SEAWARD KAYAKS AUSTRALIA

Seaward Kayaks - Now based and in production in Huskisson

In a unique partnership beetwen Seaward Kayaks Canada and the newly formed Seaward Kayaks Australia, the brilliant range of Sea and Recreational Kayaks will now be in production in Huskisson Jervis Bay on the South Coast of NSW.

SEAWARD KAYAKS AUSTRALIA DIRECTOR ROSS BOARDMAN -AT THE NEW SEAWARD KAYAK FACULITY IN HUSKISSON IN HUSKISSON JERVIS BAY.

JBK Directors, Ross and Janet Boardman has established a new facility for the assembly and completion of the Seaward TX Thermoformed Sea Kayak Range. The Import and Australia Wide distribution of Seaward Kayaks is now a reality after undergoing extensive research over several years ,and an essentail visit to the Seaward Kayak Facility on Vancouver Island in BC Canada.

In an agreement between Seaward Kayak Director Steve Ree and Seaward Australia's Ross Boardman, Tyson Desmarais ( Seaward Mfg Foreman) flew to Australia to assist in the set up and initial assembly of the first shipment , highlighting the need for quality control and techniques used in manufacture that has set the Seaward Kayak Range aside from other brands.

SEAWARD CANADA'S TYSON DESMARAIS WATERTESTS THE SEAWARD INFINITI 175.

"It seemed an obvious choice to Janet and Myself to partner with Seaward Kayaks in Canada", said Ross Boardman " as they are the industry leader in terms of design ad technology, and it was in fact this technology and the advancements that Steve Ree and the Seaward Team have made in thermoform technology that attracted us to the range".

There are a number of reasons why we have undertaken the assembly and completion in Jervis Bay as the Carbon emmissions from shipping have been reduced by almost 80% as we have been able to ship larger qtys combined with the Recyclable Nature of the new ABS Substrate, we have reduced our impact on our environment significantly.

Complete assembly ,testing and distribution is now undertaken in our Factory in Huskisson using new state of the art pneumatic applicators and proprietary adhesives that become part of the ABS Substrate thereby bonding the parts as one. All accessories are genuine Seaward and Kayak Sport Parts essentially providing a Canadian Designed work of art with an unparalleled finish and quality here in Jervis Bay.

Seaward Kayaks also manufacture the highest quality Composite Sea Kayaks and the Legedary Nigel Foster Kayaks, giving us a range of Sea Kayaks unsurpassed in the industry today.

Keep an eye out for the Seaward Kayak Range in a Professional Kayak Store in your region as we have identified a number of exclusive dealers to service your "Need to go Seaward".

" Escape Life on Land - Go Seaward "

www.seawardkayaks.com.au

Arrange a Test Paddle of one of the Seaward Thermoform Sea Kayak Range.

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Phone 02.4441.7157

Hawkesbury Classic Entrant & Seaward Kayaks

Frank arriving after 110km / 14hrs and 23minutes

The team at JBK would like to congratulate Frank Busch , our regular visitor from Germany on his completion of the Hawkesbury Classic Marathon. Frank and Annette makes the yearly pilgrimage to Australia to participate and catch up on some Sea Kayaking in the Jervis Bay Region.

Frank and Annette Busch making final preparations

JBK offered Frank our brand new Seaward Ascente Sea Kayak for the race and he achieved a personal best time of 14hours and 23minutes. Fantastic effort Frank. JBK Team members Jhn and Tracy Gibson assisted with road crew support and provided moral support and no doubt a great deal of humour to keep Fran buoyed throughout the night.

Frank in the Seaward Ascente - Windsor NSW 24TH oCT 2009

The Seaward range of kayaks offer excpetional quality and build construcution and atention to detail. To veiew the newest Sea Kayaks to hit Australia's shores drop in to our store in Huskisson or view the kayaks a www.seawardkayak.com.au for more details.

Call our store on 02-4441-7157 for more details on the Seaward Kayak Range.

Cheers

JBK Paddlers Club Paddle

After a week of high wind and big swell, it was a relief to be able to get out on the water for the official first paddle of the JBK Paddlers Club. The forecast of southerly winds encouraged us to head down into Booderee National Park for a launch at Iluka, with the intention of heading out towards Bowen Island, with a morning tea break on Murrays Beach before heading back.

Iluka Perfection - JBK Paddlers Club Paddle

Bill, Sandra, Wayne and Mel were all super keen as we packed our boats on the beach, especially as the wind was calm and Jervis Bay was looking its exceptional best, with only a small wave breaking along the shoreline.Sandra & Bill - Open Water

A very gentle following sea allowed us to make fast progress as we made a beeline towards the northern tip of Bowen Island, all eyes peeled for the resident dolphins or perhaps even a seal or a migrating humpback whale. As we approached the island a rolling swell coming through the heads made life a bit more interesting, but it had died off enough that we all felt safe as we passed the tip of the island and headed towards Point Perpendicular for a few hundred meters.
No doubt we all would have enjoyed the open water crossing of the heads, but everyone was keen for a cuppa and some of the famous JBK carrot cake so we turned around and made our way back towards Murrays Beach, taking advantage of the crystal clear water on the inside coast of the island to spot hundreds of fish and even a couple of rays. As usual Bowen Island was full of its resident bird life, with a couple of lazy Pelicans watching us cruise past.

A relaxing rest on the beach left the group recharged and ready for the return leg, where we planned to hug the coastline, again to make the most of some of the clearest water imaginable. Coming past Murrays Beach boat ramp, sure enough a pod of our freindly dolphins made an appearance, coming quite close to our kayaks, but not staying still for a photo. Yet more dolphins were spotted by Bill and Sandra off Hole in the Wall.

Melisa Hanley - Off Bowen Island

The pace slowed noticably along past Scottish Rocks and Bristol Point as everyone took in the beautiful scenery of the northern shore of Booderee National Park until a nice gentle landing back at Iluka meant the end of the trip and an analysis of the stats thanks to Wayne's GPS (13.6klm, average speed 5kph including stops, good performance team!).

Hopefully this will be the start of heaps of great adventures for the JBK Paddlers Club, and thanks to our very first club paddlers for a great morning on Jervis Bay.

Matt Goodwin .

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.