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.

JBK- Manufacture

Well, I guess our love of the Extreme Sport of Surf Kayaking has come full circle with the Manufacture of the Worlds Leading Composite Surf Kayaks happening right here in JB. Mega Kayaks Australia Jervis Bay , are proud to announce the completion of Moulds for the Megatron and Neutron Carbon Kevlar Surf Kayak. All bets are off now, we have the quality of Manufacture and we have the best testing playground here in the Jervis Bay Area. Our surf Beaches are unsurpassed for surf kayaking. Rossco

JBK - Adventure School Programs

School Programs keep us busy through the month of November and this group have just completed their 9th annual 4 day Sea Kayaking Expedition with JBK Co. Fantastic Weather conditions saw the group of 16 paddle to their basecamp on the St Georges Basin to enjoy above average temperatures and superb paddling in downwind conditions. These trips really bring out the best in the young paddlers and we see a real growth in their abilities over the four days. Culminating in an open sea paddle on Jervis Bay the group spent their last day on the southern rim of the Jervis Bay Marine Park, swimming snorkelling and enjoying the clear water and World Class Sea Kayaking Environment.

JBK Education - Womens Program

Last weekend our popular Women In Kayaking Program was conducted by Tracy Garner and the weekend went off with our participants gaining a high level of competence in varying weather conditions. Jervis Bay put on a show with Humpback Whales and marine creatures sighted throughout the weekend. As Nicci Riley put it : -

"I can't speak highly enough of our instructor
Tracy,her enthusiasm,competence and support was
 amazing.  JBK's equipment, organisation and
support are first class.It is wonderful to spend
 a weekend with like-minded females and to come
out the other end with a new skill and confidence.
I was weary, but not sore, and already looking
forward to my next adventure. I had an absolute
ball ".

JBK Manufacture - Mega Surf Kayaks

Following the success of Mega Surf Kayaks Manufacture in Australia we have embarked on another exciting project. A month or so ago we took receipt of two High end Patterns from Mega UK for the Mega Surf Kayaks in Composite Slite Construction - Megatron and Neutron . Moulds are curently under construction and we expect to see a proto in the next couple of weeks.

JBK Store Update

Like a giant Mechano Set the RSJs are added to create the supports and floor and roof members. Awning girders were laid today and good wether is seeing continual progress.

JBK Education - Assessment Day

What a day, it doesnt get much better than this.Sea Leader candidate Mick Greaves spent the morning demonstrating his sea kayaking and rescue skills last thursday. Perfect weather, and mild Sea Conditions saw Ross Boardman conducting the Assessment whilst on a Sea Paddle both inside and outside Jervis Bay. The Sea Cliffs of Bowen Island are an ideal place to simulate real sea conditions. JBK Course coordinator/Sea Kayaking Instructor " Tracy Garner " and new staff member Craig Rinaldi joined in the day for a refreshing look at the outer edge of Jervis Bay.
During rescue simulation off Bowen Island a female humpback and calf edged within 10 metres of patient Ross Boardman who was in the water with a simulated dislocated shoulder. A very succesful day indeed.

JBK Women In Kayaking Programs

JBK are proud to announce a new program to our already wide range of Kayaking Programs. There has long been a need for specific activities that cater for Women that generally identify with different learning outcomes than men. Our Women In Kayaking Programs provide an avenue for you to achieve a level of confidence that you may otherwise not attain in a mixed environment. Attention given to handling, lifting techniques and overall correct technique that can enable you as a Kayaker to get the most out of this amazing lifestyle. Around 60% of our client base is female and we have 3 professional Female Instructors ( who live to kayak ) to guide you each step of the way. So if it's Calm Water or Sea Paddling this weekend will establish the basis for sound efficient technique and safety, in a fun, relaxed social setting.

See our Adventure Division on our website for more details

JBK Huskisson Store Update

October 6th and 7th saw the arrival of over 40 pre cast slabs to the site and a crane lifeted each into position. Props adjust the level of the walls and JBK Huskisson store takes on a whole new look. Both our store and the 4 units above afford a brilliant view of Jervis Bay overlooking the Whitesands Park.

JBK Huskisson Store Update

Slab Poured and looking real back in Late August. Rain hampering efforts to get moving on the project. Great weather since and Pre- Cast Slab walls installed on the 6th and 7th of October.

JBK Huskisson Store

It's been a long wait but 3 months of rain in a drought area couldn't have been predicted, but we've had considerable movement on our new store. The first sod of dirt was turned back in June and then it began to rain and rain.Foundations took some time,and completed a couple of months ago then the slab was poured, and yesterday it all started happening. Over 40 pre-cast slabs craned into position and our new store is really underway.

JBK Manufacture - Maverick Surf Kayaks

We have just taken delivery of a another batch of Mega Maverick Surf Kayaks and have spent the last week manufacturing and fitting out prior to shipping them. Our new range of colours look superb and will no doubt look great on a wave.

JBK Surf Kayaking Trip

JBK Team back from a two week Surf Kayaking Trip on the NSW North Coast. Brilliant weather and swell conditions saw us all surfing daily enjoying perfect right handers and warm water temps. We had the chance to meet and surf with European Surf Kayakers Sean and Brigitta Egan, displaying techniques that positioned them in the world Rankings at Costa Rica World Surf Kayaking Championships in 2005. Tracy Garner taking every opportunity to perfect her technique and get some serious training for the 2007 Worlds in Spain.