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Mega Neutron RV and Scarab Now in production. |
Mega Surf Kayaks Australia are proud to announce that the
Neutron RV and Scarab Composite HP Surf Kayaks are now available in
Australia. Manufactured in Huskisson Jervis Bay
NSW by Ross Boardman these new
models compliment the existing Composite HP line up and ensure a
perfect fit and performance for a wider range of Paddlers.
Mega " NEUTRON RV " Composite
Surf Kayak - Available in 2 lay up options and a huge range of unique
finishes. Click on the link above for technical specs and more detail.
Mega " SCARAB " HP Surf Kayak -
Available in 2 Lay up options and a huge range of unique finishes.
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Surf Kayak Competition - Saturday the 8th March 2008 |
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This Saturday the Make for the "Break Surf Kayak Club"
held it's surf kayak Comp and Social Day at the Magnificent 7 Mile Beach
on the Sth Coast of NSW. With a line up of old and some new faces,
competitors battled it out in 19 minute heats to reach a final heat in the
mid afternoon. This Open Class Competition saw a range of craft and
paddling styles displaying the varying capabilities in some keenly contested
competition.
Final Results :
1st Place : Mick Greaves (NSW Sth Coast)
2nd : Leah Albert (Hobart Tasmania)
3rd Place : Andy Halliday (NSW Sth Coast)
For photos and more detail lease (
click here )
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Surf Kayak Comp and Social Day |
The Draw for this Saturday's Surf Kayak Comp has
been made and the lineup should see a fun day of thrills and spills at
Gerroa. Stay Tuned for the results. Jervis Bay Kayak Co have come up
with the prizes for the event being a Gath Helmet, Solution Paddlegear
Paddle Bag and a Dry Bag from Sea to Summit. We are proud to offer
these prizes to reward our paddlers who are making he journey from as
far afield as Tasmania, Nth'n NSW and Victoria. Good luck guys we look
forward to seeing you on the day. Janet Boardman ( Director Jervis
Bay Kayak Co ).
Ross Boardman and Tracy Garner complete the draw
using a Gath Sports Surf Convertible Helmet for a genuine result
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JBK - Surf Kayaking ( Social Comp and Club Day ) |
 SATURDAY
MARCH 8TH 2008 - 7 MILE BEACH GERROA NSW
Grab your surf kayak and make your way to 7 Mile
Beach Gerroa for a fun filled adrenalin charged day of light hearted
competition and a free surf session to display your latest move.
On offer will be a day of fun and plenty of
action with an open category consisting of a Competition of 20 minute
heats of 2 – 4 Surf Kayakers. Each heat will be scored and judged by
Tracy Garner ( current World No 5 ) and Ross Boardman ( Mega Surf
Kayaks Australia ).
Points are scored based on Surf Maneuvers made in
the power section of the wave. Scoring is based on the top 3 waves of
each heat (maximum 10 waves per heat). The top 2 surfers in each heat
will progress to the next round culminating in a final.
Judges will be looking for range of other skills
including wave selection, correct surf etiquette and length of ride,
and end maneuvers.
We will have a focus on making the day fun whilst
adhering to some necessary safety rules, but we expect to see some up
and coming surfers ripping it up in a relaxed and great social
atmosphere.
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World Surf Kayak Championships - Tracy takes 5TH
Plac overall in Womens High Performance Class 26/10/07 |
JBK TEAM - TRACY TAKES 5TH PLACE OVERALL IN SPAIN .
In nasty onshore conditions the Women's 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.
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World Surf Kayak Championships - Tracy takes 1 st
Place in Qtr Finals at Bakio Spain 24/10/07 |
JBK TEAM - TRACY TAKES 1ST PLACE IN QTR FINALS .
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.
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World Surf Kayak Championships - Tracy is placed No
1 in Open Womens Round 1 / Mundaka Spain |
JBK TEAM - TRACY TAKES 1ST PLACE IN ROUND ONE AT
BAKIO.
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.
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World Surf Kayak Championships - Mundaka Spain |
 Sporting the Aussie Uniform Tracy
Garner (ctr ), Sam James (left ), and partner John Gibson ( Right , wait
for Tracy's Heat in the open Women High Performace Class at Mundaka, Bakio
in Northern Spain. Good luck Tracy, we are all wishing you well in your
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World Surf Kayak Championships - Mundaka Spain |
JBK - Team : Tracy lines up for the World Surf
Kayak Champ's
Tracy and John flew out today 14th
October ,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.
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Tracy Garner - To World Surf Kayaking Championships |
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
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Pilgrimage to Mega |
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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.
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29th April - All Women Surf Kayak Course at Jervis
Bay Kayak Co |
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"What do you get when you get 7 women with great paddling
skills together and perfect 3 foot glassy breaks on a wet day in April".
Sensational Fun and putting new meaning to the term "Girls at Play".
With a hint of Tasmanian Madness about them three of our
participants gave it there all last weekend as they shredded the breaks of
caves beach. not once but coming back for a second effort on Sunday to
join in the Surf Kayak Club day. A bit of wet weather adding to the feel
of the day, " this is a heat wave compared to where I come from " said
Sharron as I felt like a right wooss worrying about the cooler than normal
conditions. Combined with a North American Lady , Tracy, Bonnie Tregenza
and Janet Boardman this was a superb display of Girls At Play. Board
Surfers moved aside as the girls learnt new techniques to add to their
very sound whitewater skills and tested and fell in love with the "Mega"
Line Up. So much so that on Day two we couldn't get our boats back. I
thought I was going to have to steal them back before they flew out to
Tassie. Thanks to Leah, Sharron, Deb and Liz for the determination that
you showed over the weekend, Courses like this are the most
satisfying of all as an Instructor.
