Dane Article in Denver Post by jacksonkayak | Jun 22, 2012 | Dealer, Press ReleasesGreat article went out via the Denver Post the other day on Dane’s prowess in the 2012 Freestyle circuit. Check it out: http://www.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_20886696/dane-jackson-dominant-pro-kayaker-at-age-18/. Many thanks to our old pal Lee for setting this...
Oh Happy Day! Big Tuna, Ibis and Rogue have arrived for a summer of family kayak adventure! by jacksonkayak | Jun 15, 2012 | Big Tuna, Recreational/Touring, RogueThe McBeath household has been abuzz with action this past month. We’re building a home on the water, family moving, leaving, JK busy, wife’s job over the top crazy, it just never stops. Then… the boats arrived! A brand spanking new fleet including a...
2011 – 2012 PFTS Angler of the Year by jacksonkayak | May 3, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Tournament2011 – 2012 Angler of the Year The PFTS Angler of the Year competition was sponsored by Jackson Kayak. The points were close and the eventual winner had what might be called an uncomfortable lead going into the final event. There were a couple guys who had a shot at...
Outdoor Leadership School opened in Yorkville Il … and EJ will be there! by jacksonkayak | Apr 19, 2012 | WhitewaterPaddle and Trail has announced they will be opening the Outdoor Leadership Center (OLC), a world‐class paddlesport and outdoor skills school with its primary location in Yorkville, IL along the Marge Cline Whitewater Course. The OLC serves the region and nation with...
JKTV Episode 4 – April 2012 by jacksonkayak | Apr 2, 2012 | WhitewaterThe April episodes are here and they are COOL! Great job all for another amazing episode… Enjoy! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CKDJSZQ7Jg[/youtube]
Jackson Coosa (and James) wins World Musky Fly Fishing Championship by jacksonkayak | Mar 27, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing TournamentOk. This years inaugural World Musky Fly Fishing Championships went off at McMinnville, TN this past weekend and our JK team rocked it! Here’s the story, keep in mind that this is a fishing story, so multiply everything by a factor of -2 (except for the fish...
Musky + Big Tuna + Fly Guys = Musky Fly Fishing World Championships by jacksonkayak | Mar 20, 2012 | Big Tuna, FishingOK. So here’s the thing. While the entire Jackson Family whist off to Charlotte to train, then to Jersey Paddler to work hard, I’m off to spend a sunny weekend at Rock Island enjoying some beers and fly fishing for my favorite catch… musky! This...
JKTV Episode 3 – Surfing of all kinds, an amazing featurette on Jason Craig and fun from Down Under! by jacksonkayak | Mar 5, 2012 | WhitewaterIn this episode we have Eternity Hole as our destination piece, surfing your touring kayak as our tip, another Indiana James triumph, Jez brings top 5 tips for whitewater parks, the shot of the month a great profile and featurette of Jackson boater Jason Craig!...
Episode 1 Clips Now up on JKTV Youtube Channel by jacksonkayak | Jan 31, 2012 | UncategorizedWant to see all the destination pieces we’ve done in one playlist? Want the kids to watch every episode of Indiana James? Want to peruse each of our gear reviews, tips or team profiles… now you can! JKTV takes all their full episodes and splits them up...
Shot of the Month Contest! by jacksonkayak | Jan 31, 2012 | UncategorizedFor all those shutter bunnies out there, here’s some fun for ya… take the shot of the month in either photo or video and you’ll be featured on JKTV! Each month we take 20 top photos submitted to us and 4 top videos and send them out to Facebook to...
Muskegon River Voyage of Discovery – By John Krause by jacksonkayak | Apr 20, 2011 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringTake a day off this summer and paddle down the Muskegon River. Each bend in the river will bring surprises of scenery and wildlife. And while you’re in the area…visit what’s left of Michelson’s Landing in Missaukee County; travel down the White Pine Trail and look...
A Florida Journey by jacksonkayak | Apr 19, 2011 | Journey, Recreational/TouringHey all. Nothing like Le Grande Escape from the cold grip of a Canadian spring to break things up, keep the fires burning. This Spring was no different for me, well actually it was, as through the magic of airplane travel I found myself knee deep in slush in the...