Freestyle Nationals 2020 – Covid Format by Jessie Stone | Oct 27, 2020 | Event Coverage, Events, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesFreestyle Nationals 2020 Despite the cancelation of the majority of kayaking events this season due to the pandemic, U.S. Freestyle Kayaking Nationals were held, but under a new and different format. It was great that everyone could participate, regardless of whether...
The Rattlesnake | Housatonic Whitewater Paddling by Jessie Stone | Aug 28, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesNo matter how long you have been paddling, it is always so much fun to discover a new river or section of whitewater. This is especially true when you discover something (or are introduced to, as was the case for me) in your local paddling area. After paddling the...
Inner City Kids Kayaking – Increasing Diversity in Paddling by Jessie Stone | Jul 9, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesDespite kayaking’s origins in the Inuit communities of the far north, modern-day whitewater kayaking is a predominantly White sport and has been for a long time. Yes, there are paddlers of color worldwide, but the majority of kayakers out there are White. In the 17...
Rheinschlucht – The Grand Canyon of Switzerland by Jessie Stone | Jun 16, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesWith the opening of Switzerland internally from lock down, Juerg and I decided to make a paddling trip to Eastern Switzerland, back to the Foder – Rhein and kayak the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. Two years ago, we had come for our first visit and I really enjoyed it –...
Kayaking – Better than Ever by Jessie Stone | Jun 12, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThere has been so much change afoot lately that it’s hard to find steady ground to plant your feet on during this time. Things that felt sure before corona arrived have no solidity now. With the tumultuous turn of events over the last few months and the last week,...
Core Fitness for Kayaking | How to Get Your Core All Fired Up! by Jessie Stone | Apr 29, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater InstructionDepending on where you are and what your opportunities are to get outside, you may or may not be using your core on a regular basis, but no doubt everyone wants to be in the best shape possible to take advantage of paddling as soon as it is possible. To that end, I...
Navigating the Corona Quarantine 2020 | Dr. Jessie Stone by Jessie Stone | Mar 25, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Outdoor AdventuresWell here we are, Juerg and myself, in self quarantine at home in Switzerland after being infected by one of Juerg’s guiding clients. Today is day 9 of quarantine, things are going well. Switzerland went on lock down 1 week ago and all non-essential businesses shut...
Paddle and Life in Uganda 2020 – The Rich, Full Experience by Jessie Stone | Feb 15, 2020 | Rockstar 4.0, Trips, WhitewaterPaddle and Life in Uganda 2020 The days here go by very quickly – especially with so much going on! For the past two weeks, Emily J came to volunteer with Soft Power Health and paddle with me! I felt incredibly spoiled on all counts. It’s funny to think that Emily and...
Uganda Whitewater vs Power | Big End of Year Decisions Impact the Fate of the Nile by Jessie Stone | Jan 10, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureBig End of Year Decisions Impact the Fate of the Nile November 2019 marked my 17th year whitewater paddling in Uganda and the 16th year of Soft Power Health’s work in Uganda. Boy does time fly bye when you are not paying attention to it! Despite the construction of...
Sullivan Falls – Great Anytime by Jessie Stone | Oct 19, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesBetween August and October, I spent more time paddling at Sullivan Falls than anywhere else. What a treat, but it was extra special because I was able to share this incredible place with people I love to paddle with. Somehow, all the planets aligned so that there were...
Beautiful Hot Summer Days = Perfect Paddling Conditions by Jessie Stone | Aug 25, 2019 | WhitewaterBeautiful hot summer days have made local paddling – in all local spots- an amazing treat this summer! In Switzerland there have been great water levels in my two local runs – the Saanen and Simme Rivers, and if that weren’t enough, the wave in Thun has been in! That...
Worlds Spanish Style by Jessie Stone | Jul 26, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines“So who is your kid?” I was asked by Dr. Isabelle from Canada during our meeting in the stairwell at the Pessets Apartments where many paddlers and their families were staying during the recent Worlds in Sort, Spain. “I am the kid!” I responded. Isabelle took a moment...
