Kayaking with Dolphins on Jervis Bay

JBK - Whale Encounters

This is the time of year when anything can happen in Jervis Bay. The water is cool, the weather is crisp and the wildlife , unbelievable. This winter has proved to boast the highest numbers of migratory whales, and this week we have had two Southern Right Whales along the Hyams Beach to Nelsons Beach strip. One of the whales is supporting her calf and the other is believed to be pregnant.

Sthn Right Whale - Headstands off Greenfields Beach

Janet and I ventured out today for our trip towards Hyams Beach and were lucky enough to spend almost three hours floating near her. Keeping a minimum distance of 100mtrs, was at times difficult as she expressed an interest in both of us and surfaced several mtrs away from both us. Although quite intimidating, she was very gentle and spent hours lying on the surface only to lay vertically with her tail in the air. Appearing also to become more animated when the whale watching boats and pleasure craft approached. The enormity of this whale was only evident when her head would stand out of the water, spyhopping to get a clear view, only to roll on her side and perform head stands.

Janet gets a close up encounter with the pregnant female Sth Right

An incredible day that reminds us of the beauty and simplicity of Sea Kayaking. As Spring and Summer approach , the paddling only gets better with more whales, dolphins, seals and penguins being sighted every year.

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JBK Paddlers Club - Whitsunday Island Trip

JBK Paddlers Club have returned from a brilliant week of laughs and gorgeous paddling in the Whitsunday Group of islands in North Queensland. As with all adventures, this trip had all elements of weather, characters and excitement including sun,wind, rain and perfect sunsets. Salty Sea Dog Sea Kayaking provided us with a local guide, Mark who assisted Tracy with the task of leading the intrepid JBK Paddlers from Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island to Hook Island and back to Shute Harbour by luxury barge. The 4 day kayaking trip and overnight stopover in Airlie Beach before and after the trip proved to be a very popular option and will be an annual event in our calender to satisfy the needs of Paddlers of all levels.

Tracy has put together a fantastic YOU TUBE video below of the trip, and you can follow the adventure of the JBK Paddlers Club on Facebook. Be sure to check out our club details on our website and book in early to be on next years trip to avoid disappointment.