Recent and upcoming events.
NSW State Championship 2025
New South Wales championship was held in Canberra, MPA members competed across multiple divisions in ICF opens, masters, singles, doubles and general class boats. MPA brought home eleven gold, four silver and one bronze medals.
Murray river Tripple Crown
Five members of the MPA team traveled to Victoria to participate in the Murray River Triple Crown Challenge: Brett Greenwood, Dmytro Medvedyev, Daniela Torre, Steve Shelley, and Cassandra O'Connor. The event featured three races: a 64 km ultra-marathon, a team relay, and a short-course marathon.
MPA performed exceptionally well: Brett won both individual races, Dmytro placed second in the long race, and Dani and Cassie secured second place in the long-course team relay, finishing fourth overall. The MPA team also took second place in the team relay.
In addition to racing, the team had a great time both on and off the water. It was truly a race to remember!
2024 World Canoe Championship (Open and Masters)
The 2024 ICF Masters Marathon Championship was held in Metkovic, Croatia.
MPA was represented by a team of five paddlers: Brett Greenwood, Daniela Torre, Cassandra O'Connor, Tim Harrington, and James Harrington. They competed in various single and double races, with James partnering with Matthew Gates to represent Australia in the open double race.
Brett and Daniela both achieved gold medals in their respective single races and also secured second place in the mixed double race. Cassandra O'Connor finished fourth in her single race but claimed first place in the double race with Larissa Cleverly.
Tim Harrington competed in one of the most competitive age groups, demonstrating his skill and determination. James Harrington had a strong performance, competing against some of the world's best paddlers.
Paddle NSW 2024 Marathon Series
This year, the Paddle NSW Marathon series had seven events, typically 20km for divisions 1- 7, 15 km for division 8, and 10 km for divisions 9-12.
MPA had a strong presence in the marathon series, having strong results across all divisions.
In Div 1 James Harrington celebrated the overall victory of the series, Brett Greenwood finished second and Dmytro Medvedyev took the third place.
In Div 3 Daniella Torre won gold, in Div 5 Cassandra O'Connor and Chris Dickman finished second and third respectfully.
James, Brett, Daniella, and Cassandra will represent Australia at the canoe World Championship in Croatia later this year.
2024 Australian Ocean Racing Championships
The course spans the length of the Gold Coast, with the start slated for Snapper Rocks heading north across an 18 kilometre course, set to finish at the iconic Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club...
2024 Australian National Marathon Championship
Australian Marathon Championship took place in Encounter Lakes, South Australia, this year. MPA was represented by six members: Brett, James, Daniela, Cassey, Steve and Dmytro, who competed as part of NSW team across most categories, including opens, masters, singles, and doubles…
NSW State Championship 2024
New South Wales championship was held in Canberra, MPA members competed across multiple divisions in ICF opens, masters, singles, doubles and general class boats. MPA brought home twelve gold, two silver and two bronze medals.
2023 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships
Western Australia hosted Ocean racing championship this year, with 500 paddlers all over the world coming to Australia to show their best.
MPA was represented by Brett Greenwood and Petr Balcarek, who raced for Czech ocean paddling team.
Brett and Petr raced very well, finishing top 20 in their respectful divisions.
Paddle NSW 2023 Marathon Series
Paddle NSW Marathon series consists of 10 Marathon events, which is typically 20km for 1-7 divisions, 15 kms for division 8, and 10 kms for divisions 9-12.
James Harrington celebrated the overall victory of the series, winning most of the races. Brett Greenwood, who was holding the title for the last seven! consecutive years, finished second. Dmytro Medvedyev took the third place.
MPA had a strong presence in the marathon series, having strong results across all divisions.
Clarence 100 Ultra
Clarence 100 is an Ultra marathon event, where competitors need to paddle 106 km over three days. MPA members Brett Greenwood, Daniela Torre, and Dmytro Medvedyev raced in K1, which is considered to be particularly challenging during the last day in the wide river. Brett dominated the race, finishing first in every leg; Dmytro came second overall, and Daniela was second female across the finish line.
Myall Classic Ultra
Myall classic is an Ultra marathon event, consisting of a few different races between 12 km and 47 km. MPA was represented by James Harrington in K1 competing in 47km race, and Karen Tipping who paddled in K2 with Pete Conway in 27 km race. James won the gold, while Karen and Pete finished fifth.
2023 World Masters Canoe Championship
2023 ICF Masters Marathon Championship took place in Vejen, Denmark. MPA was represented by Brett Greenwood and Daniela Torre, who competed in single and mixed double races. Brett and Daniela had very successful races and fought till the last seconds for the top spot, winning silver medals in all their events.
Australian National Marathon Championship
Australian Marathon Championship took place in Geelong, Victoria this year. Over 300 athletes raced at Victoria’s Barwon River. MPA members competed as part of NSW team across most categories, including opens, masters, singles, doubles, and K4.
MPA brought home five gold and two silver medals.
NSW State Championship
MPA has a strong presence in the NSW state championship in Canberra.
Competed in all categories, opens, masters, singles, and doubles, MPA brought home 13 gold, four silver, and two bronze medals.
20 Beaches Ocean race
The 20 Beaches Ocean Classic is one of the most iconic Ocean Paddling races in Australia since first held in 1990.
Canoe Masters World Championship 2022
Three members of MPA team competed in Canoe World Championship in Portugal.
Australian Marathon Championship 2022
After 2 years of cancelled National Canoe Marathon Champs and thousands of hours of training MPA squad came out and showed their best form on the weekend.