ABOUT US
We are Lakers, a club of friendly dragons who welcome one and all
On Brisbane River you will find us, waterfront residents we enthral
With scales of black, and skin of red, paddles for our feet
Fierce head up front, long tail behind, we sure do look a treat
We launch our boats in sun and rain our hearts and arms are strong
And yet we strive to build and grow to help us paddle long
We value pride and spirit true and effort more than one would do
For we paddle with each other, and for the team...our effort’s true.
We travel far, we wander wide, in regattas we compete
To coasts north and south, and Tasmania we launch our little fleet
To chance our arms, and prove our will, we set ourselves the test
We’re aiming high and growing strong and play against the best
And soon we learn to win respect we must draw upon our passion
With paddle, sweat, tears and guts, and belief, these things we mustn’t ration
Within us all, we’ve found a tribe, a spirit, warm and good
So if you yearn for fun and friends, we think you really should
Resolve to self you must be kind, give yourself the time
and mosey down to Sumners Road, River Hills, the Lakers you will find
So heed the drum, and love the sport we have willingly let take us
To friends and fun and fitness, strong, and say with pride...We Are Lakers
By Simon Taylor (President Lakers Dragon Boat Club)