About
Welcome to Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club Home Page
Formerly Nerang River Canoe Club, VLPC moved to the Varsity Lakes Boat Shed in October 2011 and changed its name to reflect the support of the local community.
In keeping with tradition, however the club maintained the club colours of red, white and black and the new logo reflects this combination of the old and the new.
Club members have competed in Marathon & Sprint races, which are held by clubs throughout Brisbane, North & South Coast’s and Northern NSW.
The Club has several Coaches available for learners, and for the more experienced – training sessions & technique improvements.
We provide all relevant information on races that you may be interested to compete in.
This sport is great for fitness or we can get you ready for some competition if that’s what your after.
State News
- Clean Up Australia Day Jan 30, 2023Sick of seeing masks, plastic bottles and other rubbish in your waterways? What better opportunity to get your club and community together for a Clean Up Paddle than on Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday March 5th. Clean Up Australia Day is a great way to get people along on … Clean Up Australia Day […]
- Up-coming National Events Jan 19, 2023Paddle Queensland is preparing to assist with the logistics for the up-coming national events. If you are interested in racing the following events:GP2 – PenrithPA Canoe Sprint Championships – PerthOceania & PA Canoe Marathon Championships – GeelongOceania & PA SUP Championships – Geelong Please register your details: Click here The post Up-coming National Events first […]
- 2023 Oceania & Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon & SUP Championships Jan 17, 2023Entries are now open! 1. Important links Web page Facebook Web page contains all the information about the championships including the first 5 newsletters. Newsletter 1 – Welcome Newsletter 2 – Timetable Newsletter 3 – Registrations. Newsletter 4 – Volunteers Newsletter 5 – Merchandise. The post 2023 Oceania & Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon & SUP […]
- Member Services Jan 11, 2023A key question asked by the community, is what services do Paddle Queensland offer. To help answer these questions, the above document was created which outlines the range of services provided to our clubs and their members. To download the Overview please click here. The post Member Services first appeared on Paddle Queensland. The post Member Services appeared first on Paddle […]
- Skills Workshop Jan 10, 2023Paddle Queensland is committed to improving the services and support provided to the Queensland paddle community. To help up-skill the paddle community we have developed the following workshops: To download the Overview please click here. The post Skills Workshop first appeared on Paddle Queensland. The post Skills Workshop appeared first on Paddle Queensland.
National News
- PERTH LOCALS RELISH OPPORTUNITY TO RACE AT HOME FOR 2023 PA CANOE SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS Mar 21, 2023Canoe sprint paddlers from across the country flocked to Champion Lakes in Perth for the first day of competition at the 2023 Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint Championships. More than 250 competitors put it all on the line, with national titles in individual and team boats up for grabs. On the first day of the regatta, […]
- FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2023 PADDLE AUSTRALIA CANOE SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS Mar 19, 2023The 2023 Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint Championships are set to be held at Champion Lakes in Perth from 21-25 March 2023. Before the competition gets underway, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know including schedules and how to stay up to date. 1. When is the 2023 PA Canoe Sprint Championships being […]
- PA Welcomes Release of Birkdale Community Precinct Masterplan Mar 16, 2023Paddle Australia (PA) has welcomed the release of the Birkdale Community Precinct Masterplan, which features plans for the exciting Redlands Whitewater Centre. PA congratulates Redland City Council on its creative vision, extensive design work and commitment to a sustainable legacy for the community. The Birkdale Community Precinct Master Plan was adopted by Council at its […]
- National Wildwater Champions Crowned in Penrith Mar 10, 2023The Australian wildwater champions were crowned at Penrith Whitewater Stadium last the weekend, as athletes competed in kayaks and canoes across the Sprint and Classic events. Georgina Collin (WA) dominated the women’s Open events, winning both the K1 Classic and Sprint. Similarly, Robert Janiszewski (VIC) won back-to-back golds in the Men’s C1 Sprint and Classic. […]