Tony and Dominique Lunt and Dave Olson visit Rock Island Ranch! by Will Richardson | Feb 5, 2007 | WhitewaterMy partner, Tony, and his lovely wife Dominique flew in from Tucson, Arizona, while Dave Olson drove in from Greensboro, NC to have a board meeting with EJ and Kristine. Technically it was a board meeting, even if much of what was discussed was done while walking from...
2007 Fun Tour Schedule posted! Come paddle and have fun with Team JK! by Will Richardson | Feb 5, 2007 | WhitewaterKristine and the team have put together as many places to paddle as possible for 2007! It looks like a great time! Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs will be adding dates to this as well as part of their upcoming Hotel Charlie:River of Doubt film tour, which will...
Hotel Charley:River of Doubt- chapter 3 Teaser- Costa Rica! by Will Richardson | Feb 5, 2007 | WhitewaterBrad Sutton saw a canyon that he walked 9 years ago in Costa Rica that he finally got to run, with a 70 footer on the exit! This is just one rapid as part of the 3rd chapter of Hotel Charley: River of Doubt film that is shaping up to become an incredible visual and...
2007 All-Star review! by Will Richardson | Feb 5, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterI received this over the weekend from Jesse Becker of Wisconsin! Hey EJ I just want to start out by telling you how great i think it is that youhave managed to make what we all love to do so much into a family business.It essentially IS the kayakers dream that you all...
We need two more ready to work paddlers to build Jackson Kayak boats here in Tennessee! by Will Richardson | Feb 5, 2007 | WhitewaterWant to work hard (40 hours per week+) from now until the summer? Come on in, or email John Ratliff at jrat@jacksonkayak.com and he’ll provide more details. This position could easily become a long term position, but is only gaurenteed until the summer because...
Never a Dull Moment by Will Richardson | Feb 5, 2007 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Ruth Gordon Today was a great example of the constant action at the Jackson household. I arrived here almost two weeks ago and the saying ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ must have originated in this house. Days go by and there is never a dull...
Joel K in China: Weeks 1 & 2 by Will Richardson | Feb 3, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Joel Kowalski China so far has been the most unique experience of my life. I am still amazed that World Class Kayak Acadmey pulled of the logistical puzzle of bringing 20 people together to this amazing country. I’m still very excited they invited me along as...
Denver Jackson Dealer, chimes in on the importance of the Day Tripper to the paddlesports market by Will Richardson | Feb 2, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringDear Jackson Rec., I just took my first look at the new Day Tripper design on www.jacksonrec.com. I am very impressed with the first designs. It is about time a kayak manufacture produced a recreation kayak for the first time paddler. The current trend seems to be...
PURA VIDA! Costa Rica Trip Report! by Will Richardson | Feb 2, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Boyd Ruppelt The Costa Rica trip happened for one reason. Brad wanted to run big waterfalls, and he had his eye on La Fortuna… What really happened on our trip, turned out to be completely different than what any of us had expected and because of the...
Fun, lightweight, family oriented, confidence inspiring, versatile kayaks for you to make the most of the outdoors! by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringI am very happy to finally bring fun, family oriented, lightweight, confidence inspiring, versatile kayaks to everyone! Jackson Kayak has created a sensation in the kayaking industry with simple sustainable philosophies, a personal “one individual or family at a...
The “Sweet Seat” removable seat by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringEric Jackson and I are working on a removable beach chair like seat for the Day Tripper Elite series that is going to change the experience of recreational kayaking. The “Sweet Seat” is going to open up the great fun that kayaking offers to include...
JACKSON REC IS BORN 2/1/2007 by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Recreational/TouringToday is the big day! JACKSON REC is on the map!!! We are poised for a big first year and all of the staff are working hard to bring the Jackson Rec line of recreational kayaks to a dealer near you!
