Join Us

Anybody is welcome to join! Whether you're looking to expand your social network, or have a fun way to get fit and healthy, why not come down to Manly Cove and join us for a paddle.
There's space in the club for people of all ages and all abilities. We range in age from 18 to over 65, encompassing people of all fitness and all strengths.

Training Sessions
We understand that it can be difficult to attend every training session during a week so that’s why we have a few sessions. Do not feel obliged to attend every training but remember it’s a great way to have fun and get fit!

Mix and Match - choose from below the training days and locations that best suit you.

Location - Manly
We are located on East Esplanade at the Manly Yacht Club. East Esplanade is just left of Manly Wharf (if you are standing with your back to the Corso and facing Manly Wharf). Meet at Manly Yacht Club entrance. Look for the people with the paddles and the bright green and navy singlets. For a detailed map click here. 

• Sunday: 8am (September through April)
• Tuesday and Thursday: 6pm (During Daylight Savings)

Location - Garden Island (city)
Train with the Navy paddlers before work. Contact the club secretary for further info.

• Tuesday and Friday: 6am

New Paddler Training Sessions
Meet on the Manly Yacht Club Wharf (in front of the club house). Please email prior to the first session you want to attend nbdbcsecretary@gmail.com

• Sunday: 10am-11am (Depending On Demand)

What to bring
You're going to get splashed while training, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet. Most paddlers wear a T-shirt or rash vest, wet-suit shorts or boardies, and slip-on reef walking shoes. If you're coming for the first time, just wear a T-shirt, some old shorts or board shorts, and an old pair of sneakers or some thongs.  Make sure you also bring a towel and warm dry clothes to change into after training.  During warm weather, don’t forget your swim suit as we often sneak in a quick swim during a break from training.

Equipment
A water bottle is essential, as training sessions go for about one and a half hours. Some paddlers have a bottle carrier that goes around the waist to stop their bottles sliding around the boat, however this is not essential.  Sunglasses are recommended (they also help keep the salt water out of your eyes), as well as sunscreen. We have plenty of training paddles for new paddlers to borrow.

Crew Selection Criteria
Crews will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. Attendance at training sessions
2. Off Water training session
3. Team Spirit
4. Trials (on water, strength, cardio)
5. Advance nomination for a particular event or regatta
6. Weight-power ratio
7. Willingness to sit in any seat in the boat, as directed by coaches

Information / Application Forms

SEASON FEES 2011/2012

Membership registration and payment is now available online for new and returning paddlers.

Click here to register online NOW.

For more information on how to register, see attached.

If you have any questions, please contact us