A Reflection of the Past 16 Years of Competing in World Championships by Will Richardson | Feb 6, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterFebruary 6, 2005 In 1981, I confided in the only person I knew that wouldn’t think I was an egomaniac, that I was going to be the world kayak champion one day. That was Wayne Hockmeyer, over a game of Tron at his Northern Outdoors lodge. Wayne seemed to believe...
Hero and Super Hero are our new River Running/Creekboats to replace the Charger name! by Will Richardson | Jan 19, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterJanuary 19, 2005 Last year Dane came up with three sizes of the River Running Creekboat and I forgot all about it. The Heroine, Hero, and Super Hero. For you ladies out there, I hope you aren’t offended that I bagged the Heroine name, because it’s homonym...
Manly Beach by Will Richardson | Jan 18, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterJanuary 18, 2005 Photos Two big things happened today. 1. Jackson Kayak has left the starting line for the 2005 season. We closed the doors to the shop on December 20th and reopened them today. John Ratliff is the head honch/big cheese in charge of making sure that...
Horizon Line Kayak Shop in Penrith, Australia is a friend to Jackson Kayak by Will Richardson | Jan 17, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterHorizon Line Kayak Shop in Penrith, Australia is a friend to Jackson Kayak January 17, 2005 I am very excited to see the kind of support we are getting for our fledgling brand in its first quarter here in Australia from Horizon Line. They could have easily just said,...
First look at the new River Running/Creek boats, the Charger and Super Charger by Will Richardson | Jan 11, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterFirst look at the new River Running/Creek boats, the Charger and Super Charger January 11, 2005 Well, the Jackson Kayak lineup is coming together quite nicely I must say. The final designs to complete the Jackson Kayak boat line in plastic boats will be the Charger...
Super Star gets put to the test at Gauley, and now at Rock Island- Big Boaters deserve the same attention the little ones do. Emily gets the Star, I get the All-Star, and now, finally, the Super Star will put a smile on anybody that is over the norm in size. by Will Richardson | Sep 1, 2004 | Heros, WhitewaterOctober 1, 2004 What size is the Super Star? The Specs: 6’4" long 26.5" wide 13.5" tall Weight 33 pounds (actual weight, not deceptive advertisers weight) Fits a 37" inseam, size 14 foot Ultimate Weight? This is a question that requires...
Proof that trying new things is for everyone! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Heros, WhitewaterAugust 10, 2007 Whitewater Icon (hero is a better term), Charlie Walbridge can be spotted a mile away on any river. His composite C1 with spare paddle, his vintage gear, and paddling style are all 100% Charlie. Known by many as the “safety guru” bringing...
Outdoor Retailer is producing some new stuff by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 12, 2007 It is great to see everyone at Outdoor Retailer and great to see some new gear, new kayaks, and new friends! Liquid Logic and Wavesport, and Pyranha have some new stuff coming out. Photos will be available to everyone soon, I am sure. Jackson Kayak...
Two Weeks at Ottawa Kayak School and Keeners (at Wilderness Tours) and life is great! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Heros, WhitewaterAugust 4, 2007 Photos It should be obvious by now that I am a big fan of the Ottawa River! Big water, warm water, and tons of great play make this river the best place to be in July and August if you want to play. Every year I spend about three weeks on the Ottawa. I...
La Plata Falls and the South Fork of the Rio Grande by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Heros, WhitewaterAugust 13, 2008 By Boyd Ruppelt Continuing on our trip with Adam Goshorn and Matt Wallace through southern Colorado we continued south toward Durango in hopes of replacing our broken video camera and fixing Adam’s flat tire. With everything on the way south a...
Super Hero Review from Seattle- Medley by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Heros, WhitewaterAugust 9, 2008 I wanted to put in an everyday guy’s review of the 2008 superhero. I am one of those unlucky boaters who is hard to fit: 6’2”, athletic 240 lbs (former 270 lb offensive lineman who has taken to the water after organized sports), size...
ELFing the N. Stanislaus: Ramsey Run! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 5, 2008 By Stephen Wright Photos While I should be training for World Cup freestyle, I had the opportunity to get on something steep this weekend and went for it. After a fantastic day on the SF American with my girlfriend and buddy Bryon Dorr, we headed south...
