Group Training Sessions

Oceanpaddler offers regular ipaddle training sessions each week, focused on helping paddlers improve their ocean skills, fitness and overall performance on the water.

Monday & Friday | 5:30am Clontarf and 5:45am Balmoral

ipaddle Squad is our regular training squad that paddles every Monday and Friday at Middle Harbour. Paddling in a group environment is not only more enjoyable but greatly assists in improving your speed and skills. Our training methodology is very practical, easy to follow and designed to work for all levels of paddlers.

These sessions are designed for intermediate to experienced paddlers and provide structured group training in a supportive environment. Sessions include fitness paddling, technique development, ocean awareness and race-specific training to help paddlers build confidence and capability in all ocean conditions.

ipaddle CLUB’S key focus areas are:

Paddle fitness
Improving technique
Improving ocean surf skills
Improving race times

When: Every Monday and Friday morning 5.30am

Where: Clontarf Beach @ 5.30am or Balmoral Beach @ 5.45am. If you live on the north of Spit Bridge then meet us at Clontarf, if you live on the south then it is easier to go from Balmoral. The Clontarf group paddles over to Balmoral where we commence the session. See below maps for details.

Requirements: All paddlers must wear a lifejacket and white lights front and back on craft or paddler when dark.

Fees:

Casual: $20
Monthly: $105 includes 2 sessions per week or $65 for 1 session per week
3 Monthly: $265 includes 2 sessions per week or $165 for 1 session per week

If you would like to join us for a session please email Yanda – yanda@oceanpaddler.com to discuss the best day to come along to your first session. A waiver form will also need to be signed prior.

Payment Bank Details

BSB: 012 280
ACC #: 651547018
Acc Name: Oceanpaddler

Clontarf

Turn into carpark at Clontarf reserve off Sandy Bay Road. We meet in the carpark near Clonny’s Restaurant.

Balmoral

East end of Balmoral Beach, near Sailing Club at Balmoral Park. Paddlers paddle out to the HMAS Penguin Base wharf to meet the group from Clontarf.

Paddle Club at Manly - Monday, Wednesday and Sunday mornings

Perfect for the beginner to intermediate paddler.

Ski Hire Available.

Paddle Club at Narrabeen Lake - Wednesday afternoon

Paddle Club ‘Start & Strive’ Session: 4.30pm from Jamison Park, Narrabeen Lake. Looking to improve your paddling skills or dive into the exciting world of ocean skiing? Join us for our Start & Strive Class, a session designed for everyone—from younger paddlers seeking extra coaching to beginners eager to explore the sport. We provide Ocean Ski Hire to suit all shapes and sizes, so you can focus on having fun and learning at your own pace. Bring a friend & get involved. The session will be a mix of hard sprint style work for the stronger paddlers, while enabling the newer paddlers the opportunity to stick with the paddling group. We invite Surf Clubs to send their squads with our club price, kids to join in with our special kids price, and paddlers with their own ski or we can provide craft for you to use. Click here to book.

Safety Video

Paddling Maps – Know Your Harbour

The below map outlines specific locations and points that we reference in training. Please become familiar with these landmarks to assist with navigating in the training session.

Safe Paddling Resources

Safe paddling is our number one concern. Please take some time to review the below documents and safety videos.

Paddle Safety on Sydney Harbour – NSW Maritime Resource
Steer Clear Flyer – Sydney Ports and NSW Maritime Resource

Further information can be found at Transport for NSW Marine Management.

http://maritimemanagement.transport.nsw.gov.au/staying-safe/paddle-safe/index.html

Sydney Harbour & Middle Harbour Maps

Know your harbour and the key landmarks and buoys. These maps will show you everything you need to know.