JBK - TEAM ( SANTA RIDE )

Three years running the annual Santa Ride was held last Thursday attracting 100 santas from all over and 1 Unicycle . The Santa Ride was the idea of Brenda VanHuesen and John Gibson raising $1070 in much needed funds for the Huskisson Fire Brigade. Startin from Vincentia shopping ctr and finishing at the Husky Pub it is one of the major events on the JBK Team agenda. Including some radical Santa outfits the relaxed pace ride of about 2km is a spectacle that creates a Xmas spirit like no other.

WATCH ON YOU TUBE : http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=fLQR-Sm2kdA

Although considered to be a very capable mountain biker in his own mind Santa ( Ross Boardman ) was the only Santa to fly over the handle bars whilst weaving thru the mass of Santas , luckily not breaking anything but his ego was shattered for the night as he made fun of the crash amongst his peers. Tracy Garner , Janet Boardman, Bonnie Tregenza, Andrew Mackenzie, and John Gibson took part also, and we were missing Kim Hair and Mat Goodwin as somebody booked them in to run a Sea Kayaking Trip for the NSW Police Force, so as to keep them busy whilst the inebriated Santas made their way to the pub.

JBK WEBSITE

We are proud to release our new look website that has been 18months in the making. Over the coming months we anticipate releasing many new pages allowing access to the largest range of Kayaking related product, courses, and information anywhere in Australia.

URL Link www.jervisbaykayaks.com

We have invested a lot of paddling time to get new photographs and our promotional video running in the store to give visitors and locals alike a view of Jervis Bay and the Shoalhaven Region and its magnificent environs.

Enjoy browsing our site and although some links will take time to get exactly right we will endeavour to have everything sorted within the next month to remain your source for Kayaking related information.

Cheers

Ross Boardman

Director / Sea Kayaking Instructor L2

JBK TEAM - Tracy places 5th Overall in Worlds.

In nasty onshore conditions the Womens World Surf Kayak High Performance Heats took to the water yesterday with 2 heats of the remaining 8 competitors. 20-30knot winds buffeted the coast making conditions messy and often unreadable for all competitors, it came down to wire with on a couple of points separating the group. Results saw our Tracy Place 5th Overall with 36.5 points and the end of her campaign in Spain. Although disappointed with the conditions, Tracy can hold her head high in the know that this is an amazing result., it has been a tremendous effort to place so high in the rankings for this competition. Congrats Tracy we are all very proud of your effort and cant wait to hear the stories and see the photos of your trip.

JBK - TEAM Tracy takes 1st place in the Qtr Finals at Mundaka

News from the Aussies Camp in Spain and it's all good again. Tracy rated a score of 46.5, in the highest score in the Open Womens High Performance Class in Spain Today. Up against Roberta Borsari from Brasil Tracy gained the upper hand in a close 1 point margin. In a subsequent heat , Tamsin Green from the English Team scores 45.5 also. Tracy's dream run has also seen her entry in the "Rest of the World Team " where she scored a 2nd place in her heat against Valerie Bertrand ( 1st ) , Tracy (2nd ) and Roberta Borsari (3rd place).

Conditions in Bakio have seen nasty beach break conditions and a number of swims have ensued amongst the competitors. The World Womens Semi Finals will see the highest level of competition yet, narrowing the field to eight competitors followed by the final series this weekend. Keep a watch out for our Aussie sensation, the competition just got a whole lot hotter. Go for it Tracy.

JBK TEAM - TRACY TAKES 1ST PLACE IN ROUND ONE.

News just in and the score card says it all. Tracy has surfed her way to the highest score in round one of the Open Women's High Performance Class at Bakio today. The field of 24 of the worlds best female surf kayakers battled it out at the Bakio Break. What an amazing achievement this is. In her words, "I surfed my arse off, Had a great time". Photo after the heat above. Heat Score was 55 points ( twenty points ahead of her nearest heat Rival, Valerie Bertrand from Canada, and 10 points clear of Roberta Borsari from Brasil and 4 points clear of England's Tamsin Green. Qtr Finals are likely to be held on Thursday the 25th October then semi and final in a weeks time. Congratulations Tracy you really are a a legend.

