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The following may be useful links to other web sites with useful information for paddlers:
AdventurePro

A website with information and articles about matters relevant to outdoor pursuits. AdventurePro track changes to legislation relevant to outdoor organisations, results of inquiries into accidents etc.

http://www.adventurepro.com.au/banners/Urban_MAX_07.gif
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Australian Canoeing

AC is the national body that administers canoeing in Australia. The site contains news and articles and policy about many different aspects of the sport.

http://www.canoe.org.au
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Australian Canoeing Award Scheme

Visit the canoe education zone on the AC website. Information about the awards, units of competency, nationally accredited training providers and much more.

http://www.canoe.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=Education/99/7292,Award_Scheme/88/7292
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Avon Descent

The Avon Descent home page. Information about the event, past results, entry forms etc.

http://www.avondescent.com.au
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Canoeing WA

The WA amateur Canoeing Association website. Information about local canoe clubs and competition events etc.

http://www.wa.canoe.org.au
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Canoeing in WA

Another view of aspects of canoeing in WA. Has useful information about local paddling including a bulletin board for equipment available for sale etc.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/images/akcmurrspad.jpeg
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Canoe and Paddle Craft Manufacturers

Links to manufacturers such as Dagger, Perception, Quality Kayaks, Canoe Sports, Riot, Finn, Spirit etc.

Dagger: http://www.dagger.com/
Perception: http://www.perceptionkayaks.com
Q Kayaks http://www.q-kayaks.co.nz
Canoe Sports: http://www.canoesports.com.au
Riot: http://www.riotkayaks.com/v3/index.asp
Fin: http://www.finnkayaks.com/boats/index.html
Spirit: http://www.spiritpaddle.com.au/index.asp
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Dwellingup Adventures

A company based in Dwellingup that provide canoe hire, rafting on the Murray and other outdoor activities in the Dwellingup area.

http://www.dwellingupadventures.com.au/WebImages/header6.jpg
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Local Canoeing Outlets

Links to local retailers of canoeing products (i.e. Mainpeak Paddle Sports, KJ Watersports, JAM, Canoeing Down Under, Spirit Paddle Sports, Kayaks 4U

Mainpeak: http://www.mainpeak.com.au
KJ Watersports: http://members.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/kjs.html

JAM Spray Decks - see Kayaks 4U:

Canoeing Down Under:http://www.canoeingdownunder.com.au/index.php
Spirit: http://www.spiritpaddle.com.au/index.asp
Kayaks 4U: http://www.kayaks4-u.com
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Marine Information Service

A very useful link to the Department of Planning & Infrastructure's site for marine information. Contains boating safety regulations, information about facilities along our coastline, tide tables and many other valuable items of information.

iMarine Data Centre: http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/703.asp
Coastal Data Centre – Tides & Waves: http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/1313.asp
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National Training Information Services

Provided by ANTA (the Australian National training Authority). A very useful website for those planning to do any of the competency-based Australian Canoeing Award Scheme courses. This site holds the information about all the units from the VET Scheme training packages. Unit criteria and information can be downloaded and printed from this site.

http://www.ntis.gov.au
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Outdoors WA

Reference to the National Outdoor Leaders Registration Scheme (NOLRS) and Adventure Activity Standards found here.

http://www.outdoorswa.org
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Performance Video

Kent Ford's US website with information, books and videos about many different aspects of canoeing. A lot of basic teaching information is available for free download from this site. Well worth a visit.

http://www.performancevideo.com
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Perth Canoe Polo Club

Canoe Polo is a fun way to refine your kayaking skills in a safe environment. It has all the action of a football game and yet has a low risk of injury. A fast, energetic and extremely skillful game it is played in swimming pools. It combines the ball skills of water polo with kayaking skills for maneuverability.

http://www.pcpc.canoe.org.au
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Water Levels of WA Rivers

Telemetry data on water levels is available on this site for several of the more popular rivers for canoeing, including the Avon and the Murray.

Avon, Murray & Collie River Levels: http://members.iinet.net.au/~rokhor/canoe/waterlevind.html
WRC Telemetry Index all rivers: http://www.wrc.wa.gov.au/waterinf/telem/wa.jpg
Dept of Water River Information: http://portal.water.wa.gov.au
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Bureau of Meteorology

Often referred to as the BOM site, provides extensive weather information and the four day national Weather Maps.

http://www.bom.gov.au
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Ocean Outlook

A valuable site for sea kayakers with wind and swell predications

http://www.oceanoutlook.com.au/perth.html
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