Worlds Log #2, Grand Prix/ Reno Debate/ Results So Far and Moves in the Flatwater! by Emily Jackson | Apr 22, 2011 | UncategorizedWorlds Training Log #2 So far this year I have competed in three Rodeos: Alabama Mountain Games T’Ville Triple Crown NOC Shootout I have so far won all three, and moving on to my next event in a couple weeks. Everyday has been a blast and so far the only days I...
NOC Shoot Out Day One Report! by Emily Jackson | Apr 17, 2011 | Events, Rockstar, WhitewaterHey Everyone! Today was the preliminary round for the NOC Shoot Out. It started off hot and sunny but as the day dwindled on the clouds came in and made it a bit cooler. Tons of people came out anyways and the spectator crowd was one of the biggest I have ever seen! I...
T’Ville Triple Crown Good Times and Results by Emily Jackson | Apr 13, 2011 | Events, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe T’Ville Triple Crown has wrapped up once again, and man was it exhausting! But exhaustingly fun! This is a very unique event in the sense of events it has… Its two days long and both days we compete in three disciplines of whitewater kayaking. Saturday started off...
Alabama Mountain Games- More Fun Then Ever Before by Emily Jackson | Mar 29, 2011 | Events, WhitewaterAlabama Mountain Games- More Fun Then Ever Before The Alabama Mountain Games has always been a kick start event for me and helps get me fired up for the season to come. With a fun water fall event, boater cross, freestyle, and big trick contest, there is no...
Jason Craig- Update on his Recovery Day 2- The New IRON MAN by Emily Jackson | Mar 24, 2011 | WhitewaterJason Craig- THE NEW IRON MAN For those of you who haven’t heard, our beloveded Jackson Kayak Child (not so childish anymore) ran a 30 footer two days ago, only to land on a rock and break several body parts, to be exact, his back and pelvis- OUCH. No serious nerve...
I Dream of Africa- Emily’s Recap of 6 Life Lessons in 6 Visits to Africa by Emily Jackson | Mar 22, 2011 | WhitewaterYou always hear the saying “I Dream of Africa.” Like any dreams with constant dedication and belief, it can become a reality. Well dreaming of Africa is always a dream of mine but luckily through my parents and my own strong desire I have visited it 6 times so far....
Emily’s Training Log #1 by Emily Jackson | Mar 22, 2011 | UncategorizedEmily’s Training Log #1 – Africa Training-Complete We just got back from Training in Africa and my paddling crew consisted of Dad, Dane, Clay, Nick, Stephen and Jessie Stone. Now each one of these guys really know how to paddle and I felt like with every...
Rocking Out in Uganda- Short and Sweet, Yes Mom I am Alive Update! by Emily Jackson | Feb 23, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterHey Everyone. I hope all is well back in civilization! I am still in Uganda with 3 more weeks to go! It has been an incredible experience so far and like always I cant believe how amazing this country is. They Kayaking has been fantastic. While on the lemon we are...
Emily Jackson’s Rock Star S Review by Emily Jackson | Feb 20, 2011 | Rockstar, Whitewater Hey Everyone the past few weeks I have been spoiled rotten paddling almost every day in my brand new Rock Star S. Every time Dad tells me he is redesigning the boats I am like but my boat is already so good! Little do I remember how much better each...
Rocking Out in Uganda- Emily Jackson’s First Two Days in Uganda and in the RockStar! by Emily Jackson | Feb 16, 2011 | Rockstar, Team JK, WhitewaterHey Everyone! I am in Uganda right now, paddling the monumental Nile River! I only arrived the day before yesterday, did a little park and play and then today ran the Day 1 Section. The Day 1 Section has some classic big water rapids from Bujagali Falls, to 50/50 to...
Bruises, Ice Cream Headaches and Omega Loops: Now Time for Monkeys, Tan Lines and Big Water! by Emily Jackson | Feb 9, 2011 | Whitewater The past couple weeks have been absolutely awesome. Boating has been incredible, with Worlds being earlier this year and the weather not being too harsh we have been getting on the water almost every day. The boys were kind enough to build us backstage hole...
The Villain: Team Testimonials and Talking Points by Emily Jackson | Feb 3, 2011 | WhitewaterJackson Kayak team managers went out this past week and tapped into some of our key team members across the globe to get their testimony on how they are seeing the Villain penetrate the marketplace. This type of outreach to our teams puts a valueable perspective on...
