Distance Paddling at Its Finest! by JK Team | Apr 1, 2020 | JAdventures Main BannerFor Immediate Release- Spring 2020 Jackson Kayak is taken innovated measures to help ensure our paddlers are practicing social distancing through these trying times. The Distanced Duo and Big Stretch are modified kayaks off our Dynamic Duo and Big Tuna Line. Both of...
Outdoormix Winter Edition Snow Kayak 2020 by JK Team | Mar 5, 2020 | France, InternationalisationC’était la 3ème édition de ce Boater Snow Kayak qui a lieu sur Vars, au coeur des Hautes Alpes. Entre coupes d’Europe de ski/snow Slopestyle, Freeride, Jumpline, et Dowhill VTT, on retrouve sur la piste de l’adroit un étonnant balai de kayak. 300 metres de longueur,...
Kayaking in Snow | Winter Outdoormix SnowKayak 2020 by JK Team | Mar 5, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, France, Nirvana, Outdoor AdventuresKayaking in Snow | Winter Outdoormix SnowKayak 2020 This was the 3rd edition of our Snow Kayak Boater X Event which takes place in Vars, in the heart of the Hautes Alpes. A mammoth winter sports festival comprising of Slopestyle, Freeride, Jumpline, and Downhill MTB...
2019 – What a Year It Was by JK Team | Jan 22, 2020 | Austria, Internationalisation, JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureBy: The KUL Brothers Our 2019 isn’t only successful starts in slalom and taming the hole, but above all amazing emotions on wild rivers. All this is due to the fact that JK thought about the youngest and has Fun1 on offer. This small boat isn’t only to help your...
2019 Deception Pass Challenge by JK Team | Jan 18, 2020 | Exploration Feature, JourneyBy: Kyle Thomas The Deception Pass Challenge (formerly the Deception Pass Dash) is an annual race held in December in Washington state. Paddlers in Kayaks, OC’s, SUP’s, Surf Skis, and Rowing Shells come together to endure challenging currents and experience beautiful...
Growing up Kayaking by JK Team | Jan 13, 2020 | Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesArticle by Ben Higson I have been asked countless times questions like how did you start kayaking? How long have you been kayaking? what is your favourite boat? Well let me answer them. I first went in a boat when I was just 9 months old. My mum was a Welsh Team...
Why the Zambezi is One of the Best Kayaking Locations by JK Team | Jan 7, 2020 | Antix, Australia, Exploration Feature, River RunningBy: Andi Brunner In december 2019, I spent three weeks in Africa on the mighty Zambezi. In this blog I am going to show you why it is definitely worth going there. First, some information for those of you that don’t know the Zambezi. It is the fourth-longest...
Tibet – Exploring Himalayas Biggest Rivers by JK Team | Jan 4, 2020 | Austria, Creeking, Nirvana, Outdoor Adventures, WW DisciplinesIn July, me and a crew of well known and capable paddlers went east to explore some tibetian rivers. Besides me, there was Adrian Mattern, Bren Orton, Nouria Newman, Olaf Obsommer, Jochen Lettmann, Thilo Witzke, Matthias Deutsch and Giordano Farina. Tibet is an...
How to Make Your Kayak an Extension of Your Body by JK Team | Dec 27, 2019 | Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionOne of my favorite parts about Jackson Kayaks is that, in tandem with some accessories, I can get the best fit out of any boat I’ve ever been in. For me, having my boat be super snug is the most important thing for me while kayaking. That way, I get maximum energy...
Unclephil’s first post! by JK Team | Dec 16, 2019 | River Running, WhitewaterHi there, I’m Philippe Lavallée and this is my first blog post as a Jackson Adventures regional team member! With this blog, I will try and showcase all the amazing whitewater, events and people from the rich paddling community of La Belle Province, Québec....
A Kiwi at Keeners by JK Team | Dec 14, 2019 | JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, WhitewaterA Kiwi at Keeners By Nick Collier In July and August 2019 during what was an exceptionally cold winter in New Zealand, I was fortunate enough to travel abroad to Canada and take part in the Keener program. My name is Nick Collier, I’m a 16-year-old born and bred...
Jackson Kayak Announces Big Plans For Whitewater! by JK Team | Dec 13, 2019 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, News, Press Releases, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureJackson Kayak always looks towards the future, so while we are rocked by the resignation of our founder and designer – the irreplaceable ‘EJ’ Jackson – we have a wealth of the world’s most experienced paddlers eager to take on greater roles. Clay Wright...
