Flat water course options for Day 2 of the Avon Descent
Flat water course options for Day 2 of the Avon Descent. For those who want to get on the water this Avon Descent — join us on Sunday 11 August.
Starting at Woodbridge Riverside Park — short course options include a 10km, 17km or 29km.
Medals for all participants, & top finishers recognised. Weekend paddlers welcome!
10km Woodbridge Dash
The Woodbridge Dash launches participants from Woodbridge Riverside Park in the City of Swan. This 10km flat water course, paddling downstream only, is ideal for those who want to enjoy a quick morning on the river for all types of paddle and rowing craft. The course concludes at Riverside Gardens, Bayswater.
17km Bayswater Belter
The Bayswater Belter launches participants from Woodbridge Riverside Park, with participants travelling upstream along the right bank to a 180 degree, left hand, buoy turn at Midland Brick (just before Whiteman Bridge) then travelling back past the starting point and onto Riverside Gardens, Bayswater. This 17km flat water course is perfect for those wanting a little more of a challenge.
29km Swan Challenge
The Swan Challenge is the longest of the short courses, launching participants from Woodbridge Riverside Park, with participants paddling upstream along the right bank to Maali Foot Bridge before turning around and paddling back along the right bank past the starting point and on to Riverside Gardens, Bayswater.
Note for all participants:
All short courses should be completed prior to the 124km Avon Descent competitors arriving at Riverside Gardens. Participants on all course options are required to follow instructions of starters at Woodbridge Riverside Park.
