
In 1980 Malcom Fraser led the coalition to a third federal election win, the pacman game was invented, Australia’s Alan Jones won the world Formula One championship and a new…
"Close-Up" Interviews with Significant Avon Participants: Kerry Barden, Powerboat, getting ready for 23rd race The Barden family’s long association with the Avon Descent typifies the spirit of community that has…
The Avon Descent Opportunities Workshop was held at the Burswood Water Sports Centre on Sunday 10 January, the first initiative of the new 2016 NADA Board. Representatives from NADA, Canoeing…
The Avon Descent is a two-day river event in Western Australia; beginning in Northam, and proceeding 124km downriver to the finish line in Bayswater.
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