Welcome to Tasmanian Canoe Club
Tasmanian Canoe Club is situated on the banks of the Forth River, Wilmont Rd, Forth, Tasmania and caters for members of all abilities from beginner through to advanced paddler.
With a rich history of paddler development, our club has hosted many Australian school’s championships, and many of our members have gone on to represent at a State, National and International level wth literally thousands of paddlers honing their skills at the club over the last 48 years.
Our current focus
While we support (and love) all forms of canoeing and kayaking, our current focus is on recreational whitewater paddling. Our course at Forth is a great place to learn how to paddle, and we are blessed to be surrounded by world class rivers from grade 1-3 right through to grades 4-5. Most of our rivers here in Tasmania require seasonal run off to paddle them, so local knowledge is a must as is participating in our sport safely.
Getting involved
Whitewater canoeing and kayaking can be a dangerous but exciting sport which should never be done alone. Being part of a club like Tasmanian Canoe Club gives you the opportunity to learn and participate in this great sport surrounded by experienced paddlers who can teach you and friends who will encourage you to do your best. There’s so many ways to get involved including:
- Learn to paddle sessions – beginners
- Recreational paddling – beginners
- Under 3 Whitewater trips – beginner to intermediate
- Grade 4 Whitewater trips – by invitation only
- The Lea Extreme Race – by entry only
Please note trips and sessions do not run all year – please check our Facebook Page for Current Events
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- Hydro Tasmania is undertaking a project to construct a maintenance tunnel in the vicinity of Lake Parangana Oct 7, 2020At a recent meeting of the Mersey Forth Recreation Management Committee they were informed that Hydro Tasmania is undertaking a project to construct a maintenance tunnel in the vicinity of Lake Parangana. The project will be undertaken in two phases: Phase 1 – Exploratory drilling – October/November 2020 o Commencing in mid-October 2020 for a […]
- Kate Eckhardt wins Tasmanian Young Achiever Award 2020 Oct 7, 2020Kate Eckhardt wins an award Kate Eckhardt was recently named the winner of the Tasmanian Young Achiever Award – in the Motors Tasmania Sports category! The Motors Tasmania Sports award aims to recognise outstanding performances of Young Tasmanian athletes at International Junior, Youth or under 23 class level. Congratulations Kate! From the Tasmanian Institute of Sport. […]
- Wildwater – coaching on the Derwent Oct 2, 2020The Paddle Tasmania WildWater Committee are pleased to offer a two-day coaching session on the Derwent River. This event will be conducted on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October. Paddlers may participate on either or both days. Paddlers of all skill level are invited to enrol via GoMembership. Enrolment must be completed by midnight Thursday […]
- 55 + Come and Try, November 28, 2020 (North-West) Sep 16, 2020Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Delivered by: Tasmanian Canoe Club Location: Tasmanian Canoe Club, 840 Wilmot Road, Forth Learn safety and basic strokes on flat water with a club instructors. Equipment provided. Group just for 55+ years for abilities. Free – registration is essential as numbers are limited. Bring clothing […]
- Whitewater River Rescue 2; October 31 – November 1, 2020 Sep 14, 2020Whitewater Rescue Level 2 Course October 31 – November 1, 2020, Upper Mersey Paddle Tasmania will conduct a Whitewater River Rescue Course at the Upper Mersey on the weekend of October 31 to November 1, 2020. The course will commence at 9.00 am at the Slalom Course. This course is suitable for people with some […]
Paddle Australia
- Night Paddling Tips Oct 25, 2020Paddling at night can give you an experience on the water like you have never had before. Many people never experience night paddling because of the fear of the unknown however you can have a fun and rewarding time if you plan carefully. Below are a few tips that may assist you with your current […]
- Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarships for Littlehales and Harlen Oct 15, 2020Paralympian Dylan Littlehales (NSWIS, Avoca Kayak Club) and up and coming canoe sprint paddler Kailey Harlen (NSWIS, Sydney Northern Beaches) are amongst the 26 outstanding young athletes from across Australia who will receive scholarships as part of this year’s Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program. Dylan Littlehales, who finished fourth at last […]
- October is Mental Health Month Oct 13, 2020Paddle Australia’s high-performance program in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is promoting good mental health and wellbeing during National Mental Health Month in October – and during Mental Health Week specifically (10 – 17 October 2020). To celebrate Mental Health Month this October, the AIS will be hosting a range of online […]
- Pink up this October and Paddle in Pink – Penrith Paddlers kick-off Pink Paddling Month Oct 6, 2020It’s “Pink up” time for Penrith’s paddlers (and beyond), with sport and business in Penrith and surrounds joining forces this breast cancer awareness month in support of the McGrath Foundation. The ‘Paddle in Pink’ idea came up in discussions at a recent Penrith business function, when Gai Hawthorne, CEO of the Penrith CBD Corporation and […]
- Paddle Australia Appoints René Olsen, Kieran Young and Olympic Champion Kenny Wallace to its High Performance Program Oct 1, 2020Paddle Australia begins implementing its new HP Strategic Plan with the Appointment of René Olsen, Kieran Young and Olympic Champion Kenny Wallace to its High Performance Program Paddle Australia is excited to announce the recent appointment of three high-calibre and internationally renowned professionals to its High Performance Program, including René Olsen in the role of National Centre of […]