Introducing Paddler Score
It is finally here!!
We first posited the idea of a paddler score many months ago in the summer, after shopping it around at a number of events and speaking to paddlers we are excited to bring it to you as part of your 2025 Year in Paddling.
Paddle Logger has always been about creating “better” paddlers though really, it has always been hard to define. We have seen a better paddler as technically proficient, safe and responsible for not only themselves but others and a steward of our ocean environment. Funnily enough this has always been quite hard to quantify. So for 2026, we are stoked to be able to bring something that aims to help do just that. We can all track speed and distances to see our progression, but this doesn’t take into account many other factors. Also it means we have to keep looking at different metrics, some of which arent actually relevant to tourers and adventurers compared to racers or those who just want to get outdoors…
SO enter Paddler Score - one metric to keep an eye on, giving you a top level indication of where your paddling is at.
What is Paddler Score?
It is a unique metric that is made up of many facets of your paddling. While it takes into account your skill, through efficiency and speed. It does not mean the fastest paddler will always have the highest score. It takes into account consistency, responsibility and multi-craft ability. So there are many ways to see your score increase.
We have designed it to aid and promote paddling, a tool for motivation when the temperature drops a bit, or you don’t feel up to heading out - but know you ought to and it is safe to do so!
Your score can go down!!! It won’t be too quick but hopefully enough to motivate you to get back out there.
