2023 – whitewater kayaking in Norway with 2 babies by capucinethomaslepine | Jul 3, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn 2023 I spent 44 days kayaking, which I am happy with considering I gave birth to our second child, and did not travel anywhere for kayaking. My boyfriend kayaked as much as me so that together we got 88 days which is not bad for a small-kids family! The secret is...
2022 – full kayaking season in Norway by capucinethomaslepine | Feb 22, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Norway, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn 2022 I was kayaking only in Norway. I spent 70 days on the water while working full time, being the mum of a 1-year-old child and expecting a second one. It is possible when you decide to prioritize it and get the support you need, and do not forget to get some...
2021 recap : Kayaking life with a baby in Norway! by capucinethomaslepine | Feb 24, 2022 | Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Norway, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesA recap of year 2021 In total 95 days kayaking in 2021, most of them right home on Gaula river and its tributaries, and 13 trips in Bua canyon. Out of homerun adventures were followings: trips in Trondelag region, to Stjørdal, kayaking the Sona and to Oppdal kayaking...
Paddling or Kayaking After Giving Birth by capucinethomaslepine | Jul 29, 2021 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Team Posts, JK Team Posts, River Running, Team JK, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHere is my experience about kayaking or paddling after giving birth. While being pregnant I was trying to get feedback how it would be but didn’t find much, so that is my motivation to write this article. It can be very different for different mothers, and for...
Norwegian Quizz by capucinethomaslepine | Jul 22, 2021 | Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Norway, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesQuizz are very popular in Norway and here is one for you kayaker! 1. Which of those animals has not been observed while kayaking in Trondelag (middle Norway) this year ? A salmon B bear C lynx 2. How do you name a squirrel in Voss dialect ? A magic mouse (magiskmus) B...
2020 in Norway | Whitewater Kayaking by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 7, 2021 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Norway, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHere comes the end of 2020, and time for a brief look back on the year. Each year is a new start with 4 seasons, a plan, and what arrives beyond will and imagination. 2020 has been quite a surprise year for everyone with covid-19 pandemic, but also some bigger...
WINTER KAYAKING by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 5, 2021 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI found winter kayaking healthy, beautiful and fun in many ways. I want to share why I find it inspiring and how to start. Maybe this winter is the moment as travelling to the sun is not as easy as usual. Nature is beautiful in winter too. Being in your kayak gives...
Why your boss loves you kayaking by capucinethomaslepine | Dec 7, 2020 | River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, Zen3 years in Jackson Kayak Teams has resulted in growing both in kayaking and professionally. The thing is when you develop a quality through doing something you love, it will impact your skills also in other domains. I was asked to tell my colleagues in Sweco Norway...
Stretching Routine for Kayakers by capucinethomaslepine | Oct 1, 2020 | Featured Post, Fitness, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, Norway, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater InstructionDid you ever feel stiff or do you just want to give your muscle a nice flexibility to bring your kayaking even further ? I love stretching with friends through a yoga practice – online or physically together, outside in the summer times between kayaking runs or...
Like a Salmon in Gaula by capucinethomaslepine | Aug 6, 2020 | Internationalisation, Nirvana, Norway, River Running, Whitewater Feature, ZenGaula river is located in Middle Norway, it is a place with a long history beloved by salmons and kayakers alike. Gaula whitewater is a threat for locals from Trondheim region who knows the side creeks as Sokna, Bua, Fora, Hauka, Stavilla and Ena can offer deep scenic...
The great year 2019 – Freedom and Reality by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 20, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn 2019 what’s new is that I really took rest in the equation. As time goes I know what I want and what I need better. I made a plan together with few good friends how I wanted to train and evolve this year. The first half of the year, from January to June I...
8 whitewater qualities by capucinethomaslepine | Dec 15, 2019 | Instructional, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater InstructionHere are 8 qualities for whitewater kayaking, hope it can give you ideas to try new things ! 1- LOOK Eyes are leading your boat. The look should be looking forward to the line ahead of you, focused yet mobile. If you don’t look where you want to go, you will probably...
