It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Manvers Lake, and we’re excited to share a month of festive activities throughout December. From community events to club celebrations, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you are a Manvers Waterfront Boat Club member or part of the wider community. Community Events Hana’s Santa Dash & Fun Run – Saturday 6th December Kick off the Christmas season with our annual Santa Dash and Fun Run, held in loving memory of Hana

Civic leader joins young dragon boaters for a splash-filled training session at Manvers Waterfront: Manvers Lake, Sunday 2 nd  November It’s not every day you see civic leadership in a buoyancy aid, but this weekend, Madam Mayor swapped her chain of office for a paddle to join the Team Manvers Junior Dragons  for an energetic hour-long dragon boat training session at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club. Before taking to the water, Madam Mayor was introduced to the Junior Dragons  —

Saturday evening brought our annual Spooky Paddle  to life — and what a success it was! Over 60 paddlers took to the water for an evening of Halloween fun and creativity The event featured competitions for Best Fancy Dress  and Best Dressed Craft , with a fierce (and slightly fishy) shark  taking the top costume prize, and a beautifully illuminated SUP board  winning the craft category. From SUPs and kayaks to canoes — and even a dragon boat  — the water was full of glowing s