1: Leah Mega Prowler 2: Deb
Mega Prowler 3 : Bonnie Mega Maverick
4: Leah charging in the Prowler
5 : Sharron in he Megatron Megatron
6 : Getting the good oil, from Tracy.
Cheers
Tracy Garner and Janet Boardman
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MARCH 2007 - NSW Sea
Kayak Club Surf Kayaking Session R&R Weekend |
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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, Paul Loker, Laurie Geoghegan, Mark Sundin, Nick Gill, and John Wilde.
On occasion 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 Hughes from the "This Is The
Sea" series had a bash demonstrating sound skills in the surf zone.
Thanks again to the guys at NSW Sea Kayak Committee for
allowing us to introduce the guys to our sport and The "Mega Performance
Kayaks " product line, we
had a fantastic time conducting the event and will no doubt offer more of
the same in the future.
Ross Boardman & Tracy Garner
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JANUARY 2007- Neutron & Megatron |
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MEGA Surf Kayaks -
Announce that the World Class "Neutron" and "Megatron" are now
manufactured in Australia in S-Lite Carbon Kevlar Construction. Orders are
now being taken. See our products menu for more info.
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DECEMBER 2006 - Surf Kayaks Manufacture |
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MEGA Surf Kayaks Announce
"MEGATRON" S-Lite now manufactured in OZ. Made to Mega Standards we
are proud of our result and look forward to the "NEUTRON" S-Lite going into
production within the next few weeks. Call us for more details. Cheers -
Rossco & Malcolm
 
Ross Boardman - Caves Beach Sth Coast NSW . "MEGATRON" is capable of
blistering speed for larger framed guys. At 12kilos it's easy to get it to
the beach and offers superior comfort for paddlers 90 kilos to 120kg.
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October 2006 - Surf Kayaks Manufacture |
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MEGA Kayaks Announce
Composite Models to be made in Australia.
Mega Australia have now begun production of the World
Class "Neutron" and "Megatron"
Surf Kayaks. Molds are now here in Australia and being laminated in Jervis
Bay NSW. Keep posted as we develop our products in line with the Mega
International. Kayaks will be available in S-Lite construction (
Carbon Kevlar )in a range of custom colour combinations.
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18th February 2006 - Surf Kayak Courses |
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Kayak Surfing Skill course conducted by Professional Instructor's Tracy
Garner and Ross Boardman at Caves Beach Sth Coast NSW. Course structure
allows for skill progression from Whitewater to Surf Kayaks highlighting
both differences in designs and skills needs to safely enjoy the thrill of
Surfkayaking. Rossco |
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See Weblink for course details
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http://www.jervisbaykayaks.com/EDUCATION%20-%20TITLE%20PAGE.html )
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12th February 2006 - Trade Show |
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Mega Kayaks and Jervis Bay Kayak Co on display at the
Australian Triathlon Championships in Huskisson Jervis Bay. Huge interest
from Ski and Wave Ski Paddlers in the awesome line up of surf kayaks
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3rd January 2006 - Manufacture |
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MEGA Maverick is now
proudly manufactured in Australia in a wide range of colours. MEGA Kayaks
in stock and available for immediate delivery. Contact us for details and
availability on this and the composite line up of Mega Surf Kayaks. See
the recent review
in UK Paddles Magazine Nov 2005.
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1st December 2005 - Manufacture |
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Australian Made Maverick Sample is produced for
approval. Result of the sample , "sensational" ! Production later this
month and orders taken now for immediate delivery.
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November 2005 -Manufacture |
Polishing - Polishing - Polishing -Polishing - Wax on
Wax Off. Hand sanding with final polish.
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24 - October 2005 - Manufacture |
Mega Maverick Mould Arrives In Australia
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15 - September 2005 - Mega Kayaks to be
Manufactured in Australia |
Mega Surf Kayaks - Assigns Surfkayaks.com.au to
manufacture Mega Surf Kayaks In Australia. |
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September 2005 |
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The "MAVERICK" surf kayak is set to be manufactured
in Australia. Mold is purchased by Surfkayaks.com.au and this model to be
readily available by the end of November 2005.
Mega Maverick Surf Kayak at caves NSW
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August 2005 |
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Mega Surf Kayaks release the Maverick Polyethylene
Surf Kayak. We take delivery of the sample and put it through it's paces
on the South Coast of NSW. The Verdict " Electrifying ". See the product
section for more details. |
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29 - 30th January 2005 |
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Mega Surf Kayak Display at the
World Freestyle Championships at Penrith Whitewater Ctr.
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1st January 2005 |
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New retailers - Wetspot
Watersports( ACT ), Kayak4play ( (Tasmania) , Horizon Line Canoes added to our list of
distributors |
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10 - November 2004 |
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The awesome range of Mega and Blue Sky Surf kayaks
arrive in Australia. |
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15 - November 2004 |
The SurfKayaks.com.au is officially Launched. |
