JBK - AUSTRALIAN WOMENS SURF KAYAK TEAM

In a qaurter final heat BonnieTregenza has finished third ending her campaign for the Womans High Performance Surf Kayak Class. Well done Bonnie it was great to see you get through to the Qtrs and fly the Flag for Oz.

Results here : http://www.kayaksurf.net/news.html

Rossco

JBK TEAM - Australian Womens Surf Kayak Team

Bonnie Tregenza has completed her first heat in Portugal and placed first in fine style. Bonnie took on some seasoned competitors and scored the following in her heat. Well Done Bonnie we are all bidding for you an a proud of you efforts in this sport we love so dearly.

1st : Bonnie Tregenza Aus 26points
2nd : Chrstine Bryce Canada 23points
3rd :Robyn Pearcy UK 10points
4th Ainhoa Rementeria Basque Country Spain 7 points.

Conrats Bonie keep u the awesome work.

Scoresheets here : http://www.kayaksurf.net/news.html

Tracy Gibson has arrived back in Oz after tearing the left clavicle joint in an accident in the surf, and is preparing for surgery to repair the injury. A sad ending to Tracy's campaign but I imagine that it wont stop her for long , will it Tracy? We are very proud and wish you the best in your recovery.

Rossco ( from Vancouver Island )Amazing sea kayaking today b the way, Seals, Otters,Birdlife beyond belief and 37degree heat on the west coast near Port Renfrey.

JBK TEAM - Australian Womens Surf Kayak Team

In what can only be described as a devastating blow to Tracy and Bonnie, Tracy has been injured in a pre comp warm up and will be returning home from portugal early. A collision with another paddler has resulted in a serious shoulder injury that will require immediate attention on her return and end her campaign for 2009. Our hearts are with you Tracy and we wish you a safe return and very speedy recovery as it wont be the same in the surf without you.

All our best wishes and a get well soon.
Janet and Ross and all of our Team, family and friends.

For regular updates on the comp see the Blog : http://portugalks.blogspot.com/

JBK TEAM - U.S Outdoor Trade Show

Keeping up with the latest in product design and development s critical in the Outdoor Industry and the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Salt Lake City is the largest of its kind in the world. Janet and I are currently visiting the manufacturer's exhibit discussing innovations and new directions in the industry.It is an incredible event with 23000 visitors and thousands of exhibitors, and after two days we are mind blown by the scope and range of not only what is available now, but what is to come in the next few years.

Janet on the ultimate shopping experience at OR Show Salt Lake City

It is amazing to see the direction of the Paddlesports and Outdoor Industry over here as it follows that the Australian Market will follow closely in its footsteps in the coming years and all indictions are for a huge increase in outdoor activity.

Paddle Pro Director Damien Lindau Janet and I with a well earned Utah Beer 220709

Our next leg will be to Vancouver for a few days working, then some Sea Kayaking in Johnstone Strait in British Columbia.

Cheers Rossco.

JBK TEAM - Australian Womens Surf Kayak Team

Tracy Gibson and Bonnie Tregenza from Jervis Bay NSW fly out this sunday to represent Australia in the World Surf Kayak Championships at Santa Cruz Portugal from the 23rd July till the 1st August. The event will see Tracy and Bonnnie compete in the Womens High Performance Class and after several years of solid training and a previous World Championships behind Tracy and almost 2 years of training and experience from Bonnie they are now perefctly positioned to perform in this field.
From the Team at Mega Australia and Jervis Bay Kayak Co, and from our many clients we would like to wish them the best of luck in the competition as we know that they will shine in this event and fly the flag high for Australia and the sport of Surf Kayaking .

Have a wonderful and successful trip in Europe and we'll see you in the customs hall at Sydney Airport on the 6th August for a beer or two.

For updates on their progress keep an eye on this Blog as I will attempt to keep the results up to date as they come to hand.

Regards

Ross Boardman
Director - Mega Surf Kayaks Australia / Jervis Bay Kayak Co
1/13 Hawke Street
Huskisson NSW 2540
02.4441.7157