Niagara Gorge Run… WOW! by Will Richardson | Sep 5, 2007 | WhitewaterThere are some really big lakes in North America, called the Great Lakes, as you may know. They are the second largest source of fresh water in the world. In between Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario (did I mention that the lakes are connected?) is a river called the...
John/Lisa send in a trip report from Napa in the Day Trippers by Will Richardson | Sep 4, 2007 | UncategorizedMarty/EJ, I just wanted to tell you that I took my new 12 foot jacksonrec kayak out on Lake Hennessey here just above the beautiful wine country of Napa,California. I along with my wife, Lisa , and our two Boston terriers, Malcolm and Angus, spent the day leisurely...
First Day Tripper in Europe! by Will Richardson | Sep 4, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringTony Lunt sends in these photos of his nephew paddling the first Day Tripper 10 in Belgium! Looks like this young man is having quite a fun time. Although he is having a great time, this particular boat was sent over to be used by children with special needs. The...
Packing for New FUN Land by Will Richardson | Sep 3, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 3, 2007 By Nick Troutman Well we are off on our way, to the "New FUN Land," as Dane likes to call it. We arrive in Deer Lake Newfoundland tomorrow afternoon, ready to Rock & Roll. We have a great team lined up, from across the spectrum. Dane and...
Expedition Boating in Newfoundland:EJ fast forwarding into the fall/falls by Will Richardson | Sep 3, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 3, 2007 Wow, it is time to switch gears one more time, like a rally car coming off the tar to the dirt. I have been racing through 2007 and it has gone by so fast already I can’t believe it. As president of Jackson Kayak, father of two, husband, athlete,...
Whitewater Symposium a great ticket! by Will Richardson | Sep 3, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 3, 2007 If you have been to the Whitewater Symposium before, you are likely to be there again. If not, then you don’t know what you are missing! Rub elbows and learn about the kayaking industry over the three day event. Also, get great on water...
Day Tripping on Summersville Lake in West Virginia by Will Richardson | Sep 2, 2007 | UncategorizedOctober 2, 2007 I have been on a road trip for the past couple weeks seeing Jackson Rec dealers in the mid Atlantic region. For the past two days I have been in West Virginia and been enjoying all the beauty of Summerville Lake. We have experienced the most beautiful...
Home Movies from the Freestyle Nationals by Will Richardson | Sep 2, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 2, 2007 Here is some footie from the Freestyle Nationals at ASCI last weekend.
Jay Kincaid Reports In by Will Richardson | Sep 2, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 2, 2007 By Jay Kincaid I just arrived back in Reno after a great two weeks of kayaking. As many of you know the California area is in a significant drought so the idea of more water and a new river was very welcome. The Gauley River is one of my top 15...
I Leave Tomorrow by Will Richardson | Sep 2, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 2, 2007 By Dane Jackson Tomorrow I leave for New Foundland for two weeks. I am very excited to do a creeking expedition for the first time. At the Outdoor Retailer Show In Salt Lake City, Utah, Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs showed me their Schedule for...
Women in Whitewater Tips for Paddling by Will Richardson | Sep 2, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 2, 2007 By Devon Barker I am presenting this Friday at Boise State University. I wanted to share the "tips" part of my presentation. For more information the "Women in Whitewater" presentation visit my team page for more information. See...
Regional Team member LP from colorado Springs checks in from National Championships by Will Richardson | Sep 2, 2007 | WhitewaterOctober 2, 2007 By Michael Palmer Hey everyone, Its Michael Palmer (LP) checking in. I am now back at the Gauly for a week before I leave for Africa. For the past two months I have been traveling with world class kayak academy. We have gone to Ottawa, Montreal, and...