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Paddlesports.
Live commentary, race coverage, athlete stories, and expert analysis from the world of paddle sport. From dragon boat racing to ocean ski, Paddles Ready brings the excitement, competition, and culture of paddling to a global audience.
"AND THEY'RE OFF! Twenty boats, one lane, and Hong Kong harbour has NEVER been louder - this is dragon boating at its absolute FINEST!"
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Fresh Off the Mic
QLD State Titles 2026 - Event Wrap-Up & What's Next
Dougie wraps up the Queensland State Titles weekend with the numbers, the lessons learned, and a look ahead at what's coming for Paddles Ready — including plans for Nationals coverage with more cameras, athlete interviews, and behind-the-scenes content.
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QLD State Titles 2026 - Medal Presentations & Awards
The medal presentations and trophy ceremonies from the Queensland Dragon Boat State Titles — including the Ian Peters Trophy for fastest standard openers and the 500m championship awards.
QLD State Titles 2026 - Race Highlights
The best moments from the Queensland Dragon Boat State Titles in under 5 minutes — closest finishes, biggest upsets, and the races that had the crowd on their feet.
QLD State Titles 2026 - Day 2 Full Livestream
Day 2 of the Queensland Dragon Boat State Titles — nearly three hours of semi-finals, finals, and championship racing. The stakes are higher, the margins are tighter, and the commentary is turned up to eleven.
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The Faces Behind the Mic
Two Voices. One Mission.
Dougie Grevett
Co-Founder & Lead Commentator
A lifelong paddlesports athlete with a background spanning surf lifesaving, ski paddling, kayaking, and dragon boat racing. Dougie still can't watch a race without mentally coaching stroke timing and crew rhythm from the sideline.
As co-founder of Paddles Ready, his smooth analysis paired with Nick's intensity creates a commentary duo that federations, clubs, and fans can't get enough of.
Nick Hando
Co-Founder & Lead Commentator
Immersed in dragon boat racing since 1993, Nick founded the Dubai Diggers Dragon Boat Club and Paddle for the Planet. After decades on the water, the commentary mic was the natural next step.
Known for his high-energy calls and the ability to make a 200m sprint feel like the most important 50 seconds of your life. If there's a race happening, Nick's voice is the one you want calling it.
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Endurance Paddling
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Trusted by Federations, Loved by Paddlers
"Nick and Dougie brought an energy to our regatta that we've never had before. Crews were buzzing, spectators were hooked. They made our event feel like a world championship."
"We've worked with commentators before but nothing like Paddles Ready. They know every crew, every technique, every rivalry. The livestream numbers tripled."
"They don't just call races - they tell stories. Our paddlers felt like superstars. That's what this sport needs more of."
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