JBK TEAM - NEWS FROM MUNDAKA

Tracy has had a few days to settle in to pace of life in Northern Spain after surviving the traffic hazards of Bilbao. Mixing it up with the Jersey and US Team members at the Mundaka Surf Break. Team supporters Sam James and John Gibson are there to support Tracy's efforts that begin tomorrow 21st October at about 10am Spanish Time, approx 6pm EST. Good luck Tracy, you are flying the Aussie Flag for all of us.

JBK - TEAM ( Tracy off to the World Surf Kayaking Championships )

Tracy and John flew out today bound for Mundaka / Bakio in Northern Spain for her assault on the World Surf Kayaking Championships 2007. Tracy will be competing in the Open Womens Division Heat 6 beginning on Sunday the 21st October. We can view the Surf Conditions on www.bakio.org . The Surf Cam can be controlled and time will be 8 hours behind us .Heats start approx 6pm EST. Sporting the Southern Cross Tracy's Mega Neutron is covered with Aussie flags and the Gath Helmet, sporting the Southern Cross will be worth looking out for on the Surf Kayaking Bulletin Boards . We wish you the best of luck and can't wait t see the photos from the competition. Have a ball guys and go for every wave you can get. Have a pint of Sangria for us.

JBK - GRAND OPENING

The JBK Team and around 70 others attended our Opening Party at our new Huskisson Premises last Thursday night. The value of networking with other local businesses is paramount to the success of Jervis Bay Kayak Co . Janet and I would like to thank all those that attended as we appreciate the continued support from accommodation providers, Tourism Associations, Financial Institutions and Real Estate Agents from Jervis Bay and the many customers and friends that attended. Kim and Glen Hair from Passion Catering in Nowra fed the crowd and a great night was had by all. Finally the launch of our new promotional Video by local Videographer and Producer "Travis Meadows" was so well received that is was seen as a brilliant showcase of not only JBK but the whole area as a magnificent place to live, work and play. Thanks again Travis , we are so proud of the DVD and appreciate your efforts immensely.

JBK - HUSKISSON STORE NOW OPEN

We are proud to announce the Opening of our New Store at Huskisson. Positioned in the Heart of Huskisson, Jervis Bay Kayak Co are ideally situated to provide all of your paddling needs. Drop in and have a browse and have a chat with one of our Professional Staff that can assist with skill based training, day trips and hire of equipment for exploring the awesome Jervis Bay Region. Delivery of kayaks, to your holiday home, party and afternoon BBQ Parties are all possible with our new hire rig. We aim to be as flexible as you require. Welcome to Jervis Bay Kayak Ctr.

JBK - We Are Finally Moving

Alright, we know it's been a long time coming but often the best things are worth waiting for.We have the keys, and we are on the move, 17th-25th September to the brand new store at Huskisson. Our Store will re-open on Wednesday the 26th Sept unveiling afresh look and brilliant new premises. Bigger Floorspace,Better Parking, Better access to water, and more importantly the view is awesome from our purpose built showroom. Overlooking the magnificent White Sands Park and Jervis Bay you will find that "Jervis Bay Kayak Co " just got a whole lot better. With a brand new fleet of Sit On Top Kayaks, New ranges of kayaks, huge range of courses and activities to choose from , JBK Co is now the ultimate Destination Paddlesports Store, unmatched anywhere in Australia for services, product and great advice. Drop in and say gidday and we can offer up to date weather reports, advice on destinations throughout the Shoalhaven and beyond, Certain in the knowledge that our Team of Professional Staff that live the a lifestyle of Sea, Surf and Flat Water Paddling both in and out of working hours are there to meet your every need. Looking forward to catching up with you all in Husky.

