Good technique, load management and injury prevention exercise training are key factors to prevent injury in dragon boating. Read on for how to keep yourself feisty, bendy, stretchy and paddling forever. There are 3 levels, so once you’ve mastered Level 1, move on through the rest. Mobility and Strength Exercises Here are some excellent exercises […]
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 […]
To Jindy and Back – A Tale of #MakoMojo
Much like Bag End, there is a sleepy little town on the ocean called Jervis Bay. It is a place which occasionally has some bustle, but generally is full of ordinary people going about doing ordinary things. Nothing terribly exciting happens at Jervis Bay, nothing that is, until recently. Locals have been talking about it […]
The Tale of a Little Club who lived Far Away
Once upon a time, there was a little club who paddled in a small village near the ocean. Whenever they went out, the little club wore badly-stained white Mako singlets, so everyone in the village called them Little White Mako Club. One morning, Little White Mako Club asked their mummy Chicki if they could go […]
Haemorrhoids, Ice Cream and Popped Cherries…It was a Day of Days.
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 […]
