ADELAIDE CANOE CLUB is a recreational club for kayaks and canoes with a Canoe Polo component for those wishing a little competition. The club has no formal club rooms but often use the Canoe SA facilities and, sometimes, equipment for meetings and training sessions at West Lakes: this keeps our costs down. Most members carry their kayak or canoe on their car to a predetermined meeting point for the activity as publicised in our program. Our membership is a good mix of males and female paddlers with most of them owning their own craft. West Lakes, SA Australia

Adelaide Phoenix Dragon Boat Club trains in Adelaide, but competes Australia wide and internationally. Established in 2009, the club has experienced a high degree of competitive success in Open (under 40) and Senior A (40-50) age categories. We train and race hard, but our membership is diverse. Regardless of age, fitness level and experience we aim to create a balance between high level competition and accessibility for all to the sport that we love. The social aspect of our club is also an important part of who we are. We train and race hard on the water, but continue to build our team off the water. We enjoy sharing a drink, off water training and travelling wherever our various competitions are being held (which has included Hong Kong, Italy and just about every state of Australia!) Our members know that a strong club off water means a stronger club on the water. West Lakes, SA Australia

Affectionately known as the ARC, the Club caters for rowers from a wide range of ages and varying levels of intensity and competition ranging from new rowers undertaking Learn-to-Row programs through to elite athletes representing the state and country. ARC also has a healthy Master's rowing program catering for rowers from 27 to 80+ years of age. ARC operates from two boathouses: the city boatshed overlooking the Torrens Lake, and a bay at the extensive RowingSA complex at West Lakes. The Club has an extensive fleet of boats spread over both locations, including 4 coxed eights, 3 coxless fours/quad sculls, 5 coxed quad sculls and fours, 8 coxless pairs/double sculls and 8 single sculls. The Torrens Lake boathouse also hosts the ARC gym, where members perform off-water strength and conditioning training. ARC is well-known across Adelaide for its vibrant social life and great atmosphere. Adelaide, SA, Australia

Dragon Boating offers participants a sport which is suited from novice to sporting types. It's a fun sport that promotes exercise and teamwork, and is family oriented. Adelaide Survivors Abreast Dragon Boat Club Inc was established in 2005. ASA members promote breast cancer awareness by training and fundraising to compete in dragon boat racing locally, intrastate, nationally and at times, internationally. Our aim is to support those living with, or who have gone through the trauma of breast cancer, by encouraging them to participate in the sport of dragon boating, either in a social capacity or by racing with a competitive spirit, as a way of celebrating life and "seizing the day". In doing so, we promote breast cancer awareness and the early detection of breast cancer, especially in younger men and women. West Lakes, SA Australia

DragonBoat SA looks after over a dozen South Australian teams competing in both regular competitions and also on a social basis. The standard crew complement of a contemporary dragon boat is around 22, comprising 20 paddlers in pairs facing toward the bow of the boat, 1 drummer or caller at the bow facing toward the paddlers, and 1 steerer or tiller(helm) at the rear of the boat, although for races it is common to have just 18 paddlers. Dragon boats vary in length and crew size will vary accordingly, from small dragon boats with 10 paddlers, up to the massive traditional boats which have upwards of 50 paddlers, plus drummer and steerer. Adelaide, SA Australia

Our kayaks can be rented by the hour, half-day, or full day. We have single, family-size kayaks, and can also add fishing rod holders as well. We can handle large parties of up to 38 people at any one time. We also help launch you onto the Onkaparinga River, where you can explore up to Old Noarlunga or head in the other direction towards Port Noarlunga Beach. Easy Kayaks also hire out SUPs and provides expert SUP lessons for those that need them. Port Noarlunga, South Australia

If you are interested in long distance paddling for recreation, exploration or competition then the Marathon Canoe Club of SA is the club for you. Marathon paddling events are considered to be any paddle or race longer than 10km, although this definition can vary a little depending on conditions and degree of difficulty. The main function of the Marathon Canoe Club of South Australia is to organise the Riverland Paddling Marathon. However the club has a number of important secondary goals including – Organise other marathon paddling events in South Australia such as the Back2Back and Christmas Race; Facilitating or encourage greater participation in marathon paddling events; Encourage paddlers to participate in interstate events; Encourage friendship and fun for marathon canoeists, their family and friends. Adelaide, South Australia

Have a ball with canoeing. Find your place in a NDCC Canoe Polo Team. Canoe polo is like basketball on water. It's an energetic game that combines the ball skills of basketball and water polo with the manoeuvrability of a kayak. Mawson Lakes, South Australia

Paddle SA is the governing body of paddle sport and recreation in South Australia, and is affiliated with Paddle Australia (the national association) and the SA Olympic Council. Paddle SA receives funding from the Government of South Australia through the Office for Recreation and Sport’s Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program (SRDIP) and the Sport and Recreation Sustainability Program (SRSP). The Programs were established to assist the South Australian Government to work in partnership with state sporting and active recreation organisations to implement programs and initiatives that support the South Australian Strategic Plan's sport and recreation target. Port Adelaide, SA Australia

Paddling Trails South Australia is the recreation arm of Paddle SA. Discover amazing waterways of South Australia. Adelaide, Fleurieu Peninsula, Riverland, Murray River, Lakes and Coorong. Care has been taken in preparing paddle trail information however no responsibility can be accepted for any errors or omissions.

Riverside Rowing Club was founded in 1943. Riverside Rowing Club today has a strong Masters Rowing focus (27 years and over) and maintains close ties with Senior Club and School rowing. Whether you wish to compete at an elite level or in masters rowing events or to simply have some fun and increase your fitness at a recreational level, Riverside is the club for you. Riverside has facilities on the River Torrens in Adelaide complete with function room and bar for hire. The club has gym equipment for use by members. Riverside also has a boat storage facility at West Lakes where the majority of regattas conducted by Rowing SA are held. Adelaide, SA Australia

Rowing SA is the peak body that administers the sport of Rowing in South Australia. As an Incorporated Association, Rowing SA serves the needs of an ever growing and diversifying rowing community, and has done so since its inception in 1884 as The South Australian Rowing Association (SARA). In 2009, SARA changed its name to Rowing SA. Rowing SA is one of the seven affiliate State associations of Rowing Australia, the National peak body. Rowing Australia is in turn, a member of Federation Internationale des Societes d'Aviron (FISA), the international governing body for Rowing. West Lakes Shore, SA Australia

SA Dragons Abreast (SADA) is proud of our history, we love a good win but it's also about having fun, being 'good sport' and creating lasting friendships. Age is no barrier! SADA is proud (and inspired) by the age group who continue to show interest and commitment to our Club. We get to travel all around Australia, and the world. We've competed at the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival, Italy, Indonesia and more locally. It's a brilliant way to see the world. We're very competitive on the water, but always enjoy our social gatherings, the lasting friendships and especially the Happy Hours after a great day on the water! S.A. Dragons Abreast Inc. (SADA) was founded in December 2001 by Carlene Butavicius to provide support, hope and inspiration for survivors of breast cancer in South Australia. The club is a member of DragonBoat SA (DBSA), Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and the International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission (IBCPC). It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). West Lakes, SA, Australia

Membership of the club is open to individuals and families and allows for both those who own their own boats as well as those who don't. Memberships benefits include free qualified coaching, access to excellent facilities and equipment, friendly club atmosphere, storage and insurance cover of your own canoe and or kayak, participation in organised events & trips, transport and insurance cover of your boat to events, regular newsletters, etc. Port Adelaide, South Australia