Get Involved
Volunteering is a rewarding experience, with many volunteers returning year after year.
The Riverland Paddling Marathon relies heavily on the dedication and support of volunteers and could not operate without their contribution. Each year, a significant number of volunteers are required, and we welcome anyone who would like to be involved in this fantastic event.
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email with your contact details to
MarathonCanoeClubofSA@live.com.au to discuss how you can support the event.
Each year, a dedicated team from the Victor Harbor–Goolwa Sea Rescue Squadron provides our Rescue and Safety Craft. The four rescue crews, supported by trained volunteers, are highly experienced in delivering effective on-water support.
They operate under the direction of the Rescue/Safety Craft Coordinator, working in communication with the AREG Radio Network. This coordination enables the management of other river users, as our Aquatic Activity Licence permits rolling closures of sections of the Murray River to other power craft for the duration of the paddling event over the three days.
The Amateur Radio Experimenters Group (AREG), in partnership with the Riverland Radio Club (RRC), provide communications and safety support for the RPM and have done so for several years.
AREG and RRC support the event by establishing and operating three dedicated radio networks. These networks are used to track participants along the course and to monitor event progress downstream via the positions of the Rescue and Safety Craft.
More than twenty-five (25) volunteers are positioned along the Murray River from Berri to Morgan, providing continuous coverage over the full three days of the annual June long weekend.
Please take a moment to check their involvement with the event on the AREG Blog