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 […]
Gandalf Spotted at Beiloon
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 […]
Courtney Left the Iron On and other adventures
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 […]
Regatta 2: Van Gogh Spotted at Lake Burley Griffin
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 […]
Regatta 1: Thank F$%#$#@K For the Caseys
This story has a few threads: Lucky 13, Chicki does “An Al”, Janine Earns a new Scout Badge, Podium Trifectas and #makomojo. 13 Rookies Reign Supreme They say 13 is an unlucky number. Not for Mako. 13 is the number to celebrate, the number about which tales are told around campfires. Mako kicked off their […]
AusChamps Day 5: 200m High Jinks and the 36 Nipple Salute
Day 5 is an interesting day. The end is in sight, the pontoons are close, and spirits were high as we hit out one last time over the splash and dash 200m. With the same weary 20 seniors and a handful of youngsters, Mako gathered strength to throw everything they had on the racecourse for […]
AusChamps Day 4: The Rise of the Amazons
In every great sporting story, tales of challenges overcome, and adversaries conquered abound, and a new chapter was today written through the incredible efforts of our Premier Women’s 20 500m crew. Before we jump into the tale of the tape, I’ll paint a picture for you. Mako arrived at AusChamps with a long-held commitment to […]
Mr Squiggle Announced as New Mako Coach
NSW State Championships has many tales to tell. First timers to a real racecourse rather than the 20cm raging tides of Jervis Bay. Rookie paddlers who have never raced a 500m race before. Expectations were smashed and A Finals were reached. Ryan managing not to snap another paddle. Vomiting ladies, dumpster diving hobos (Glasso) who […]
Shallow Hal spotted on Lake BG
There were murmurs of wonder today in Canberra as the rumour spread quicker than grassfire…… Shallow Hal had been spotted at Regatta 6. As the crowds swelled around the shores of the lake, children pushing through to get to the front to see, all was revealed. It was none other than Mako, a knucklehead gang […]
