Upper Caney Fork run requires the right tools by Will Richardson | Nov 30, 2005 | WhitewaterNovember 30, 2005 Want to get to the take out, all the way in? You will need a good 4X4 with LOTS of clearance and differential lock. It was fun to put my whitewater assult vehicle to good use yesterday. 1988 Toyota Landcruiser does the trick, fully loaded with boats...
Jay Kincaid and Lisa Beckstead get engaged!!! by Will Richardson | Nov 30, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterNovember 30, 2005 I got this email from Jay today: Big news since my last update. Lisa and I are engaged! We are both really excited as are our family’s. Other then that, the weather has changed to almost winter weather. The mountain has been hit by some snow,...
A few photos of EJ, Dane, Stephen, and Clay enjoying the SE Rain by Will Richardson | Nov 30, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterNovember 30, 2005 After waking-up to 1.3" of rain in the gauge this morning, we excitedly scrambled to decide what to do. After initially leaving to run the Cain Creek/N Chick, we re-checked gauges at the JK plant and diverted our mission to Caney Fork. It was...
Boyd Ruppelt becomes Jackson Kayak’s newest Regional Team Member today by Will Richardson | Nov 27, 2005 | Rockers, WhitewaterNovember 27, 2005 I am very excited to welcome a 21 year old young man who has big potential in the kayaking world. He is passionate about paddling, especially creekboating, and has a caring, positive personality. He is the right person to help Jackson Kayak in its...
Jay has a moment to reflect on how nice it is that his Jackson Kayak is bone dry, because it has no holes in it, and a great cockpit rim by Will Richardson | Nov 26, 2005 | WhitewaterJay has a moment to reflect on how nice it is that his Jackson Kayak is bone dry, because it has no holes in it, and a great cockpit rim November 26, 2005 Hey EJ, A Cold day like this reminds me of how lucky I am to have a dry boat. I am still wearing shorts on the...
Thanksgiving turns out to be a great day, sweet, new photos, new puppy… by Will Richardson | Nov 25, 2005 | WhitewaterNovember 25, 2005 Photos We adopt a stray puppy, surf Rock Island hole, top waves, and Brave Wave, then eat an amazing dinner, thanks to Kristine and her mom. Emily beats met a chess, Dane beat me yesterday, what is going ON?! My kids are supposed to be in awe of my...
Dane puts his video camera to use on Thanksgiving Day Brave Wave paddle by Will Richardson | Nov 25, 2005 | WhitewaterNovember 25, 2005 Brave Wave is a dynamic, tough to set up moves on, but really fun wave/hole. On Thanksgiving morning we headed out for some pre-turkey surfing and Dane set up his video camera on the rocks. Surfs up! Thanksgiving 2005 at Brave Wave 7.5 MB Windows...
Short facts worth knowing about Jackson Kayak products by Will Richardson | Nov 25, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterNovember 25, 2005 Bullet Point facts that may improve your kayaking. 1. EJ’s Playboating DVD’s have a separate chapter that shows you how to get to the Zambezi or Nile, where to stay, and contact information. 2. The Happy Seat and Happy Thruster fit any...
Wesley Bradley sends this Thanksgiving treat by Will Richardson | Nov 25, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterNovember 25, 2005 Looping a Super Hero in a Pool? Super Hero Pool Loop Video 3.92 MB Windows Media Player 🙂 EJ
Happy Thanksgiving! by Will Richardson | Nov 24, 2005 | WhitewaterNovember 24, 2005 Photos Today is Thanksgiving, and also Kristine’s birthday. The Caney Fork is releasing at 3,600 cfs (Rock Island) until noon, the sun is shining and we just finished breakfast, sweet! Kristine’s aunt Connie and cousin Tim are here for...
You wanted more INNER CITY??? Here ya go! by Will Richardson | Nov 21, 2005 | WhitewaterNovember 21, 2005 Photos It was 4:00 am Thursday morning in Rock Island. Why was I awake? Oh yeah, travel…weather.com informs me that Watertown, NY will be snowing and 35 degrees. Why would I leave the warmth and beauty of Rock Island for such brutal cold? After...
Czech Republic/Team JK member Jacob Nemec shows his new move, “Bitter Kiss” by Will Richardson | Nov 20, 2005 | WhitewaterCzech Republic/Team JK member Jacob Nemec shows his new move, "Bitter Kiss" November 20, 2005 Jacob is a junior paddler that I met in Australia this past January. Every once in a while somebody sends in a move like this and it is WOW! Great job Jacob!!!...
