Flat water course options for Day 2 of the Avon Descent

For those who want to get on the water this Avon Descent — join us on Sunday 10 August for a range of short course options.

 

Last year, the short course options started at Woodbridge Riverside Park — short course options include a 10km, 17km or 29km. 

All participants and top finishers were recognised, and received medals.

 

This is a great event for weekend paddlers and those wanting to dip their toe into the Avon Descent. 

 

Details of the 2025 options will be announced soon.

Entries open in July

10km Woodbridge Dash

The Woodbridge Dash launches participants from Woodbridge Riverside Park in the City of Swan. This 10km flat water course, paddling downstream only, is ideal for those who want to enjoy a quick morning on the river for all types of paddle and rowing craft.  The course concludes at Riverside Gardens, Bayswater.

17km Bayswater Belter

The Bayswater Belter launches participants from Woodbridge Riverside Park, with participants travelling upstream along the right bank to a 180 degree, left hand, buoy turn at Midland Brick (just before Whiteman Bridge) then travelling back past the starting point and onto Riverside Gardens, Bayswater. This 17km flat water course is perfect for those wanting a little more of a challenge.

29km Swan Challenge

The Swan Challenge is the longest of the short courses, launching participants from Woodbridge Riverside Park, with participants paddling upstream along the right bank to Maali Foot Bridge before turning around and paddling back along the right bank past the starting point and on to Riverside Gardens, Bayswater.

Note for all participants:

All short courses should be completed prior to the 124km Avon Descent competitors arriving at Riverside Gardens. Participants on all course options are required to follow instructions of starters at Woodbridge Riverside Park.