Rock Island, TN- Whitewater and Fishing Mecca… by ericjackson | Mar 26, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Fishing, WhitewaterWhy do I live in Rock Island, TN… This is a very easy question for me to answer! The Whitewater is amazing! The Fishing is amazing! The beauty of the landscape is breathtaking. One of the most beautiful places in the World! What will you see if you find...
My First Trip to China- Kayaking the Nu River- Chenggang, China- Yunnan Province… by ericjackson | Feb 16, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, the athlete, the teacher, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, WhitewaterI have paddled in many places around the world, but China was still virgin territory for me. It is far away, and without a guide of some sort, getting around in Rural China is not easy as the language barrier is incredible. Reading signs is impossible, and...
EJ’s “My Daily Bread” #Lifewithoutcompromise on his Facebook page… by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, the teacher, WhitewaterI am putting a daily inspirational note where the photo is part of the message on my Facebook fan page, The purpose of this is two fold. First I want to share my thoughts about life, love, kayaking, winning, losing, play, work, with anyone interested in my...
Eric Jackson Turns 50 Years Old- essay and photos through age 45… by ericjackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, Trip Reports, WhitewaterAging is inevitable, and seeing your next birthday is a goal for all but those who no longer want to live. What is the point of seeing another birthday unless you have things you want to do between now and then, anyhow? There is something to be said for what you...
Good Karma in Mexico by ericjackson | Jan 13, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trips, WhitewaterVeracruz, Mexico is home to rugged mountains, jungle, wonderful people, and epic whitewater. In 2006 a first descent Expedition lead by Ben Stookeberry, with Rafa Ortiz, Nick Troutman, Phil Boyer, Eric Seymore, Darin Mcquoid, Heather Herbeck, and I opened up the...
Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, WhitewaterOut of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story; for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best. The moment I give...
Balance- Fulfillment- Hardship-Fun- Success- Challenge- EJ’s Thoughts Today… by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterLife as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone. Emotions and our desire for things greater than a comfortable survival with enough food, water, and warmth to get by make living up to our expectations mentally and physically difficult. Our quest for love...
EJ’s Year End Review of all things Jackson by ericjackson | Dec 31, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater, Wrap UpsIt is the end of one year and the beginning of another. This is the time most people look back on the year in retrospect and create or renew vows for the coming year. In doing so, you get a better perspective on life, remembering so many of the little blessings...
Dane Jackson- a Father’s Essay by ericjackson | Dec 21, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, WhitewaterThere are moments in people’s lives where they look up from what they are doing, and recognize the achievements and talents of others due to some incredible feat, result, or action, or all of the above. This is one of those moments for many people, including...
Creekboating: Jackson Family and a History of Their Creeking Passion.. by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Hero, Whitewater, ZenIt has been a long time since I became a “full time kayaker” and my income came from kayaking. When I was 16 I got my first job as a whitewater photographer on the Kennebec River in Maine. I haven’t looked back since. Back then I was already a...
My First Motorcycle Experience- A One Week Epic Sturgis Ride- A Harley Davidson/GoPro collaboration of Epic Proportions by ericjackson | Aug 12, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, Recreational/Touring, United StatesLife can take many forms, and your daily decisions are what create that form. I got a voice message from Toshi, my athlete manager at GoPro asking if I wanted to go on a “train ride” from August 2nd-9th. My first thought...
Emily Jackson Competes for Her Chance at the Olympic Spot for London for USA tomorrow! by ericjackson | Jun 9, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterI wrote this poem, that I thought I would share… As I am here and she is there… Hi Em, Your my little baby, grown up so much.. Trying out for the Olympics, and likely to do such.. I don’t really care how you race, As long as you have...
