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Paddle GroupsIn prior years, we have had paddling groups which consisted of one guide and around 10 paddlers. This year we are going to let paddlers paddle in groups of at least three and have "Yellow Shirts" (Paddle Guides) stationed at spots where we believe paddlers may get into trouble. There will always be at least one "Yellow Shirt" at the front of all paddlers and NO ONE IS TO PASS THESE PADDLERS. Similarly, there will be at least one "Yellow Shirt" that will act as "Tail End Charlies" and NO ONE IS TO FALL BEHIND THESE PADDLERS.
Each time you enter the water and get off the water at a designated break (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea), you must get your boat number highlighted by the "Clip Board Marshall". It is critical we know where all paddlers are at all times. The "WomDomNom" is not a race, but designed to be a relaxing paddle. Safety is of paramount importance. We will paddle 155km of the Macquarie River, and it changes constantly from long straight slow moving water, to fast flowing rapids to tight bends with potentially dangerous willow trees. We cannot stress enough how important it is to paddle in groups of at least three vessels. |
Paddlers and Support Crew
Would you like to be part of our crew? The roles are many and varied and you can commit for the whole paddle or just a few hours if that's all you can spare.
Send us an email or contact us on facebook so that we can tell you what's involved.
Wednesday Evening Meet and Greet
There will be a meet-and-greet - at the "Lion of Waterloo Tavern", Montefiores St, Wellington - 6:30 for 7:00 pm start.
Seating is tight, so we have a "mingle whilst not eating, sit down to eat" policy. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to sit down over the next 4 days! Name Tags will be on hand!
Land Support (Green Shirts):
Graham Dixon, Bill Joannou, Andrew McKay, David Radcliffe, Darryl Warren, Pamela Warren, David Wright, Rotary Club of Dubbo, others to be determined
Dam Wall to Wellington Paddle - Wednesday (Optional extra)
The Burrendong dam wall to Wellington township paddle is 34km of at time fast moving water. This paddle is for experienced and returning paddlers only. This paddle is supported for breakfast at the dam wall, with paddlers carrying their own morning tea and lunch (provided). Afternoon tea is provided at the caravan park on the banks of the Bell river. The cost of this day is an additional $25.00.
Paddlers - 11
Peter Bique, Cathy Brooks, Russell Hancock, Tim Johnstone, Alan McLeod, Gerry O'Leary, Neil Podlich, David Slattery, Stuart Thomas, Dean Walkom, Alan Wilson
Support
Neville Stapleton
Wellington to Narromine Paddle - Thursday 27 November 2025 - Sunday 30 November 2025
(Blue, Red and Yellow Shirts)
Paddlers - 50
Kirsten Allen, Joanne Arndell, Warren Bain, Peter Bique, David Brake, Timothy Brake, Cathy Brooks, Col Butters, Glen Conway, Lisa Cox, Paul Cusack, Peter Dawes, Wayne Evans, John Friedman, Megan Gray, Gerard Gray, Russell Hancock, Rod Jacka, Tim Johnstone, Paul Jones, Ivars Karklins, Robert Law, Rowan Liebmann, Peter Matthews, Sean McClintock, Alan McLeod, Jordan Mowbray, Tony Mowbray, Dallas Nock, Gerald O'Leary, David Oliver, David Oswald, Stephen Parsons, Neil Podlich, Phil Prentice, Wolfgang Pruckner, Jarrad Pye, Lindsay Settree, David Slattery, Vince Spisso, Charles Summers, Doug Swain, Stuart Thomas, Graham Tink, Dean Walkom, Joel Willersdorf, Alan Wilson, Suzanne Wright
Maybe -
Withdrawals
Jane Baker, Scott Bevan, Kent Heazlett, John Kelly, Gavin Lackey, Paul O'Leary, Andrew Selway, Tracy White, Gerard Zammit
We hope that no one has to withdraw prior to the event. In the unfortunate event that you do need to withdraw, let us know as soon as possible prior to the event. Your registration fee will be forfeited if you do not show up without prior notification,
Coach from Narromine to Wellington 7:00 am Thursday (28)
Kirsten Allen, David Brake, Cathy Brooks, Col Butters, Paul Cusack, Peter Dawes, Wayne Evans, John Friedman, Megan Gray, Gerard Gray, Russell Hancock, Rod Jacka, Tim Johnstone, Paul Jones, Ivars Karklins, Robert Law, Peter Matthews, Sean McClintock, Alan McLeod, Tony Mowbray, Gerald O'Leary, David Oliver, Stephen Parsons, Phil Prentice, Jarrad Pye, David Slattery, Charles Summers, Graham Tink, Dean Walkom
Paddle NSW Single Event Insurance
It is a requirement of this event that all participating paddlers and Support Crew have PaddleNSW Insurance. This is automatically included for PaddleNSW members, and can be arranged as Single Event insurance for non-members and crew. Current cost is $20 for paddlers, free for crew. We encourage all members to join their local clubs and to engage in training activities leading up to November.
