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Luke Dooley shares his inspiration for the Avon Descent

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Post published:21 June, 2019
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By Khia Emslie-O’Brien Paddle Ambassador Luke Dooley shares his inspiration and passion towards the annual Avon Descent race. Mr Dooley entered his first race in 2016 as a young…

A History of the Avon Descent

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Post published:9 June, 2019
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Written by Mary Cheng Avon Descent is a full two-day race in a powerboat, kayak, ski or stand up paddle, as part of a single, double or a relay team.…

Jane Liddle: Powerful Paddler and Avon Descent Competitor!

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Post published:24 May, 2019
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Written by Perri Polson “It can be sedate and calm or it can be adventurous or crazy.” Jane Liddle was never the sporty type, and found paddling as a way…

Starting from the bottom

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Post published:20 May, 2019
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Written by Sophie Phoon Nothing screams “challenge” quite like the Avon Descent. Whether you’ve watched from the sidelines or gawked at wipe-outs on YouTube, actually getting in there and competing…

Avon Descent 2018 Nelo Prize Draw Winners

Post author:Sean Dunstan
Post published:28 August, 2018
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The winners of the Nelo Prize draws have been announced! Congratulations go to Wes Gould for the Winner's Prize draw and Graham Hunt for the Finisher's Prize draw. We could…

Tribute to Les ‘Superman’ Somers

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Post published:31 July, 2017
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Les “Superman” Somers was a fierce and determined competitor over 40 years, competing in extreme sports with considerable success at not only regional but also state and national levels. After…

2017 Belmont Belter Results!

Post author:Sean Dunstan
Post published:24 July, 2017
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The results for the first ever Belmont Belter paddle race are now available!https://www.avondescent.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/belter1.mp4Congratulations to the place winners and all of the competitors. All valid entrants are eligible for priority grid…

Kevin Lucas: The man behind the lens!

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Post published:20 July, 2017
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If you want a man who's streamlined, sharp and serious - then Kev Lucas isn't the guy for you but his photographs certainly are. Whilst the world of sports photography…

The Belmont Belter

Post author:Sean Dunstan
Post published:18 July, 2017
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The Belmont Belter Avon Descent Scrutineering has just gotten that extra bit more exciting with the Belmont Belter! This Qualifier race pits the top competitors of the Avon Descent against one…

Shaun Collins: How the Avon Descent helped a young man out of depression!

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Post published:14 July, 2017
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The Avon Descent has meant so much to many people over the years, and few can say this more than Shaun Collins. After years of a chronic depression, he entered…

Luke Dooley shares his inspiration for the Avon Descent

A History of the Avon Descent

Jane Liddle: Powerful Paddler and Avon Descent Competitor!

Starting from the bottom

Avon Descent 2018 Nelo Prize Draw Winners

Tribute to Les ‘Superman’ Somers

2017 Belmont Belter Results!

Kevin Lucas: The man behind the lens!

The Belmont Belter

Shaun Collins: How the Avon Descent helped a young man out of depression!

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