Jesse Coombs’ point and shoot camera catches Newfoundland lifestyle and some action by Will Richardson | Sep 12, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 12, 2007
An epic three days in Newfoundland, expedition wonderland by Will Richardson | Sep 12, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 12, 2007 I’ll start with Tuesday. We drove to Eddie’s Brook and got beta on getting to a waterfall that is supposed to be about 50 feet with a good run on it. Another first descent attempt, but after driving for 4 hours on 4×4 full on roads,...
Niagara Gorge by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Joel Kowalski “…these rapids are level 6. They are the biggest and most deadly rapids in the world…” said the elevator attendant as we descended to river level on the whitewater walk boardwalk on river-left, a.k.a. Canada. As EJ has said,...
Some cool pictures from pro photographers by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2007 | WhitewaterPhotos By Jez While I was on the crazy Jackson Kayak Camp Instructional Tour I met a few amazing professional photographers that took some spectacular shots. Thanks to Don Sampson, Tom Snelham and Charles Bubb for all their help. Really awesome stuff. Here are a few...
Unexpected rain brings up Mill Creek, WV! by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2007 | WhitewaterPhotos By Stephen Wright After a near-record low water August, West Virginia finally got a good rain last night through this afternoon. And in Fayetteville, it was a storm to the tune of 1 1/2 inches! After looking at levels in the area, we decided to check out a...
World Surf Kayak Championships in Spain by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 11, 2007 By Devon Barker Greetings Everyone! The surf was big today and it took me 30 minutes to get out. That was pretty frustrating but it was great once I made it out. We went to Gernika yesterday. That was neat as the famous tree there is called the...
Shon Cottrill (Flex) and Brad Sutton’s epic adventure down the Elk River Canyon in British Columbia by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterOctober 10, 2007 By Brad Sutton It all started a few days ago with a call to Flex about paddling and to share Thanksgiving weekend together for Turkey Dinner. Which his girlfriend Colleen Gentemann made with many amazing dishes she cooked up for the special weekend....
Review for the 4 Fun and Super Star by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterEric, I wanted to send you a quick email about how impressed I was with the new SuperStar and 4Fun. I’ve been paddling about 6 years and have spent the last 4 in a Dagger Kingpin. I loved the Kingpin because it performed well and was also very forgiving....
Which size Rocker is Right for Me? by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Stephen Wright At 5’4", 145 lbs, I’m rarely the exact target weight or size for any kayak that’s made in 3 or 4 sizes. Maybe you have the same problem on the small side, or on the big size at 190 lbs. Except for the 2 Fun for me and the 4 Fun...
It is now Thanksgiving Day (Canadian) , Monday, October 8, 2007 in Newfoundland by Will Richardson | Sep 9, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 9, 2007 Yesterday, we found the “40 footer” on the Humber River after scouring for a very small trail that is longer than the take out trail of the Gauley and just as steep, but very difficult to follow without paying close attention. The falls was...
All-Star- “Best Playboat Ever Made”… this guy says so! by Will Richardson | Sep 9, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterSubject: All Star Supremacy! EJ! Congratulations on building the best playboat ever made. This is Stephen from Flagstaff. After learning a lot in my Star I picked up the new All Star at CKS this July. I had time for only about 2 weeks in the playholes around Salida...
Whitewater Kayaking | Rec, Touring, and Fishing Kayaks by Will Richardson | Sep 8, 2007 | Recreational/TouringJackson Kayak – Kayak News, Kayak Photos, Kayak Videos and Kayak Stories Join JK Register Boats Dealers Press Archives JK Staff About JK Contact Us JK Films Design/Engineering HOME KAYAKS NEWS JK STORE PHOTOS VIDEOS TECHNIQUES FAMILY CORNER PODCAST TEAM JK...