The Border Canoe Club (BCC) has been in existence since 1987, and represents the river Canoeing and Surfski disciplines in the greater East London area. In recent years, the resurgence in popularity of paddling has meant significant growth for the club, which now has over 300 members. A number of national Surfski and river canoeing paddlers have come out of the BCC, and the club continues to produce world class paddlers.

The club is very active, with no fewer than twenty races organised each year. The weekly highlight for many is the Time Trial. Every Wednesday evening, paddlers test their times over a 9,4km river course. This is followed by a social gathering of families and a hearty meal in the clubhouse.