Coached Sessions
Every Paddle Collective session is part of a structured weekly program, written fresh each Sunday. It follows a season plan — a build phase, a speed phase, a taper into key races — so the work you do on a Tuesday morning connects to where you want to be months from now. Each week has a theme and a purpose-built session, released in levels so a first-timer and a national medallist can share the same water and both leave better.
You don't need to know any of that to show up. Just come. The coach briefs the session on the sand before you launch, and you paddle your level while we do the thinking.
Every session runs the same rhythm: arrive 15 minutes early and get set up → shore briefing → warm-up → the main set, scaled to your level → live coaching and feedback → cool-down → coffee and a debrief. Skis, paddles and safety gear provided, or bring your own.
New paddler? First session free with code firstsessionfree.
Monday Nights, Protected Waters Paddle - Hillarys
The evening ocean session. We launch from Hillarys and head outside the marina to chase runs when the sea breeze is in — a distance and endurance session for stronger paddlers. This is where ocean confidence and racecraft are built.
The session: meet on the sand → briefing on tonight's plan → warm-up out toward the marina mouth → the main set (endurance and run-chasing outside the walls, held at L3–L4) → coach feedback → cool-down back inside.
Conditions-dependent — we keep it inside if it's not safe outside. Skis, paddles and safety gear provided or bring your own
Tues Workout , River Paddle- Johnston Street Boat Ramp
Mosman Bay is a hidden gem a stone's throw from the city — great facilities, a freshwater cafe, and open river that's ideal for getting genuinely comfortable in your ski. All levels share this one, so it's a friendly place to find your feet or file the rough edges off your stroke.
The session: Meet next to ramp → shore briefing → warm-up into the bay → the main set (technique-led work on connection and rotation, paced to your level) → cool-down along the moorings → coffee at the freshwater cafe with the crew.
Skis, paddles and safety gear provided, or bring your own. New paddler? First session free — code firstsessionfree
Wednesday Paddle @ South Perth Foreshore
Start your Wednesday on the water before the day begins. We launch from the South Perth foreshore, minutes from the city, on calm protected river that's perfect for a fitness paddle or technique work. Build base fitness, chase a goal, or just lock in a consistent weekly routine with like-minded paddlers.
The session: Meet on the foreshore sand→ shore briefing → easy warm-up along the river → the main set with coaching → cool-down back to the launch → coffee in South Perth before work.
Equipment hire available. New paddler? First session free — code firstsessionfree.
Friday Mornings, Protected Waters Paddle - Hillarys
Finish the working week on the water. Fridays at Hillarys are technique mornings on the protected water inside the marina, with the option to venture outside the walls for stronger paddlers when it's on. Glassy water to refine the stroke, open ocean a paddle-stroke away.
The session: arrive at the marina and meet on the sand → shore briefing → warm-up inside the walls → the main set (technique and form work, with an outside option) → coach feedback → cool-down → coffee to start the weekend.
Skis, paddles and safety gear provided, or bring your own. New paddler? First session free — code firstsessionfree
Saturday Triangles, Ocean Paddle - North Freo
Saturday is for ocean racing. We meet at Port Beach where calm ocean meets real swell and set a triangles course. Our sharpest skills session of the week: starts off the sand, buoy turns under pressure, pack paddling and the feel for the ocean that only comes from time in it.
The session: meet on the beach and rig → briefing on the course and race intent → warm-up through the break → the main set (beach starts, triangle laps and turns at race pace, L3–L4) → feedback between sets, often filmed from the sand → cool-down and debrief on the beach.
Ocean and wind dependent — we confirm on the day. Skis, paddles and safety gear provided or bring your own.
Foundations and Form Clinics
Class 1 — on the riverbank: how a ski works, setting up your craft, getting in and out, and the remount (falling in is part of it — we make it easy). Dry-land stroke basics.
Class 2 — on the water: first strokes with a coach beside you, balance and connection, then a short guided group paddle. Where to next: graduates roll into the all-levels sessions (Tuesday Mosman, Friday Hillarys) at their level.