Africa Combos: video by nicktroutman | Apr 9, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, rivers, Rockstar, Team JK, Trip Reports, Video, WhitewaterTeam Jackson Kayak has been working hard to continue to push the sport of freestyle kayaking, and with the new rockstar it just got easier. Check out some combos that we have all been working on while on the White Nile in Uganda, Africa....
NOC River Leader of the Month – Wesley Bradley by wildwildwes | Apr 8, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Press Releases, Team JK, WhitewaterWayne Dickert & the Nantahala Outdoor Center has bestowed a great honor to me as their NOC River Leader of the Month! Check out the full interview on the NOC Blog @ http://nantahalaoutdoorcenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/noc-river-leader-of-month-wesley.html
TG Canoe and Kayak Demo Days by Brady Sullivan | Apr 7, 2011 | Featured Post Longtime Jackson dealer, TG Canoe and Kayak, with locations in San Marcos and Austin, Texas held their annual Springs Fest demo this past weekend. The event was held at Rio Vista Park in San Marcos, TG brings out about 40 different boats for anyone to test...
Coosa Makes a Great Date Night! by wildwildwes | Apr 4, 2011 | Coosa, Featured Post, Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Recreational/Touring, Reviews, Team JK, Trip Reports, TripsI just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that the new Jackson Kayak Coosa is not only the best fishing kayak on the market now, but also the awesome sport utility kayak! My wife, Jennifer, was attack by three dogs on her road bike two weeks ago, which is...
A day on the lake by Robert Matthews | Mar 30, 2011 | Coosa, Featured Post, Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Team JKI have been so busy at work that the fishing has been get it while you can. Today was the first in 15 days that I have not worked so I loaded the Coosa’s into the truck and took the wife out with me for a few hours. The weather was perfect for paddlin but not so...
Stephen’s Final Uganda Photo Update: More Birds, lizards, and boating! by stephenwright | Mar 26, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trips, WhitewaterWhat a trip it’s been! 5 weeks in Uganda has gotten me back in shape, and given me lots of time to work boating skills and ponder the mysteries of life :). I had the opportunity to coach with the New River Academy for a week here, which was a blast. It was...
Africa 2011: The Children by nicktroutman | Mar 24, 2011 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trips, WhitewaterWe decided to head back to Africa this year with the excuse that we would be training for the World Championships. To be honest I would probably have gone regardless of whether we were going to ‘train’ or not. I just love the White Nile and Africa. Now when I say...
Everglades trip with the Jackson crew by Ben Roussel | Mar 15, 2011 | Coosa, Featured Post, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, Saltwater FishingBack in February I had the pleasure of joining some of the other Jackson Kayak fishing team members down in the Everglades for some fishing and fun. It was an awesome trip, plenty of fish were caught, in fact a nice variety of fish were caught. It was great to meet...
Stephen’s 2nd Uganda Photo Update: Flying Monkeys, Birds, Schools, and the Rockstar! by stephenwright | Mar 14, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, WhitewaterHere’s my 2nd photo dump of my Uganda trip 2011. It’s been a great month! I’m just off a week of working as a guest instructor with the New River Academy. They had a great group of kids and fantastic staff–everyone was eager to learn, which...
Update from the Nile: From Jessie Stone by Jessie Stone | Mar 10, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, WhitewaterSo the post election time here in Uganda has been really chalked full of kayaking and other fun stuff. We did finally open our new Family Planning Center on February 23rd. It was a really great day and a bit of nail biter because all of sudden the Ugandan government...
Sunday on the Guadalupe by Robert Matthews | Mar 3, 2011 | Coosa, Featured Post, Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team PostsFinally had some time to take out my newest Coosa and do some paddling and a little fishing. The temperature was nice and the power boats were out in force. This section of the Guad is located in the town of New Braunfels,TX and is a pleasure to fish and paddle. You...
Pack & Paddle Adventure Trade Show and Demo Day by Ben Roussel | Mar 2, 2011 | Coosa, Dealer, Featured Post, InternationalisationThis past Saturday Pack & Paddle held their annual Adventure Trade Show, where they showcased some new gear, held seminars, and had factory reps on hand to answer questions. I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Dave Blanding, our Jackson rep. We...