#ShePaddles Is A Movement
That Provides A Welcoming Atmosphere For Women And Girls (Female-Identifying People)
In A Range Of Paddling Activities.
Being active outdoors is good for our health and general wellbeing.
It improves our sense of self-worth and our resilience as we face life’s challenges.
How it all started . . .
An exciting collaboration between PSA and British Canoeing has led to the launch of the #ShePaddles movement here in South Australia
Our Story
We seek to educate women and girls so that they learn new skills and to support their overall participation on the water.
We aim to eliminate those unseen barriers which prevent women from stepping forward to come and try paddling.
This movement is endorsed and actively supported by Paddle South Australia, the umbrella organisation for paddling in South Australia.
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Dream it.
About #ShePaddles
Promote And Celebrate Women And Girl’s Participation
Over The Past Few Years Of We Have All Come To Appreciate How Important Being Active Outdoors Is To Our Health And General Wellbeing, To Our Sense Of Self-Worth And Resilience As We Face Life’s Challenges.
South Australia Has Seven Paddling Clubs That Embrace A Range Of Paddling Activities, All Are Happy To Welcome Female Paddlers Who Wish To Join.
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Inclusive
#ShePaddles Is A Movement Which Seeks To Promote Women’s Involvement In ALL Areas Of Paddling.
#ShePaddles Is A Movement Not Connected To Any Particular Canoe Or Kayak Club.
#ShePaddle Encourages Participation By Girls And Women Of All Ages And Cultural Backgrounds And Delights In Offering A Safe Environment Where The Focus Is On Inclusion And Positive Encouragement To Those Exploring On-Water Activities For The First Time.
It Does Not Exclude Men And Boys At All But Is Instead Focused On Providing A Welcoming, Inclusive Environment For Women Who Wish To Participate In Paddling Activities On The Water.
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FOCUS
To provide an avenue to encourage women and girls to take up paddling
To assist women and girls to become confident paddlers
To help educate them about paddling, to learn new skills and finally
To support their participation in local paddling clubs
