Final preparations underway in Northam
10 News First Watch video WATCH: The Avon Descent gets underway tomorrow and the mild conditions could see competitors off to a flying start. #10NewsFirst
10 News First Watch video WATCH: The Avon Descent gets underway tomorrow and the mild conditions could see competitors off to a flying start. #10NewsFirst
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
The second annual Belmont Belter had some tough conditions with intermittent buffeting of wind and rain but saw for an exciting finish.Competitors raced an 11km course from Bayswater to Belmont…
Are you a hero ready to help a zero*? Are you a competitor who has completed both days of the Avon Descent in the past 3 years? Want to lend…
Find out what our ambassadors have been up to in the lead up to the 2018 Avon Descent! Want to do the 2018 Avon Descent? Take the Plunge and get…
Northam’s Avon Descent Association announced the 46th annual edition of Western Australia’s longest running annual multi-sport adventure race at the 2018 Event Launch on 21 March at the spectacular riverside…