Some teams rely on luck. Some hope for a joker. Mako Paddle Club bought a full deck and played it right. And what a competition it was. This one had all the makings of a Wild West showdown—dust in the air, big guns at the table, and our little regional outfit walking in like they’d […]
The Battle ‘O Beiloon
Now gather round, ye thirsty souls,And pull your stools in near,For I’ll tell a tale of Beiloon BayThat’s best told over beer.’Twas early morn, the tide a-turn,The wind a salty roar,When the Makos came with paddles raisedLike clans to ancient war.At the front where battles first are fought,Where courage sets the sea,Stood Jax and Webby […]
Lunar 2026: Bush Blitz, Ornithology & Electrocutions at the Urinal
Every Mako Lunar campaign has its share of stories, but 2026 yielded the motherload. 37 intrepid souls descended on Darling Harbour in the middle of Mardi Gras in a David -v- Goliath battle, determined to represent the small coastal town of Jervis Bay amongst the biggest metropolitan city clubs in NSW and beyond. And boy […]
Operation Algae Soup: The DBACT 500m Job
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:Survive the DBACT 500m 20’s Regatta. In peak summer heat. In algae-soup water. With zero breaks, fast turnarounds, triple-racing chicks and a race schedule that quietly tested our commitment to Mako Mojo. Mission Brief: Racing? No.Reality: Race training in its purest, most brutal form. Cue the theme music….. […]
Aloha Shoalhaven! It’s Time to Discover Dragon Boating on Jervis Bay.
If you’re fit, feisty, and under 55 — and looking for something new, exciting, and just a little bit wild on Sunday 9 November – then we’ve got a deal for you! In just a few weeks, Mako Paddle Club, proudly sponsored by Club Jervis Bay, is throwing open the doors and inviting you to […]
DBNSW1: Wind, Waves and Wild Mako’s on the Loose
Mako’s first regatta of the season is done and dusted! We definitely blew the cobwebs out in Premier Mixed Standard, pulling our best time of the day and making it through to another heat and final – coming in 3rd overall! Pretty good going for a crew made up of a few Prems and plenty […]
Mako Crushes 26,539 Push-Ups on the way to raising $1535 for Lifeline
This June, a feisty 10’s crew from the Club Jervis Bay sponsored Mako Paddle Club took on The Push-Up Challenge to help #pushforbetter mental health outcomes across Australia. Over 23 days, from June 4 to 26, 2025, our team stepped up and dug deep, completing an incredible 26,539 push-ups and raising $1,535 to support Lifeline. […]
Members, Supporters & Mates Join the 2025 Push-Up Challenge to Support Lifeline.
We’re excited to announce that the Club Jervis Bay sponsored Mako Paddle Club is entering a team in the 2025 Push-Up Challenge, running from June 1st to June 23rd, to raise awareness for mental health and funds for Lifeline Australia. The Mako Push-up Club is going for it! Each day during the challenge, participants aim […]
Paddles Up and Party Down: Mako Closes the Season in Carnivale Style!
This year’s end-of-season celebration was nothing short of spectacular, as Mako Paddle Club members swapped paddles for party hats at our Carnivale-themed awards day. Inspired by the vibrant chaos of Rio, our version included less samba and more sunscreen—but the energy? Unmistakably electric. From colourful costumes to creative games, the club came together to mark […]
