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 […]
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 […]
AusChamps Day 2: Badass Ang, Magical 11:00 & the Kiwi Seagull Attack
500m racing is challenge when you swap from the madness of the splash and dash 200m, and Mako arrived on a crisp Gateway Lakes morning ready to write a new chapter in the Book of Mako. With a super cool #makomojo vibe flowing through the hobo camp, Mako headed into the Senior A Mixed standard […]
AusChamps Day 1: Hobo Camping Adventures
Day 1 of AusChamps would always prove to be a big adventure for the Club Jervis Bay sponsored Mako Paddle Club as they arrived to battle it out with Australia’s biggest and best clubs. And rise to the challenge they did. Hobo Park With the crew arriving bright eyed and ready to take up residence […]
AusChamps2023: Download Your MakoTV Live-Streaming Race Guide Today!
That’s right, folks, if you can’t make it to the 2023 AusChamps in Albury this year, you can kick back in the comfort of your home (or office) and catch all the action LIVE! AusChamps will again this year be live-streamed, and you can tune in to catch your favourite Mako’s crews as they get […]
AusChamps: One Prem Woman to Lead Them All
In the annals of great paddling adventures, the 2023 AusChamps Prem Women’s Crew will be a tale retold over many a drink at future Mako get-togethers. With the mantra of ‘all aboard’ echoing across the water, Mako will be fielding a Prem Women’s 20 crew this year with just one Premier aged paddler. Yep, you […]
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 […]