JBK Team

JBK - New Sit On Top Kayak Hire Fleet

In preparation for our move to our new premises in the heart of Huskisson we have taken receipt of our latest brand new fleet of Sit on Top Kayaks. Consisting of the fantastic "Mission Surge Double Sit On Top Kayak, Perception Swing Singles, and Innovex Carribe Clear Bottom Kayaks, we will be able to deliver a whole new level of service. Our newly acquired Truck is currently having the frame welded to accommodate the gear in a safe loading rack so as to facilitate ease of access and delivery of kayaks to your holiday house or to the nearest sheltered beach. Call us to arrange kayaks for Birthday Parties , Group Conference activities or just a day out with the Family.

JBK - Team : Tracy lines up for the World Surf Kayak Champ's

We are proud to announce that Tracy Garner, Full Time Training Cooridinator and Professional Instructor at JBK has entered and will be representing Australia in the World Surf Kayak Championships in Mundaka and Bakio in Northern Spain. The Competition which is held over 2 weeks in late October will showcase the highest skill level attainable in the Surf Kayaking Fraternity of which Tracy is right up there. See the latest interview from Portugese Magazine "Kayksurf" right here on this link. It's a great read with some incredible photos, and will give you some insight into a very talented paddler. To learn the skills required to surf at this level requires masses of dedication and ability,all of which we are privileged to have in our Team here at JBK. Tracy will be competing exclusively in a Mega Surf Kayak made in Jervis Bay Australia. Rossco

Direct Link:
http://www.kayaksurf.net/Tracy%20Garner.html

English version till total publication on PLAYAK:

http://ksinterviews.blogspot.com/2007/07/tracy-graner-english-version.html

JBK - Surf Kayaking Trip

Staff and friends have just returned from a week at Crescent Head in Nth'n NSW where the Surf was awesome and the company even better. Camping on the entrance to the beach we undertook a solid week of Surf kayaking and relaxation. With some decent swell, we took to the break and had some amazing rides. The week served as a practice session for Tracy Garner, currently training up for the World Surf Kayak Championships in Spain in October this year. The rest of us, well it was just a great excuse to surf our heads off.

JBK - Surf Kayaking

Ross , just back with a new toy, unable to resist the need to own as many Surf Kayaks as possible I have acquired a new Carbon Scarab made by yours truly, with a little help from Malcolm and the boys at Mega. It was a very interesting week, with new techniques learned, and a lot of laughs. Back to the real world now, although I did manage to get in for a surf this morning with Tracy at the Husky Reef on the tail end of yet another East Coast Low ( 4th for the month ). The verdict on the Scarab, " well it rocks".

JBK - Mega Surf Kayaks Manufacture

Ross currently in the UK working at Mega International. A brilliant week of working with Mal and his team of craftsmen. Learning techniques that position Mega Performance Kayaks as the Number one Surf Kayak Manufacturer in the World. "Working alongside Malcolm was a tremendous honour for me and this trip will ensure that we produce the highest quality product in line with the UK product". "I am amazed at the attention to detail that is given to every kayak that leaves the Mega Factory" Rossco.

JBK - Surf Kayaking

Ross Boardman Mega Oz, Mike Eggleton NSW Canoeing, Tracy Garner Mega OZ

Following a very successful meeting with NSW Canoeing's Mike Eggleton, we have formulated a plan to see Surfkayaking recognised as a discipline in the Australian Scheme. Such recognition comes with the commitment of other states, namely Western Australia and Queensland with events being organised and targeted at increasing the presence of Surfkayak, Waveski and Playboating activities. We at Mega Kayaks Australia are proud to be involved in the initial organisation of the demo days and competitions. Already scheduled are dates in September, February and NSW's first Competition in March 2008. Combined with the Australian, "Make for the Break Surf Kayak Club" activities , there is ample opportunity to build a base of paddlers to increase the skills and experience. So get Training guys we need some rising stars to showcase our sensational sport.

