headspace Nowra joined Mako today for a brilliant session of dragon boating in the sun on Jervis Bay. The Headspace gang rocked the paddling and kicked some serious butt in the racing. “We are in awe of headspace, a National initiative that supports young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other […]
Chicki Awarded 2022 NSW Dragonboat Coach of the Year
Kristin Chick aka Chicki was today awarded Dragon Boat NSW 2022 Coach of the Year at the DBNSW AGM in Sydney. Celebrations have broken out across Jervis Bay and are expected to continue long into the night, possibly past 730. ‘It’s been amazing to watch the progression of Mako under Chicki’s coaching from a start-up […]
Club Jervis Bay Announces Purchase of New Mako Dragon Boat
Club Jervis Bay, the best little Club in the Shoalhaven, and Mako Paddle Club, today announced a new sponsorship deal that will see Club Jervis Bay purchase a new dragon boat to support Mako’s increasing profile in the Jervis Bay community. Now in its second year, the support of Club Jervis Bay has enabled Mako […]
The Quest of 22 by Special Correspondent Courtney Fladrich
Despite the local torrential rain, dreaded potholes and river crossings, Team Mako was determined to make their way to Canberra in search of fairer weather, a good wholesome day and a few races for the new sweepies Sal and Ryan. Just in Mako style, Mako managed to pull together 22 of the raggiest taggiest paddlers […]
Mako President’s Commitment to Cold War Era Russian Fitness Regime
Mako President Matt Gardiner officially launched the 21/22 season calendar and it promises to deliver a season like no other to the salty Mako Paddle Club members. In a low-key press conference conducted deep in his forest headquarters, El Prez said, “It’s very exciting to feel the weather warming up. The days are getting longer, […]
Mako 2021-22 AGM: New Committee Announced In Election Boilover!
Mako gathered at their Club Jervis Bay headquarters to see out the management team who bought the club through its early days and through the current challenging times. Here’s the rundown from outgoing President Bear. In my second and final year as Mako President, I am proud to say that our club continues to thrive […]
DBNSW States 2021: The Recipe for a Most Excellent Adventure by Chef Chicki
Recipe: Mako Magic Mako Magic calls for simple ingredients, but it’s a stunner. With meltingly brilliant ingredients, a zesty finish and robust flavours, this recipe is a winter must-have. Ingredients 1 x11m dragon boat 35 dishevelled, motley, gangly-looking knuckleheads 1 dash of experience 500GL of rough water 4000kg of neoprene, beanies, and ear warmers 50km […]
Club JB Community Raffle: Team Shark Attack Sets New World Record
12 June 2021. A frenzied hootnanny of over-the-top ticket selling by Team Shark ASttack has catapulted then to the top of the Club JB Community Raffle leader board. Early reports had Lyn Croker swinging from the foyer chandelier and closing deals before people had even signed in. Having spent a month of basking in the […]
New Dragon Boat On the Way! Members and JB Community Rally.
Set a goal, make it real, kick it off in a vibrant and supporting JB community and anything is achievable. That’s right folks, Mako’s fundraising goals have hit the mark and our new dragon boat is on the way. More Water Than Boat We love good old Boat 5 and she has happily toured JB […]
