Dickies Brand Showcasing kayaking and fishing on their home page… by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States, WhitewaterDickies did a piece on their website about me along with a video by Steve Fisher that I think you will enjoy watching. It is a story about Jackson Kayak, and some of our accomplishments as well as a little glimpse into my work life. I...
Why no April Fools Joke this year from Eric Jackson? by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2017 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterSorry about not doing an April Fools this year, people were taking it to seriously! I want to start doing them again, so I need your help! Every year for as long as I can remember, April 1st was a day I could say anything to anyone and try to find some elaborate...
EJ’s- How to Squirt and Splat the Jackson Kayak Antix by ericjackson | Mar 16, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Intermediate Moves, Internationalisation, JK University, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterHow to Squirt and Splat an Antix The new Jackson Kayak Antix has hit a nerve among kayakers world-wide. Its sporty river running/creeking character, light weight, fun surfing, and ability to get vertical on the stern makes it a unique kayak in today’s world of...
EJ Interviews Crispin Powley, Strike King’s Sales Manager by ericjackson | Jan 18, 2017 | Big Rig, EJ, Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesHere is my Interview with Crispin Powley, Strike King Sales Manager, and fishing super star. “I got to know you as the Sales Manager for Strike King Lure Company, seeing you at trade shows, etc.. But you have had your share of...
The Life and Times of KC Jackson…. by ericjackson | Jan 8, 2017 | EJ, Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, Skipper, United StatesMy third child, KC, is perhaps the happiest, most excited kid, I have ever known. He approaches some of the littlest things with the most enthusiasm. A big smile, loud, cheerful, uncontrolled screams of pure joy, followed by an adrenaline shot and...
Home- Best Place on Earth- How to make it even better… by ericjackson | Oct 14, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterThe word “Home” is one that brings warm feelings and thoughts of family, friends, and a place of solace for most people. As someone who travels most of the time and is only home part of the time, I really appreciate my home when I am here. They say that Absence...
How to Train Your Body for High Speed Kayak Racing- Short Races by ericjackson | Sep 13, 2014 | Creeking, Fitness, Instructional, the athlete, WhitewaterRacing isn’t something everyone does, but training for racing is something everyone can do. Any motivation to improve the status of your body, improving strength, endurance, muscle mass, lowering fat, tightening up joints to withstand daily life and activities...
Big Rig Pro- Bells/Whistles/Big Bass/Big Fun! by ericjackson | Sep 12, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, FishingI get super fired up when everything just clicks; and we do something really special at Jackson Kayak. The Big Rig Pro is one of those boats and this is one of those moments… Sometimes I like simplicity, quiet, and no frills. Sometimes, I like all of...
EJ’s Canadian Team Trials/World’s Update for Freestyle Kayaking… by ericjackson | Aug 31, 2014 | the athlete, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe World Championships on Garberator next year is becoming something that is a reality now… The Canadians have hosted their Team Trials on the wave, and the teams are almost completely selected for next year’s event! It is also the Canada Cup, so...
Check out GoPro Games TV #1 show by AT&T by ericjackson | Aug 17, 2014 | the athlete, Video, WhitewaterHere is a piece AT&T did on the GoPro Games… The games are one of our favorite on the “tour” and this year was no different (except for my shoulder injury and lack of racing in Homestake with the new Karma!) Thanks GoPro for the awesome support...
Jessie Stone- NYC City Kids Camp by ericjackson | Aug 10, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Instructional, WhitewaterEvery year Jessie spends a week of her life implementing her dream to help one child at a time increase their chances of living a better life. She chose kayaking as her medium for teaching a variety of life skills that are hard to come by for anyone, but...
Learning new Skills, meeting new boaters, opening up new horizons…. The Ottawa- A Kayaker’s Retreat by ericjackson | Jul 29, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, WhitewaterI have been bringing groups of boaters up to the Ottawa River for over 20 years. The Ottawa is a high volume river that flows out of Northern Quebec and Ontario and makes the border between the two. It is the namesake of the Capital of Canada and an important...
