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Mako Paddle Club is known for its #makomojo, unyielding determination, and an unbreakable bond forged through countless hours of training and racing thanks to the support of Club Jervis Bay. The club recently embarked on an unexpected adventure. It all began when Mako Paddle Club took up the exciting invitation to compete in the prestigious […]

This modern-day saga tells the tale of Mako Paddle Club, gently encouraged by their coach to embark on a quest to Middle Earth to wrestle dragon boats, have numerous pointless yet amusing adventures, be treated to the incredible hospitality of welcoming Kiwi whanau, and bask in the honour of paddling alongside New Zealand’s best crews, […]

a tale of Mako and ACT Champs by Roving Reporter G This is a silver tale, of pole dancing, dog butts, wardrobe malfunctions, dancing lunatics and back to front wardrobes. Of young love, group snuggles and a scene from Love Actually. A tale of a skeleton crew of silver sharks, a gang with massive hearts, […]

by Roving Reporter Jenny-‘RipTorn’-Pierson Some say watching the flotilla of balloons over the waters of Lake Burley Griffin is spiritual, the reflections dancing happily across sunrise ripples and the serenity and beauty a delight to behold. Not so graceful or serene was the sight of the flatulent Mako rabble rousing themselves from their stupor of […]

Sydney turned on some fine weather for 2024’s Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival, at Darling Harbour., but that is not this story. Mako represented with the largest numbers ever at their 3rd Lunar Festival, but that is not this story. The results were incredible and unexpected with Mako pulling a staggering Top Ten status […]

As the sun rose over Scotland Island, and the palpable excitement filled the air, Mako Paddle Club clambered out of their cars after a 4am start, bleary-eyed, yawning and very much looking forward to their first Beiloon experience. Beiloon Wasn’t a Lot of Things What Beiloon Was The most extraordinary display of #Makomojo ever seen […]

As the mercury climbed, the nerves were palpable, as Mako prepared to race their first ever 500m regatta for the season. For some their first ever. Were we fit enough? Was our technique going to hold up over the distance? What on earth should we expect? These questions were well and truly answered by the […]

This tale is an uncomplicated tale. A simple story of a crew of 20 intrepid Mako who travelled to Canberra and got noticed. While Mako sharks have a heart around 6g, this particular species of Mako displayed heart much MUCH bigger. Here’s the rap from Roving Reporter Jack ‘The Spewer” Stratton. “Some say November 11 […]