Paddle Victoria Marathon has arranged this service to assist paddlers attend the 2025 PA Canoe Marathon & SUP Championships to be held at Ascot Kayak Club, from 10-13 April 2025. Use this registration to book and pay now for boat transport to and from the event, or to reserve a space and pay later. Spaces are limited to 70 boats.
The cost is $660 (inc. GST) return per boat ($330/boat each way). The cost is the same for singles or doubles. Transport is in a covered truck by "The Kayak Courier". PV Marathon has used this service in previous years. Loading and unloading will be from INCC Yarra Paddlers, Heidelberg Road, Fairfield. Paddles and PFDs can be stored inside your boat.
We need to have a minimum of 30 boats committed by Friday, 14 February for the service to operate. If we send more than 30 boats the cost per boat will reduce and paddlers will receive a rebate after the event. If we don't get enough boats the service will not operate and your money will be refunded. We are investigating other transport options, such as sending a shipping container or towing trailers, to see if a more cost effective option is possible.
Please note, whilst PV Marathon is organizing this service to assist paddlers, each paddler is responsible for their own boat(s). Boats are insured during transit with the Kayak Courier.
Loading dates
Paddlers need to attend loading and unloading, or make arrangements for a friend or family member to do this on their behalf. Loading dates are as follows:
Tuesday, 1st April: loading boats at INCC for Marathon Champs. Loading time to be advised.
Wednesday, 9th April: boats arrive at Ascot Kayak Club
Sunday, 13th April: loading boats at Ascot Kayak Club for the return trip.
Sunday, 20th April: boats arrive at INCC. Unloading time to be advised.