EJ clinics in DC are on for this Saturday and Sunday! by Will Richardson | Jul 6, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 6, 2006 Contact Monique at Valley Mill Kayak School/Shop to reserve your spot in any of the following clinics: Sat. July 8 ….. Beg/intermediate 9:00am to 1:00pm Learn your strokes and concepts, get your roll down, become comfortable with getting from point...
Claire sends in a wonderful note about her new Fun! by Will Richardson | Jul 5, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 5, 2006 Hey EJ, I just thought I’d email you to tell you how amazing your Fun is. I’ve had my blue Fun since October of last year, and I’ve never found a reason why I should have any other boat. I’m fifteen and I’ve been paddling for...
The “Dutchesses” of Holland send in these photos! by Will Richardson | Jul 5, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 5, 2006 Three lovely ladies of the Netherlands, and Remko, the Duke, travel around Europe in their cool van carrying a fleet of Jackson Kayak boats. They are only 18-19, and 20 years old, but they have years of experience in the kayaking world. We got to paddle...
Colin Kemp (creator of Jackson Kayaks #1 dealer two years in a row, and killer boater) checks in from his new life! by Will Richardson | Jul 5, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 5, 2006 Photos Hey everyone, it has been a while since I checked in. I have a lot to go over, so here it is. First off thanks to all of the Potomac boaters who have supported me and Valley Mill for the last 3 years. It was a great time and a pleasure to serve...
Clay’s July 3rd update from CO by Will Richardson | Jul 4, 2006 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterJuly 4, 2006 By Clay Wright. Learn more about Clay. Still in Colorado! After my 4-day stint on Big South (awesome!) took a break to paddle Gore at 800 with Glen from Salida and a big crew from Arkansas – highlights the ‘double left boof’ and...
Check out Regional Team Member- Rodrigo from Chile by Will Richardson | Jul 3, 2006 | Rockers, WhitewaterJuly 3, 2006 Rodrigo running a 28 meter (88 footer) in his Rocker is pretty awe inspiring, but also his continuous full on paddling all over the world. Check out Rodrigo’s Resume here on his Regional Team page! 🙂 EJ...
12 Year old Jason Craig shares a personal life lesson that is appropriate for anyone at any age by Will Richardson | Jul 3, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 3, 2006 I asked Jason to write me what he learned by competing (and winning) the National Championships. Here is what he wrote: What Fibark taught me by Jason Craig On the day of the prelims I didn’t think to much about the competition. So when it rolled...
Come take a clinic with EJ on the Potomac River on July 8th-9th by Will Richardson | Jul 3, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 3, 2006 Come learn from the source on EJ’s Strokes and Concepts, Rolling and Bracing, River Running, and Playboating! Each class is 3.5 hours long and will be catered to each individual within the group setting. The schedule is: Sat. July 8,...
Ruth Gordon checks in from Canada by Will Richardson | Jul 2, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 2, 2006 By Ruth Gordon. Learn more about Ruth. Ottawa River Update, July 2nd: It was great to be home on the Ottawa this week. After 5 weeks on the road I was excited to try some of the things I’d learned (specifically the McNasty) on features that were...
Check out Boyd’s Girlfriend Samantha, who is in her second season of boating, now in a Hero by Will Richardson | Jul 2, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterJuly 2, 2006 Hey man… Sam has REALLY been enjoying her new pink Hero. Being a good technical paddler and a girl… it really compliments her skill more than any other boat she’s used… giving her the speed she’s always lacked…...
A crew hard a work on the new Jackson family home by Will Richardson | Jul 2, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 2, 2006 Check out the lead crew: Keith is our general contractor friend and we are lucky to have him lead the way! Weasel and his brother, and their crew are a gifted crew of framers who are making a good thing even better! The house will be dried in soon! 🙂 EJ...
Getting ready for a Sunday morning ride, Rocksey wants to lead the way by Will Richardson | Jul 2, 2006 | WhitewaterJuly 2, 2006 Our new puppy Rocksey is quite good with horses, but the horses are still not sure if they have to listen to her or not. Anne, the horse, untied her lead rope to get some better grass, but Rocksey picked it up and took her where she wanted. Emily,...
