In 1993 I did some “grass roots” fundraising on the streets of DC. My first customer writes in 11 years later… by Will Richardson | Dec 14, 2004 | WhitewaterDecember 14, 2004 I received this email today from Brenda, wondering if she got the right person. She sure did! A little history. In 1992 I was the top finisher in the Olympics for the USA in the men’s kayak class. In 1993 I was at risk of not being able to go...
Our Christmas tree goes up today! by Will Richardson | Dec 9, 2004 | WhitewaterDecember 9, 2004 There is nothing like putting up the Christmas tree to put you in the Christmas spirit. A Bing Crosby Christmas CD playing on the stereo, a glass of wine, Christmas cookies, and a quiet evening of decorating the tree is good for the spirit. The...
Cool Jackson Kayak Kids Paddles! by Will Richardson | Dec 8, 2004 | WhitewaterDecember 8, 2004 Finally a true performance kids paddle to go with the Fun 1 and Fun 1.5. These 100% composite kids paddles were designed to be super lightweight, strong, and beautiful. I collaborated with my former US Slalom Team/Olympic Coach Sylvan Poberj on the...
World’s First Surf on the “Braver Wave” today, Rock Island at 30,000cfs by Will Richardson | Dec 8, 2004 | WhitewaterWorld’s First Surf on the "Braver Wave" today, Rock Island at 30,000cfs December 8, 2004 Photos OK, so when does Christmas start and finish? Today Stephen Wright and I crossed the dam early this morning to scout Sieve City for a high water run. We did...
Fun Floats- Jackson Kayak signature float bags by Will Richardson | Dec 6, 2004 | WhitewaterDecember 6, 2004 After 30 years of float bags looking the same, you wouldn’t expect to find any major innovations in them. Well, enter into the world of Jackson Kayak. Paddling without float bags is not a good idea if you ever swim, might swim, ever had a skirt...
Rock Island is like Disney World this time of year! by Will Richardson | Dec 6, 2004 | WhitewaterDecember 6, 2004 Waterfalls, little holes, BIG RAPIDS, BIG HOLES, and Brave Wave all in one neat little package. Today Patrick from Quebec and I paddled the line you see Clay running here and then surfed the play hole at the top of the rapid leading to the main hole,...
Somebody asked me about my pets- here they are by Will Richardson | Dec 4, 2004 | WhitewaterDecember 4, 2004 Photos In 1990, Emily was born and she got a beautiful Dalmatian puppy named Pebbles from Santa. In 1993, Dane was born and that Christmas he got a beautiful Dalmatian puppy named Target. Then in 1997 we moved into our RV for five years with our...
World Championships are getting close, we received our USA Jackets today! by Will Richardson | Dec 4, 2004 | WhitewaterWorld Championships are getting close, we received our USA Jackets today! December 4, 2004 Team USA was always my dream. Having Emily and Dane on the USA Team with me was a dream that seemed too far fetched to consider, but it happened in 2004! Well, it seems so much...
3” of rain here at Rock Island means rivers are running! by Will Richardson | Dec 1, 2004 | WhitewaterDecember 2, 2004 Everything is going around here, and big. Yesterday, Clay, Corey, and I went to the North Chic at the highest level I have run it yet. This is the classic river around here (near Chattanooga). We put on Cain Creek at about noon and the first couple of...
Thanksgiving Kayaking at Rock Island Brave Wave by Will Richardson | Nov 29, 2004 | WhitewaterNovember 29, 2004 We got to run the falls, surf the hole, and of course, surf Brave Wave everyday starting on Thanksgiving Day. Here Dane sets up his own personal video camera and brings some of our Fun session to you. This is Emily’s first Brave Wave session...
David Knight saving lives in Iraq, while making lives better for the kayakers of the world by Will Richardson | Nov 27, 2004 | Rockers, WhitewaterNovembe 27, 2004 My design partner, David Knight, and I are now in our second decade of designing boats together. David and I first designed the “Hotlanta” slalom kayak together in 1994 and made the plug, mold, and boat in his basement. We designed the...
Thanksgiving at the Jackson’s by Will Richardson | Nov 26, 2004 | WhitewaterNovember 26, 2004 Photos We strive to make Thanksgiving a holiday like we grew up with. The turkey, food, deserts, family, and friends all together for a day of relaxing and fun. At the Jackson ranch we have many things to be thankful for. The day started like most...
