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 […]
Mako Launches a New and Simple Philosophy For Everything Dragon Boat: “Have a Go!”
Mako officially launched their new season this week, and along with new adventures, the club is also embarking on embedding a new ‘Have a Go!’ mindset to carry the team forward while also starting the journeys of the next generation of Jervis Bay dragon boat paddlers. Coach Chicki enthusiastically declared ‘Have a Go’ as the […]
Mako 2024 Committee Welcomed Rhawk-Arrgh, rrrooaarrgghh!
The Mako family gathered at our cherished Club Jervis Bay headquarters to bid farewell to our season 2023 committee and roll in a few fresh faces (albeit with a lot of hard intergalactic miles on the clock)for the 2024 season. The Presidential Run-Down Hello Mako! As you are aware, we held our 23/24 AGM today. […]
Mako Goes Green and Gold for 2023 World Championships
This week, Mako farewelled eight members heading off to the World Dragon Boat Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Racing will take place from 07-13 August, with eight Mako members donning the green and gold. Over the course of the preparation, Mako has supported training camps and hosted over 200 paddlers, with Jervis Bay has now being […]
Cool Katz Nails Presidential Address as Mako Parties in the Vines
It was time to finally peel off the paddling gear on Saturday as Mako gathered for the end-of-season MAFTA Awards at the majestic Cupitts Winerty in Milton. The theme was a day at the races under a brilliant blue sky as revered Mako President Simon Katz opened proceeding with a rousing speech here it is….. […]
Mako Hosts Australian Dragon Boat Team Training Camp
In another first for Jervis Bay, Mako hosted a training camp for the Australian Senior B dragon boat crew ahead of the August 2023 World Champs in Pattaya, Thailand. The Senior B(easts) crew from across the country gathered Woollamia with the Bay serving up pristine paddling conditions. With the distinctive Club Jervis Bay sponsored dragon […]
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 […]
