You’ve just discovered your new team: the Lakers Dragon Boat Club — one of Brisbane’s most diverse, welcoming and inclusive paddling communities. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or trying the sport for the first time, you’ll find a place with us.

Since 2005, Lakers has been an active part of Brisbane’s vibrant dragon boating scene. The club first took to the waters of Forest Lake and now proudly launches from Riverhills on the Brisbane River.

Dragon boating offers a powerful way to build both physical and mental wellbeing, and Lakers embrace this through teamwork, fitness and plenty of fun. We’re deeply connected to our community, representing the sport each year at the Forest Lake Community Festival and supporting important causes through events like Movember, Pride Day and Mental Health Month.

At Lakers, inclusion isn’t just a value — it’s who we are. We believe our team is strongest when everyone feels respected, supported and free to be themselves. We welcome people of all races, genders, ages, religions, abilities and identities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each person brings.

The best results, the strongest performances and the most meaningful teamwork happen when everyone can show up as their whole selves. In an inclusive team, everyone thrives.

For more information, please visit the AusDBF diversity and inclusion page.

Training Times

Winter                                                                             

Saturday 7.00am-8.30am                                                

Sunday  7.00am-8.30am 

Spring/Autumn          

Saturday 6.30am-8.30am                                    

Sunday  6.30am-8.30am

Location

Centenary Rowing Club

552 Sumners Road, Riverhills

 Lakers Dragon Boat Club

Keen to come and try? Contact:

President - Leroy Neilson - president.lakersdragons@yahoo.com  - 0403 099 055  

    or 

Head Coach - Pani Martin - headcoach.lakersdragons@yahoo.com -  0439 718 545

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Lakers acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we train, play and meet, Meanjin,  and the waters on which we paddle, Maiwar, which gives life to our region. We pay respects to the first nations people of the Jagera and Turrbal tribes, elders, past, present and emerging.

Lakers are proud to be the custodians of the davit arm, accessibility swing for Brisbane City Council, assisting paddlers of all capabilities to enjoy  water sports on the Brisbane river.

For information, bookings or access, please contact:

President - Leroy Neilson - president.lakersdragons@yahoo.com - 0403 099 055