JBK - Sea Kayaking

Never to turn down a chance at good promotion, we hit the jackpot last week when we were asked to be part of the filming for NSW Tourisms New Footage for the upcoming ad campaigns. As a result We met the film crew at the Magnificent Murray's Beach this morning and had a few hours of shooting. To have this opportunity is every small businesses dream, and we juimped at it to feature our Kayak Trips and Jervis Bay. Thanks to Tracy, Kim Mick and Robyn for making their day off available for a great laugh on the water. We expect you should see some of this footage on the big screen near you.

JBK - Education Surf Kayaking Course

It has come to our attention that Surf Kayaking has caught the eye on many paddlers around the country and the world. JBK Surf Kayaking Course has been designed to cater for the needs of paddlers who possess intermediate to advanced skills, those that are required to handle the Addictive and Adrenalin Pumping Surf Zone. Saturday saw a Trio of super keen female paddlers flew up from Tassie, and another keen American paddler( on study time in Australia ) to undertake the program with Tracy, Janet and Bonnie. The result, well, it was a mixture of exhiliration and extreme fun as these new surf kayaking devotees ripped it up at caves beach in an all female Exression Session.Putting new meaning to the the term "Girls at Play", this was no place for the feint hearted, high skill level and competant surf skills were the order of the day. Backed up with another day with the 'Make for the Break Surf Kayak Club "on Sunday and we had the best Surf Kayaking Weekend ever. Perfect glassy 3 footers with the occasional rogue wave to mix it up. As we have always said " if you've got the skills, use them ".Rossco

JBK - Team

Bonnie Tregenza from Charles Sturt Uni in Albury has returned to sit for her Australian Canoeing Sea Leader Award. A busy month ahead where Bonnie will participate in Activities from Sea Kayaking Tours, Courses, Training and Surf Kayaking skill progression not from a novice perpective but from a leadership point of view. Her skills have taken her from a new paddler last december to a Leadership Role, born purely out of the will to succeed and develop a real understanding of what it takes to become an experience leader and guide. We have lined up such a variety of activities that Bonnie wont know whats hit her and then we'll add some night paddling and extreme surf kayaking just to test her out. So far, well Bonnie is taking it in her stride, the Team can't think of what else to throw at her ( ahh maybe some shop time will fix her up ) hey Bonnie. Well Done , you are an inspiration to all new paddlers, next level will be the Sea Kayak Guide Rating.

JBK - Adventure School Programs

Epping Boys High School arrved to be greeted with absolutely perfect conditions for their school holiday kayaking adventure. What a great way to spend time with your mates and a few dads, heading off into the wilderness by Sea Kayak. Our School Sea Kayaking Programs are quickly gaining in momentum. It's what we love to do, as everyone including the staff, ( see photo - they look happy don't they)gets a great deal of satisfaction from the self contained overnight trips. We look forward to taking these guys out again as they took to the paddling like a duck to water. Even caught their own tucker, good job given the optimism of one of the dads as he only bought a lemon for his dinner in the hope of catching his dinner. Flathead all round. Well done guys. Guides ( Tracy, Bonnie, Swampy )

Mega Surf Kayaks OZ - NSW Sea Kayak Club Surf Session

Tracy and Ross lined up at the NSW Sea Kayak Club Rock and Roll Weekend to conduct a Surf Kayaking Session for fellow members. Little did we know that with the interest so high that we would have some of the Country's keenest and what turned out to be most talented Sea Kayak leaders and Instructors. From the the outset it proved to be an adrenalin charged session with surfers taking it all on and providing some massive entertainment. Left to right : Ross Boardman, Tracy Garner, Huw Kingston, Greg Murray, Laurie Geoghegan, Mark Sundin, Nick Gill, and John Wylde. On occassion is wasn't uncommon to see two or three paddlers jostling for priority on the wave resulting in some exciting moves. A special visit from Justine Curgenven and Alun from "This Is The Sea" series had a bash also demonstrating sound skills in the surf zone.

