The Sky: Skykomish River, Washington by kylethomas | May 3, 2021 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesFlowing alongside U.S. Highway 2 on the west side of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state is the Skykomish River, affectionately known as “The Sky.” Maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you haven’t. Or maybe you’ve driven by it on your way to ski or snowboard at...
Little White Race 2021 by JK Team | Apr 30, 2021 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe little white race 2021 was scheduled on april 17th and it was very unclear, if it would happen because the water level was unusually low. Eventhough it was only at 2“5 (which is pretty low) a couple of days before the race, there was still enough people motivated...
How to Lean Boof (Ear Dip) by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 29, 2021 | Creeking, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines, ZenPhoto Courtesy of: Margareta Mudrikova If you know how to boof but really want to learn to water boof, lean boof, and work toward those steezy ear dips, this video is for you. A lot of people have the misconception that an ear dip is just a roll above a drop or a...
KCCB Tweetsie Trail & APE Quarry Cleanup by wildwildwes | Apr 28, 2021 | Events, Exploration Feature, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater FeatureOn Saturday, April 17, 2021 the Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts – http://www.riverapes.org partnered with Keep Carter County Beautiful – https://kccbtn.org/ for an Earth Day service project to cleanup a local trail system and adjacent quarry pond. The two...
New Zealand Kayak Fishing for Yellowtail Kingfish by Jim Sammons | Apr 27, 2021 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Kraken, New Zealand, SaltwaterThis episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons is from our trip to New Zealand in 2016, targeting yellowtail Kingfish and big snapper. We get to fish with Brent Klink and one of the best anglers I know, Kerry Flowers. Great fishing and great company is in...
From Jackson Monstar to Rockstar!? by Philippe Lavallee | Apr 26, 2021 | Canada, Featured Post, France, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, MonStar, Old Models, Playboating, Rockstar, Rockstar 4.0, WhitewaterWatch my first “highlight reel” please : https://youtu.be/_qsAdMqYYfM English will follow Qui est-tu? Moi? Je suis devenu kayakiste, de plus en plus, un coup de pagaie à la fois. Tout débute par l’émerveillement et le plaisir, qui nourrit la...
It’s A Small World | Kayak Fishing Tips by joey monteleone | Apr 23, 2021 | Big Rig HD/FD, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerIt’s A Small World | Kayak Fishing Tips Ever had one of those days when the fish seem to have disappeared? The same baits they were slugging last time they are snubbing this time. You could change locations or……change lures. With most gamefish they are equipped with...
Galicia Creeking & freestyle in Paradise by Bartoz Czauderna | Apr 22, 2021 | Antix, Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Poland, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesWe visited Galicia in February/March and all the rivers were great and despite that our crew was spread in the level of difficulty that we were after – everybody has found something for themselves. Ranging from beautiful class III runs to challenging class V...
Simply Too Much Fun by Will Wanovich | Apr 20, 2021 | Antix, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI paddle the Lower Yough a lot, like really a lot. More specifically, I paddle the loop section of the Lower Yough. It’s the first seven rapids and it makes a horseshoe bend pretty much right back into town. The hike out is short, but kind of brutal unless you...
Jackson Antix 2.0 First Impressions by JK Team | Apr 16, 2021 | Antix, Featured Post, Internationalisation, Ireland, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by Barry Loughnane After a long wait with brexit and Covid-19 delays we finally got to get on the water with the Antix 2.0 here in Ireland. The headline changes have given us a faster, more comfortable boat with more length and a higher knee position. Less...
Kayaks I Have Known and Loved | Choosing a Fishing Kayak by joey monteleone | Apr 15, 2021 | Big Rig HD/FD, Bite, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Kilroy, Mayfly, YuPIKKayaks I’ve Known and Loved After six decades of fishing out of every possible water craft I entered the kayak world. Seeking a new challenge and after a little research I test paddled a Jackson Kayaks Big Rig at my local dealer Caney Fork Outdoors and was sold. While...
Improve Your Flat Water Loop: Five Tips and Tricks by Emily Wade | Apr 14, 2021 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesImprove Your Flat Water Loop: Five Tips and Tricks The flat water loop is one of my favorite freestyle kayak tricks. You can do it anywhere, it is a sick trick to impress your friends, and it is also super fun! Even better, it’s good for you: working on your tricks in...
