The Paddle Hub (Open October-April)

35 Alexandrina Dr, 2600, Goulburn

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35 Alexandrina Dr
2600, Goulburn

+61407262975

Opening hours

sunday: 9h-16h
monday: (closed)
tuesday: (closed)
wednesday: (closed)
thursday: (closed)
friday: (closed)
saturday: 9h-16h

The YMCA Canberra Paddle Hub has sparked a new relationship this past year with the CREATE Foundation. The CREATE Foundation is a not-for-profit that repres ...

The YMCA Canberra Paddle Hub has sparked a new relationship this past year with the CREATE Foundation. The CREATE Foundation is a not-for-profit that represents the voices of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience. They run programs and services across all Australian states and territories for children and young people in foster care, kinship care, and residential care.

In March, the CREATE Foundation and the Paddle Hub team organised transportation and an hour and a half paddle session for 15 youths and their friends, this was part of a gift provided to participants at the annual Christmas Party hosted by the YMCA Canberra. For many youth involved in this program, they do not have the funding or opportunities to get involved in recreational leisure activities. This event provided the group with the access and the means to enjoy Lake Burley Griffin and make connections with other youth and families within the Canberra community.

Like our other group bookings provided during the Paddle Hub Season, the kids learned basic skills needed to paddle a kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board, gained valuable safety knowledge about the equipment and water hazards, and had a great time with our staff enjoying Lake Burley Griffin.

Below you can see the Mascot of the CREATE Foundation, a purple sloth, that was gifted to the YMCA Canberra Team, and lovingly named Lilac (for the colour of her fur) enjoying her first paddle at the YMCA Canberra Paddle Hub.

The Paddle Hub (Open October-April): Reviews

4.4/5 (13 Reviews)

Andrew Czuchwicki 2 months ago

Positive experience: Attended a social kayak and SUP paddle as part of a conference. While the weather is unpredictable I would have expected novice SUP paddlers that the conditions weren't suitable for beginners (20km/hr winds).Also the "instruction" how to was inadequate. The boards and paddles are old and not readily adjustable...a must of you need to shorten the paddle for kneeling when heading into the wind...adequate if you're experienced and are happy with average equipment

Marina 1 year ago

Negative experience: This place is closed on a weekend and they do not hire kayaks for less than 10 people. Very disappointing service!

Cadell Carden 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The welcoming community at the yacht club will help you learn how to sail and accommodate your water activity needs extremely well.

michael roberts 5 years ago

Positive experience: Great very accommodating staff, reasonable prices.

Shay McGarn 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very accommodating staff.

Antony Napoli 6 years ago

Positive experience: The ppl were extremely helpful and very nice. The kayaks were great and just a good experience overall. :)

Melanie Crump 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great warmer weather experience for the whole family!! Check it out for some fun times and lots of laughter.

Nicky L 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great fun with young people on the water. Good equipment and service !

Sarah Stewart 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great fun at a reasonable price