JBK Education School Expeditions

March is one of the most satisfying months for our staff as we conduct a wide range of activities with school from the lcal area and from Canberra and Sydney. The focus of our programs lend themselves to Marine Studies, Outdoor Ed and Biology. Shoalhaven High School in Nowra, Epping Boys High, Alfred Deakin High School in ACT, and Daramallan College in the ACT have all visited the area and had succesful, educational and fulfulling programs with us and we lok forward to seeing them again next year as our kayaking trips are becoming an integral part of their prorgams.

JBK - Glass Bottom Kayaks for Hire

Available in about two weeks we have a radical innovation for the newcomer to kayaking. Innovex Kayaks have designed the ultimate kayak for use in our waterways. The " Lexan Bottom Kayak " allows you to see all that is underneath and will be available for hire on the Currambene, Moona and St Georges Basin Waterways. Our license will allow Jervis Bay under certain wind conditions and these should be checked with our staff to determine suitable days for hire.
Take away hire and delivery available to your holiday house at certain times and from our new store with Rubber Roofrack Hire if you don't have a rack.
- Real Kayaks - " NOT INFLATABLE " , a hard polyethylene sit on top with a Lexan viewing chamber. Quality craft that will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Call Ross for more details.
Kayaks can be purchased from our store , call for pricing details.

SURF KAYAK CLUB SESSION GERROA

Today saw awesome summer weather and a bunch of keen paddlers , how could you not have fun. Although the waves could have been bigger, we were still able to check out the styles of 11 keen surf kayakers. In a relaxed atomosphere, paddlers from Sydney, Southern shoalhaven and Berry took part jumping in and out of a range of Surf Kayaks and putting them through their paces. The potential of the group was clear from the outset when flat spins and 360s were being knocked out by Tracy and Mick, and the first aid kit came out in mid session to repair a cut finger from a broken timber paddle, Tracy leapt at the chance to practice her first aid skills. See the full report on our Surf kayak Website : www.surfkayaks.com.au

JBK Huskisson Store Update

It seems like an age ago that we started the building but we should expect to be in by about May so we can spend winter getting used to the new space. Having two stores will offer an epanded product line , but for now we are busily organising electrics, data, and equipment to update the feel of the place. In the meantime, Mega Kayak Manaufacturing and Sales have taken up a deal of Ross' time whilst Tracy has been on the water daily runing everything from Basic Skills to Private Rolling courses. Janet has focused a lot of her efforts into expanding the range into some superb outdoor clothing and accesories that will be avialable in the upcoming Winter. The next two months is a brilliant time for Sea Kayaking as we enjoy warmer water temps and calmer wind conditions and we look forward to assisting you with all of your paddling needs.

JBK Education - Assessment Day

Charles Sturt Uni Placement Trainee Bonnie Tregenza successfully completed a month of Work Experience with JBK. Bonnie exhibited the highest level of enthusiasm and undertook our complete Australian Canoeing Sea Skills Program culminating in her sucessfull assessment yesterday on Jervis Bay. We congratulate Bonnie as it is a rare quality seeing such a keen and motivated young paddler.

Surf Kayak Club Established Jan 07

Rising from the desire to have surf kayaking social days and eventually competition up and down the coast we have incorporated the "Make for the Break Surf Kayak Club" with NSW Canoeing. All details will be posted on the following website. Social days and use of our Mega Surf Kayaks is part of your membership so if you have a need for speed and real fun this is a great avenue to "Make for the Break"
See this website for more details : www.surfkayaks.com.au

JBK Manufacture - Mega Surf Kayaks

Take a look at these babies. Mega Composite S-Lite Surf Kayaks Manufactured right here in Jervis Bay. We are proud to be able to produce such a world class product using our local Aussie talent. Designed by Surf Kayak Designer and Craftsman Malcolm Pearcey we have just entered a whole new era for JBK. First the extremely succesful Mega Maverick and now the lastest designs straight from Mega Performance Kayaks in the UK.

JBKHuskisson Store Update

Our new store is coming along nicely, albeit a little behind schedule. Roof is on, and is taking shape. Huge interest as our signs have been pastered across it all summer directing customers to our Vincentia Store. Schedule is set for end of April at this stage, so likely to be moving in over the May Period ready for next season.