STAKEOUT

by Dane Jackson | Oct 29, 2022 | jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Family Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Video, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Stakeout is always one of my favorite times of the year, its just impossible to be disappointed. This spring was the first time getting to get the Rockstar V on big waves and it was insane, best spring I have ever had. It was the most progressive spring I have had...

FINALLY! | Dane Jackson Stikine

by Dane Jackson | Oct 23, 2022 | Canada, Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Family Posts, River Running, rivers, Video, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

There is nothing quite like finally getting on a run you have always wanted. The Stikine is one of the most iconic sections in the kayaking world, and it just took way too long for me to finally experience it. Fortunately for me it was everything I could have imagined...

Dane Jackson Adventures | Finally made it back!

by Dane Jackson | Apr 8, 2021 | Antix, Creeking, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Family Posts, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

A few weeks ago I needed to head back to Asheville to pick up a few boats I had left after Green Race. I thought I was going to head up for the day then head back to TN to load up for the drive west. But as I was headed to Asheville, I saw that Fayetteville had gotten...

One of the best Zambezi trips yet!

by Dane Jackson | Apr 5, 2021 | Antix, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Between travel restrictions, as well as just trying to be smart about how much travel I actually end up doing, I wasn’t sure what last winter was going to look like. After thinking about it, it seemed like the best option was to head back to the Zambezi. The...

Dane Jackson Whitewater | Checking more than one box; Puma

by Dane Jackson | May 1, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

Despite only having 2 days to spare after my first descent of my dream waterfall; 134ft Salto Maule. I knew I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to go and see another drop I have always wanted to do, Salto Puma. Although I was only a few hours from the airport...

One of my favorite waves in the world! | Corner Wave, Ottawa River

by Dane Jackson | Apr 22, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

In the end Corner Wave really shouldn’t be one of my favorite waves in the world, but it really is. It’s glassy, challenging, and tons of fun. The challenge of figuring out tricks is awesome, because most of the tricks end up going really well once you...

Dane Jackson’s 2019 Highlight Reel

by Dane Jackson | Apr 13, 2020 | Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

It is hard to imagine being able to top a year like 2019. From a near perfect year in competitions, getting basically all the classic waterfalls I have wanted in the PNW, to getting to experience the Indus, and everything in between. It was an incredible year that...

My kind of Hawaii vacation; Wailuku River

by Dane Jackson | Apr 8, 2020 | Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, Zen

Although Hawaii is already known for being one of the best places to travel to, I think we travel to it for a slightly different reason than most people. Located in Hilo, Hawaii, is one of my favorite sections in the world. Depending on the water level, the Wailuku...

Get it while you can; The Zambezi

by Dane Jackson | Apr 2, 2020 | Antix, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

If you haven’t been to the Zambezi yet it 100% needs to be in your schedule. Warm water, fun big water, playspots, cheap living, shuttles organized, it doesn’t get much better. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the Zambezi, just need to have a...

A once in lifetime opportunity; The Detain Waterfall

by Dane Jackson | Mar 24, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Video, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

In October Nick was approached by someone we knew from China about a potential project. Although this guy normally would approach us about doing a competition on 200ft+ waterfalls, Nick was stoked to find out that this time he had a different drop in mind; The Detain...

“A season of records, but I know I can still go faster”; Green Race and Russel Fork

by Dane Jackson | Mar 16, 2020 | Creeking, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

There is hardly a time that creates more buzz than when Halloween rolls around in the kayaking world. Not because people get to dress up and have a few beers as the Joker, but because that means the Southeast races have arrived. The Lord of the Fork race on the Russel...

“Best festival of the season”; Gauley River Festival

by Dane Jackson | Mar 13, 2020 | Event Coverage, Events, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

There are very few weekends in the year that bring together so many kayakers, rafters, and just any person that enjoys the river. The Gauley Festival in Summersville, West Virginia, is always an awesome time. The Gauley River itself is a gem on it’s own, no...