Makai Lakes Outrigger Canoeing Club

21/09/2026

Club Update

A new chapter is taking shape at Makai Lakes OCC.

We’re currently working hard behind the scenes to secure our new home and get everything in place for the upcoming season.

There’s plenty happening, and we’re looking forward to building on the club’s strong foundations, getting everyone back on the water and welcoming some new faces along the way.

There will be no paddling sessions for the remainder of this month, but we’re confident we’ll be back up and running within the next 2–3 weeks.

If you’re interested in coming along and paddling with Makai Lakes OCC this season, please send the page a private message to register your interest. Beginners and experienced paddlers are very welcome.

More updates coming soon, and we’re excited about what’s ahead for Makai Lakes OCC!

02/05/2026

28/04/2026

A beautiful day paddling with beautiful people!

09/02/2026

Welcome to all our new followers!
DM us if you’d like to come and give this fun sport a try.
See you on the water!

06/02/2026

Two boats out this morning for almost 13ks around Point Wolstonecroft. Sightings included some stingrays and an huge eagle! Perfect morning, we made it back to shore before the heat set in. Welcome to newbie Brenda and hats off to Debbie and Nicola for some almost straight steering 😉🤩 How lucky are we to live here! 🛶🛶

06/02/2026

Paddling tomorrow at 7.30am
If anyone wants to join us, just DM. Now's your chance!

26/01/2026

Heading out tonight at 5.30pm. DM us if you want to join. All fitness levels welcome. Anyone aged 8 to 80 and beyond. It will be great to have you on board 🛶

22/01/2026

Today we took out some fledgling paddlers who were taking part in Gwando Games, a program of free activities for kids aged 8-11 in Gwandalan, right here on Lake Macquarie. We reckon we might have enough new recruits for a junior team! Fantastic morning for everyone 🛶🛶💦☀️☀️

20/12/2025

Twas a calm day in Gwandalan, no snow to be seen,
But paddlers appeared in red hats of festive sheen.
With the outriggers
afloat and much cheer on display, one in his pijays but it is Christmas hey!
They splashed into Christmas the Aussie bush way.

No reindeer, no sleighs, just paddles and mates,
Some graceful, some wobbly, defying all fates.
So raise up a cheer for this sun-burnt band,
The Gwandalan paddlers — festive, fearless, and just slightly damp.
Merry Christmas!!

12/12/2025

A beautiful day out on the lake today. The water was crystal clear and very calm.
We then came back to shore and did a Huli drill. This is where we capsize the boat intentionally and work together to right the boat and get back to shore. Teamwork is the key and the drill was a success. Well done everyone!!