Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club (formerly Nerang River Canoe Club) now has a permanent home at the Boat Shed on Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes.
This page gives current information and gives members and non members information about what's happening.
29/08/2026
VARSITY LAKES RACE — 2 WEEKS TO GO!
Get excited! The countdown is officially on.
Kayak, ski, canoe, SUP or outrigger — whatever you paddle, come along and have some fun on race day.
BBQ at the finish and awesome prizes thanks to Café on Southbay for donating some vouchers.
Register now: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=439823
See you on the water!
26/08/2026
Entries closing tomorrow.
Enter now:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=439822
Something for everyone and great prizes on offer. We are looking forward to seeing you on the water on Sunday.
Elanora Escape 2026 Event registration: Elanora Escape 2026 @ Elanora, Australia. Sunday, August 30, 2026 08:00 (GMT+10) - Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:00 (GMT+10)
23/08/2026
Not long now. Let's hope for some great weather and kind conditions.
Come join us at the Elanora Escape. Something for everyone and great prizes on offer. Check out our sponsors!
Enter now:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=439822
Volunteers welcome.
Elanora Escape 2026 Event registration: Elanora Escape 2026 @ Elanora, Australia. Sunday, August 30, 2026 08:00 (GMT+10) - Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:00 (GMT+10)
20/08/2026
Come join us at the Elanora Escape. Something for everyone and great prizes on offer. Check out our sponsors!
Enter now:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=439822
Volunteers welcome.
Elanora Escape 2026 Event registration: Elanora Escape 2026 @ Elanora, Australia. Sunday, August 30, 2026 08:00 (GMT+10) - Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:00 (GMT+10)
18/08/2026
No excuses any more. Chin up bar installed by Tate, Brad and Jake. Thanks for a Saturday at the shed.
12/07/2026
Another level up on the old racks. Adding room for more boats.
Thanks Tate and Brad for the extension up. Cleaner boat shed, and more room.
What’s next?
Open to suggestions.
05/07/2026
The start to a tidier shed. Thanks to Adam for helping put up the new paddle racks. All paddles hanging neatly. Club paddles on the side with the club boats and private paddles on the same side as the private boats.
25/04/2026
CURRUMBIN CAPERS PADDLE
5km &10km flat water (tidal) course options
Sunday 3 May 2026
Join us for this mass participation invitational paddle event for all – paddle at your own pace. No ENTRY FEES but a $5.00 donation per paddler would be appreciated.
NOTE: Boat numbers will be issued, and paddle times will be available. Four (4) wave starts – competitive 10km & 5km and non-competitive 10km & 5km.
11/04/2026
Big day in the singles at the Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon Championships.
1st for Lobby and 5th for Josh. Paddle Queensland