31 May 2008

JBK - Education Sea Guide Assessments

Last thursday Sea Guide Level 2 Candidates - Matthew Goodwin, Bonnie Tregenza, and Fiona Semmens attended the final assessment event held at Murrays Beach Jervis Bay in the Booderee National Park. Preparation for this day is one that can't be underestimated, as candidates are required to not only exhibit sound paddling skills, guiding and workplace knowledge, but to have a depth of understanding in the field of group management whilst taking into account environment, climate, weather, and local conditions. To ensure a breadth and depth of experience candidates are also required to provide documented evidence of experience in the above. Armed with this knowledge and experience an on water assessment was conducted in open water conditions to satisfy the requirements of the highly rated Australian Canoeing Award.
As the industry assessor for Australian Canoeing in this area, it was a pleasure to conduct the event and confirm the satisfactory result for each of the candidates. I would like to thank Bonnie , Fiona and Mat for their preparedness as it is blatentley obvious when candidates are ill prepared, but no such case on this day was eveident.
Congratulations to each of you. Ross Boardman - Australian Canoeing Sea Assessor JBK

19 May 2008

JBK - New Women in Kayaking Level 2 program

Take a group of 7 enthusiastic women and add some more advanced Sea Kayaking Skills and you have the elements of a sensational weekend. Although predicted to be adverse weather conditions Jervis Bay turned on a cracker with light winds and perfect sea conditions for our "Women in Kayaking Level 2 Program. Instructor Tracy Gibson, spent the weekend outlining the finer points of paddling and some mishap management practice ensured a higher level of skill and confidence was gained by the group.

Plenty of time is taken throughout this program to take in the sights and as you can see by the photo, the scenery in Jervis Bay is second to none. Thanks to Shona for the photos. Check our website for this and our huge range of Sea Kayaking programs to update your skills and get ready for the upcoming season to get the most out of your Sea Kayaking Equipment.

06 May 2008

JBK - Congratulations Tracy & John

All of the Team at JBK would like to congratulate Tracy and John Gibson on their wedding day last Friday. Tracy, JBK's Training Cordinator and Head Instructor, Tracy Garner and JBK's Sea Instructor John Gibson were married in true Jervis Bay Perfection on Greenfield's Beach ( NSW Jervis Bay National Park's showcase beach) at 1pm on Friday the 2nd May followed by a brilliant reception on the Dolphin Watch Cruises Tekin III.The after party at Erowal Bay was enjoyed by all. We had such a great time and thank John and Tracy and their parents for a superb afternoon.
JBK Team - From Left : Bonnie Tregenza, Mat Goodwin,Andrew Mackenzie, Tracy and John Gibson, Ross Boardman,Sam Boardman, Janet Boardman, Ellen Boardman. ( Not pictured ) : Kim Hair, Mick Greaves, Denae Durante.