Great Semi-Final Rides by the Top 5 Finalists… What will they do today? by Will Richardson | Oct 1, 2008 | WhitewaterAugust 31, 2008 The Semi-Finals saw some great rides yesterday with all 5 paddlers in the 500’s or higher and Nick being in the high 800’s. Today is the finals and I’ll bet we’ll see some really big scores! With Stephen Wright, Nick Troutman,...
Ed Anderson from Idaho sends in his hunting/fishing exploits with the Day Tripper by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2008 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringIt’s bow hunting season in Idaho. After spending 10 days in the woods, busting my A$$ to get a big buck or bull down, I decided to change fields. I grabbed my new Jackson Daytripper 12 and set out on a 5 mile stretch of the Payette River with my bow, fishing...
Jackson Kayak Committed to Using Cross-linked Polyethylene in 2009! by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2008 | WhitewaterWhile we are the only brand in the world that has not switched from using Cross-linked Polyethylene to linear, it takes resolve and commitment to do so. It is more expensive, harder on the molds, takes longer to mold, and generally costs Jackson Kayak a lot of money...
2009 Season Starts Today! Welcome to Jackson Kayak's 2009 Season! by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2008 | All-Water, Dynamic Duo, Heros, Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater2008 was a challenging, successful, and very busy year for the Jackson family, and the entire Jackson Kayak factory team. It started off with our “Quality First” program which was a huge effort by the entire company to improve quality in every area of our...
Jackson inducted into Whitewater Hall of Fame by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2008 | WhitewaterRock Island, TN – The lifetime athletic accomplishment of reigning World Freestyle Kayak champion Eric “EJ” Jackson will be recognized next month during induction ceremonies into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame. On Oct. 11 at Nantahala...
World Cup Road Trip Film announced by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2008 | WhitewaterAugust 30, 2008 By Jez So I have been very slack in getting updates on the World Cup and there is good reason for that. I have been behind the mic announcing every day but more importantly have been working hard at trying to get as much footage as possible to bring...
World Cup Final- Thun, Switzerland- Saturday- Quarter-Finals- Semi-Finals by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterAugust 30, 2008 I am in Europe, in my fourth week. Kristine is not here. She was pregnant, and had complications, and was in bed rest since June. Emily and Dane are here and I am really enjoying my time with them. Nick, Emily’s fiance’ is also here with us...
Finals Staged up for Tomorrows "World Cup Final" Event by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2008 | WhitewaterAugust 30, 2008 Today was a busy day as the men got cut from 20 to 10, and then 10 to 5. All other classes were cut from 10 to 5 today for tomorrow finals. Here is what I know from memory as I didn’t take photos of the results this time, sorry. Men’s Kayak...
Thun Wave Paddling Photos! by Will Richardson | Sep 29, 2008 | WhitewaterAugust 29, 2008 By Stephen Wright Photos I’m sitting outside the Frienhoff Hotel with Jessica after my prelims rides. It’s sunny and warm and there are huge white swans swimming in front of me. So far I have the lead with 1000 points and EJ is in a close...
Men's Kayak Prelims now finished for World Cup Final- Results Here by Will Richardson | Sep 29, 2008 | WhitewaterAugust 29, 2008 Athletes and coaches looking over the results Men’s K1 Prelims Results WC Final top 20 for quarter-finals Men’s Kayak Prelims Results 26th-55th WC Final Men’s Kayak Prelims Results 56th-77th WC...
Russel Fork Rendezvous Report and Green Reservations by Will Richardson | Sep 29, 2008 | WhitewaterOctober 29, 2008 By Clay Wright Last weekend was the high water release and the Russel Fork Rendezvous’ ‘Lord of the Fork’ race through beautiful Breaks Interstate Park. The leaves were blowing in the breeze and flowing down the river with over 50...