Skill Development
The WomDomNom is not an event for first-time paddlers. It is a requirement that participants be able to maintain a speed of 6kmh and negotiate grade 1-2 rapids and this takes practice.
We recommend intending paddlers make contact with a club in your area to further your necessary skills before you register, so you can practise in the boat you will be using on the paddle. We recommend:
Boat Hire
The Macquarie River Paddle Club owns 6 single kayaks that may be available for use by local paddlers if not already allocated.
Platypus:
Platypus:
Saratoga:
Saratoga:
Gecko:
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Would you like to be part of our crew? The roles are many and varied and you can commit for the whole paddle or just a few hours if that's all you can spare.
Send us an email or contact us on facebook so that we can tell you what's involved.
Wednesday Evening Meet and Greet
There will be a meet-and-greet - at the "Lion of Waterloo Tavern", Montefiores St, Wellington - 6:30 for 7:00 pm start.
Seating is tight, so we have a "mingle whilst not eating, sit down to eat" policy. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to sit down over the next 4 days! Name Tags will be on hand!
Land Support (Green Shirts):
Graham Dixon, Bill Joannou, Andrew McKay, David Radcliffe, Darryl Warren, Pamela Warren, David Wright, Rotary Club of Dubbo, others to be determined
Dam Wall to Wellington Paddle - Wednesday (Optional extra)
The Burrendong dam wall to Wellington township paddle is 34km of at time fast moving water. This paddle is for experienced and returning paddlers only. This paddle is supported for breakfast at the dam wall, with paddlers carrying their own morning tea and lunch (provided). Afternoon tea is provided at the caravan park on the banks of the Bell river. The cost of this day is an additional $25.00.
Paddlers - 11
Peter Bique, Cathy Brooks, Russell Hancock, Tim Johnstone, Alan McLeod, Gerry O'Leary, Neil Podlich, David Slattery, Stuart Thomas, Dean Walkom, Alan Wilson
Support
Neville Stapleton
Wellington to Narromine Paddle - Thursday 27 November 2025 - Sunday 30 November 2025
(Blue, Red and Yellow Shirts)
Paddlers - 50
Kirsten Allen, Joanne Arndell, Warren Bain, Peter Bique, David Brake, Timothy Brake, Cathy Brooks, Col Butters, Glen Conway, Lisa Cox, Paul Cusack, Peter Dawes, Wayne Evans, John Friedman, Megan Gray, Gerard Gray, Russell Hancock, Rod Jacka, Tim Johnstone, Paul Jones, Ivars Karklins, Robert Law, Rowan Liebmann, Peter Matthews, Sean McClintock, Alan McLeod, Jordan Mowbray, Tony Mowbray, Dallas Nock, Gerald O'Leary, David Oliver, David Oswald, Stephen Parsons, Neil Podlich, Phil Prentice, Wolfgang Pruckner, Jarrad Pye, Lindsay Settree, David Slattery, Vince Spisso, Charles Summers, Doug Swain, Stuart Thomas, Graham Tink, Dean Walkom, Joel Willersdorf, Alan Wilson, Suzanne Wright
Maybe -
Withdrawals
Jane Baker, Scott Bevan, Kent Heazlett, John Kelly, Gavin Lackey, Paul O'Leary, Andrew Selway, Tracy White, Gerard Zammit
We hope that no one has to withdraw prior to the event. In the unfortunate event that you do need to withdraw, let us know as soon as possible prior to the event. Your registration fee will be forfeited if you do not show up without prior notification,
Coach from Narromine to Wellington 7:00 am Thursday (28)
Kirsten Allen, David Brake, Cathy Brooks, Col Butters, Paul Cusack, Peter Dawes, Wayne Evans, John Friedman, Megan Gray, Gerard Gray, Russell Hancock, Rod Jacka, Tim Johnstone, Paul Jones, Ivars Karklins, Robert Law, Peter Matthews, Sean McClintock, Alan McLeod, Tony Mowbray, Gerald O'Leary, David Oliver, Stephen Parsons, Phil Prentice, Jarrad Pye, David Slattery, Charles Summers, Graham Tink, Dean Walkom
Paddle NSW Single Event Insurance
It is a requirement of this event that all participating paddlers and Support Crew have PaddleNSW Insurance. This is automatically included for PaddleNSW members, and can be arranged as Single Event insurance for non-members and crew. Current cost is $20 for paddlers, free for crew. We encourage all members to join their local clubs and to engage in training activities leading up to November.
Skill Development
The WomDomNom is not an event for first-time paddlers. It is a requirement that participants be able to maintain a speed of 6kmh and negotiate grade 1-2 rapids and this takes practice.
We recommend intending paddlers make contact with a club in your area to further your necessary skills before you register, so you can practise in the boat you will be using on the paddle. We recommend:
- Sydney : The River Canoe Club
- Central Coast: Hunter Valley Paddlesports Club
- South Coast: Australis Canoes & Kayaks
Boat Hire
The Macquarie River Paddle Club owns 6 single kayaks that may be available for use by local paddlers if not already allocated.
Platypus:
Platypus:
Saratoga:
Saratoga:
Gecko:
Gecko:
Home