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
Source: John O’Sullivan Written by Mary Cheng Craig Whittome was inspired to participate in the Avon Descent by his father, who took him along as a spectator when he competed
10 News First Watch Now Organisers are hoping to attract more young thrill-seekers to take on the challenge as they launch the 2019 event. #10NewsFirst
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
Eastern Reporter Read Article FORMER singles and doubles marathon champion Josh Kippin broke a decade-long record in winning the single marathon kayak race at the Avon Descent. With the highest
The West Australian Read Article It’s the whitewater rapids race WA is known for and this year a new piece of Avon Descent history was written. For the first time
Avon Valley Advocate View photos Spectators lined the Avon River to watch the start of the 2018 Avon Descent. Power boats left Northam at 8am on Saturday 4 August, followed
Echo News Read Article WITH a new chairman and a new motto, the 46th annual Avon Descent is set to be better than ever with an array of new competitions