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
- Chinderah Chase Sep 15, 2023Round 4 of the Pacific Coast Marathon Series. Click here to register. The post Chinderah Chase first appeared on Paddle Queensland. The post Chinderah Chase appeared first on Paddle Queensland.
- Big River Canoe Club Whitewater Weekends Sep 15, 2023In preparation for the anticipated Redlands Whitewater Centre for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, Paddle Queensland has started discussions with the Big River Canoe Club to participate in a range of Whitewater weekends. 2023October 14-15. Port Macquarie area / Come and TryNovember 18-19. Mann River / Fun competition 2024February 10-11. Mann … Big River Canoe Club […]
- Australian Masters Games Sep 15, 2023Created by the Confederation of Australian Sport in 1987, the Australian Masters Games is a week-long festival of sport that brings together weekend warriors from around Australia, and the world, to enjoy an extensive sport and social program in an exciting holiday destination. The 19th Edition of the Australian Masters … Australian Masters Games Read […]
- Canoe Polo Summer Series Sep 15, 2023Entries are open for the Canoe Polo Summer series Round 1 at the Gold Coast. All categories are welcome, including team and individual entries for U/18. Please refer to the invitation with this post, and the link to the registration form. For more info message or email Brothers Canoe Club … Canoe Polo Summer Series […]
- SLSQ Endurance Championships Sep 15, 2023The 2023 QLD Endurance Championships hosted by Surf Life Saving Queensland are inviting members of the pubic to participate in Downwind Ocean Ski Events on 30th September at Alexandra Headland SLSC. Downwind Open Male 12km Spec SkiDownwind Open Male 12km Ocean SkiDownwind Open Female 12km Spec SkiDownwind Open Female 12km … SLSQ Endurance Championships Read […]
National News
- PADDLE AUSTRALIA WELCOMES KAYAK CROSS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING BOOST FOR PARIS OLYMPICS Sep 22, 2023Paddle Australia is pleased to be a beneficiary of the Australian Government’s second stream of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Preparation Fund that was announced today. The sport system’s total $5 million funding boost is part of the overall $20 million commitment from the Australian Government announced in July, designed to significantly enhance the […]
- Aussie K1 athletes shine bright on Day 3 of Slalom World Champs Sep 21, 2023The sun was shining for Australia’s Canoe Slalom Team, as all five K1 athletes progressed to the semifinals on Day 3 of the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships at the Lee Valley Whitewater Centre in London. After a tumultuous day on Wednesday for the C1 Heats, Jess Fox had a smooth opening run in […]
- Aussies wrestle with wet and windy conditions on day 2 of Slalom World Champs Sep 20, 2023Wild winds and lashing rain provided a challenging race day for Australia’s C1 athletes at the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in London on Wednesday. With gates swinging unpredictably from gusts over 60km/hr, all five Aussies struggled during Heat 1 of racing, and were relegated to Heat 2 in the afternoon. After finishing uncharacteristically […]
- AUSTRALIA WIN WOMEN’S KAYAK TEAM GOLD AT CANOE SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Sep 19, 2023Australia have opened their 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships campaign on a high, winning gold in the Women’s Kayak Team event at the Lee Valley Whitewater Centre in London. The team of Jessica Fox, Noemie Fox and Kate Eckhardt secured the gold medal in a blistering time of 108.62, 0.29 seconds ahead of Spain […]