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.

JBK Co Huskisson Store - Building Has Begun

JBK Team are delighted to see the first sod of soil turned on the new Huskisson premises that will be ready for our 10th Anniversary. JBK have been servicing the region with Professional Advice, Sales and Sea Kayaking activities since 1996. This is a huge leap forward for Kayaking in the Region, one of the largest retail premises in the Jervis Bay Area. 200sq mtrs of floor space, huge range of Hire equipment, Courses and Outdoor adventure Gear".Located opposite the shores of Jervis Bay in the heart of Huskisson our new store will feature 3 times the floor space of our current store. Keep up to date with construction as we Photograph and Blog the stages right up until completion. JBK's Vincentia store ( open 6 days ) will remain our base until and beyond completion. Architects impression of our sensational new store. Reality by December 2006.SUMMER 2006/2007 set to be the biggest ever.

Surf Kayaking - Bay Swell at Huskisson Spit

Tracy Garner - Following the big seas in April the sand spit at Huskisson has produced some perfect waves for surf kayaking. Tracy makes for the break in the Mega Prowler. Four consecutive weeks of consistant swell kept all of our staff busy on their time off surfing in our range Mega Surf Kayaks.