Our Watersports, Clubs & Teams
Gold Coast Dragons
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Email: secretary@goldcoastdragons.com.au
Gold Coast Dragons is a dragon boating club that prides itself on having a good time but also working hard to achieve results.
As they say, “Play Hard, Paddle Harder”
It was established in 1991 as a non-profit sporting organisation, priding itself on having fun and keeping fit, as well as competing at local, national and international levels
Gold Coast Master Rowers
Phone: 0450 991 183
Email: gcmrowers@gmail.com
Founded in 2004, 'Gold Coast Master Rowers Inc.' - a Community Rowing Club - has been based at the Varsity Lakes 'Sports House' on Lake Orr since January 2009.
The Club supports rowing at all levels including people who wish to develop their rowing skills for competition, to those who simply wish to keep fit and healthy.
The Club welcomes applications for Membership from current and previously experienced rowers regardless of gender or background.
Varsity Paddlers Club
Phone: 0414 785 080
Email: paddling101@gmail.com
Contact: Ian Frost
Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club was formed in 1989 as Nerang River Canoe Club, and is affiliated with Queensland & Australian Canoeing Associations.
They moved to Varsity Lakes in October 2011 and have grown in membership, but still retain their friendly atmosphere. , Their members consist of juniors from 12yrs through to the more mature & energetic 70+yrs.
If you are just beginning and don’t know much about kayaking just phone the club coach before Friday, and they will arrange a boat and time for you.
The Varsity Vikings
Email: vcrowing@varsitycollege.eq.edu.au
Ideally located on Lake Orr, the ASPIRE Rowing program provides athletes the opportunity to be involved in a sport otherwise not accessible to other schools. The ASPIRE Rowing program takes part in several weekend based regattas throughout the school calendar year, starting with the Gold Coast Regional All Schools Rowing Association regattas.
The ASPIRE Rowing program is conducted as an extra-curricular activity to allow students to access all academic opportunities available at the college, whist providing students with the opportunity to develop their sporting ability.
Currumbin Creek Paddlers
Phone: 0412 753 112
Email: currumbinccc@gmail.com
Contact: Chris Hurley
Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club training from beginners to elite squads operating on Lake Orr.
Large range of club boats available (members only) – kayaks & skis. * Coaching available – beginner to intermediate.
Unbeatable paddling environment – flat water to ocean. * Structured training programs.
Queensland Academy of Sport
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Established in 1991, the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is the Queensland Government’s high performance sports agency responsible for preparing Queensland elite athletes, teams and coaches for world class success. We are proud to be a division of the Department of Tourism and Sport, dedicated with a Vision of “Inspiring Extraordinary Sporting Success”.
Paddle Queensland
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Paddle Queensland Inc is responsible for the management and development of various paddle sports, through events, clubs, recreation, and related education. They have been delivering these types of activities through local councils for over 15 years and have established long term relationships with Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Logan City Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council.
We run a variety of recreational programs for local Councils, run by qualified guides with all canoeing/kayaking equipment provided. Please visit our Events Calendar and use the filter option for Recreation events.
Paddle Australia
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Paddle Australia is the national governing body responsible for the management, co-ordination, development and promotion of paddling in Australia.
These responsibilities include the delivery of the canoe slalom, canoe sprint and paracanoe Olympic and Paralympic programs, the delivery of non-Olympic competitive disciplines (canoe freestyle, canoe marathon, canoe ocean racing, canoe polo, stand up paddling and wildwater canoeing) as well as the promotion and delivery of paddling safety, education, training and recreation.
Shisenkan Kisen Dojo
Phone: 0423 382 247
Email: shisenkankisendojo@gmail.com
Commencing in August 2024, Shisenkan Kisen Dojo is a group that practices traditional Japanese Ninjutsu and Jujutsu and is an is part of the Shisenkan International Kobudo Federation, a traditional Japanese martial art organisation led by Kancho Ron Kosen of the Shisenkan Honbu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan. Kisen Dojo is also a part of Nanzan Dojo based in Brisbane under Shinan Robert Tierney, 6th Dan, Australia’s most senior Shisenkan teacher. Kisen Dojo is a place to learn and practice Japanese Kobudo (old style martial traditions) under the instruction of Dojo Cho Ryan Solomons (3rd Dan) who has been training in these arts since 2005.
Kobudo training trains both the body and the mind with a focus on continual self-improvement. Classes are for adults and teens of all ages from 16 years of age (earlier on application) and no previous martial arts experience is necessary. Kisen Dojo takes a slightly different approach to delivery of martial arts training based on the student’s age group and abilities so that everyone can both learn and enjoy in a safe but fun and challenging environment.
Collectively, the meandering roadways, abundant green and lake perfectly balance the trade and commerce that’s burgeoning within this pocket of the Gold Coast, making it a superb locale for work or play. What more could you ask for in a suburb?”
Ron Clarke – Gold Coast City Mayor, 2004–2012