Welcome to The Avon Descent
He two day 124km adventure challenge from Northam to Bayswater, Western Australia Powerboat, Kayak, Ski or SUP as a Single, Double or Relay Team Are you ready to Take the Plunge?
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Welcome to The Avon Descent
He two day 124km adventure challenge from Northam to Bayswater, Western Australia Powerboat, Kayak, Ski or SUP as a Single, Double or Relay Team Are you ready to Take the Plunge?
View More
Welcome to The Avon Descent
He two day 124km adventure challenge from Northam to Bayswater, Western Australia Powerboat, Kayak, Ski or SUP as a Single, Double or Relay Team Are you ready to Take the Plunge?
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Join Northam's Avon Descent Association to celebrate the 50th anniversary of WA's longest mutlisport river event. Those who have played an ongoing and important role in the event will be recognised, as well as the 2023 top placegetters.
Join team mates, family and friends for an entertaining afternoon and
enjoy the Avon Descent community atmosphere.
Volunteer at the Avon Descent!
Volunteers are an integral part of the annual Avon Descent and we are seeking your help this year!
The Avon Descent Act Belong Commit volunteer group is seeking personnel for a range of different roles.
Everything from swift water rescue and marshalling, to participant registrations and parking.
If you are interested, please complete a registration form here!
We encourage volunteers with experience, and without, to get involved!
WA’s greatest river race is back in 2021 from the 13-15 August. The powerboats, the paddlers, the festivals and all the excitement of the river.
Sign up now as paddler or powerboater or Contact Us to learn more about being a part of the 48th Avon Descent!
A dedicated team of volunteers specifically focused on the safety of everyone involved in the Avon Descent. Water, Land, Recovery and Communication roles available.
The Avon Descent weekend provides entertainment both on the river, and on the riverbank! Communities in Northam, Toodyay, Swan, Belmont and Bayswater welcome all spectators to catch the thrills and spills at family festival events from Friday 11 - Sunday 13 August.
By Khia Emslie-O’Brien Paddle Ambassador Luke Dooley shares his inspiration and passion towards the annual Avon Descent race. Mr Dooley entered his first race