Dragon boat races are held in Australia from Broome to Brisbane, from Perth to Sydney and from Adelaide to Darwin. Until the formation of the Australian Dragon Boat Federation in 1997 there had been no cohesive, unified national body managing the sport of dragon boat racing in Australia. Several earlier attempts to form a national body floundered through either lack of effective management or lack of support from the clubs and paddlers. AusDBF is the most recent and successful body to organise dragon boat racing at the national level and is the first dragon boat body in Australia to implement a formal National Sporting Organisation structure.

AOCRA is the administrative hub of outrigger canoe racing in Australia. The sport has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years with the development of clubs in other states of Australia, expanding the sport's power base and spiritual home from northern Queensland and the Whitsunday region to make it a more "national" sport. Currumbin Waters, QLD Australia

Dragons Abreast Australia is a national organisation comprised of breast cancer survivors (and some very special supporters) of various ages from a great variety of backgrounds, athletic abilities and interests. We are founded on the principles of participation and inclusiveness. Competitive outcome is secondary – we are winners simply by being here and able to paddle. Cannon Hill, QLD Australia

See the world from the water with Global Paddler guidebooks and online guides. We pour our passion for paddling into every Global Paddler guide so every day you spend afloat is fantastic. Global Paddler guidebooks and online guides are for everyone who has ever dreamed of kayaking, canoeing, or stand up paddleboarding in amazing places. Want to know the best places to go paddling in Australia? Global Paddler has maps, photographs, descriptions, and logistics for more than 400 great paddle trails. Global Paddler has been creating paddle trails for Australian waterways since 2007. We have created 5 guidebooks and more than 400 online guides. Our guides include maps, photographs, logistical details, carefully researched historical information, local points of interest, and quirky facts, so kayakers, canoeists, and stand up paddlers can immerse themselves in every adventure. Wyrallah, NSW Australia

Paddle Australia is the National Organisation responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of paddle sports in Australia. AC is committed to the provision of a high standard of competition, safety, and opportunity for participation in paddle sports in Australia. AC aims to provide all members with fair competition, access to high standard facilities and equity in participation at all levels. Australian Canoeing is a member of the International Canoe Federation which is responsible for Canoeing Internationally. AC is also a member of the Australian Olympic Committee, Sport Industry Australia and the Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia. Silverwater, NSW, Australia

Rowing is one of the Australia's oldest and most successful sports, recognised as much for its tradition and appeal to athletes of all ages as for its fantastic health benefits. Rowing is a cornerstone Olympic sport and Australian rowing has a long and proud history of success, consistently returning multiple medals at major international competitions. Rowing Australia (RA) is the national governing body for the sport of rowing. The vision of RA and its members is "To be the number one rowing nation in the world", from sustained international success, to its vibrant and inclusive community, its high quality events, right through to the safe, fun and healthy participation opportunities for all Australians. Rowing Australia member associations operate in seven states with over 185 schools and 156 clubs offering rowing programs. Head office located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Website of the St Ayles Skiff Community Rowing Association of Australia

A resource with information to explore and paddle our waterways. The online Waterways Guide is a paddling guide to Australian waterways. It provides descriptions of rivers, lakes, estuaries and the seas off the coast of Australia. Discover the beauty of our Australian waterways and destinations, many unique only to paddlers. The Waterways Guide built by the paddling community to help you explore lakes, rivers, bays and the coast. Be inspired by hundreds of access points and trip ideas. It also provides information for fisherman and canyoners. The website is a comprehensive, interactive site to help you safely plan and share trip ideas with your friends.