After 18 months of COVID-restrictions, the time finally arrived for Mako to compete in their very first regatta of the 21-22 dragon boating season. And it was a regatta to be remembered for many reasons. The Weather “Try dragon boating” they said. “It’ll be fun” they said. “It’s a summer sport” they said. Hmmm let […]
Mako hits Beast Mode
In a ground-breaking first, Mako Paddle Club took to week 1 of lockdown with the launch of the much-coveted Mako Lockdown Program. Releasing a new Mako Lockdown Workout every day, the club took the bit between its teeth and have been working super hard in the water, on the bike paths, at outdoor gyms and […]
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 […]
Nowra 2021 – Mako’s Rampage on the River
There was movement at the river, for the word has passed aroundthat the Nowra Fundraiser Regatta was underway.It was rumoured that the 8kms, was really 9.5,So all the clubs had gathered to the fray.All the tried and noted paddlers, from the clubs both near and farHad mustered at the golf course overnight.Cause Mako love hard […]
A-Team Rampage at ClubJB Community Raffle
All was quiet at Club Jervis Bay on Saturday night, maybe a little too quiet for some, but there was whisperings that Mako was at the helm of the ClubJB Community Raffle. That’s right folks, fresh off the announcement of Club JB becoming Mako’s major sponsor, the A-Team arrived in their tidy whites ready to […]
