Jackson Kayak Introduces the new Bite Fishing Kayak

by jacksonkayak | Aug 23, 2018 | Bite, Canada, Internationalisation, Press Releases

At $799 the Bite becomes the new standard in “price-point” fishing kayaks in its class with the increased stability, better tracking, JK comfort and accessory versatility you expect in a Jackson Kayak without skimping on quality. With the trend in...

Toby Creek Race

by davecrerar | Aug 9, 2018 | Canada, Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Late July brought about a now staple part of the Canadian racing scene. Toby creek race, the brain child of Simon Coward has become the North Fork of the North. Mimicking the road side access that allows easy viewership of the Idaho based race, Toby has grown rapidly...

Grande Ronde Family Rafting Trip: ‘Wild & Free’ Tour

by nicktroutman | Jul 29, 2018 | Canada, Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater

This summer we were invited on a family rafting trip with Macy and Amanda Burnham, and their kids and a couple friends. We were excited to join along, though honestly, we had no clue what we were getting into, and boy were we in for a treat. We had 5 families, 7 kids...

What’s In A Name – The Big Rig HDFD

by jacksonkayak | Jul 10, 2018 | Big Rig HD/FD, Canada, Internationalisation

One of the best things about the kayak fishing industry that we’re all enjoying are the rapid levels of innovation and new products to help everybody get out kayak fishing and having a fun time doing it. When we launched the Big Rig in 2014 we had one primary focus...

Jackson Kayak Launches All-New Rockstar 4.0

by jacksonkayak | Jun 15, 2018 | Canada, Internationalisation, Press, Rockstar 4.0

              Jackson Kayak has changed its Rockstar series completely in today’s launch of the All-New Rockstar 4.0 freestyle kayak. With a complete overhaul of the hull shape, improved outfitting, the Rockstar 4.0 is ready for...

Grand Canyon: Kayak Self Support Adventure

by nicktroutman | May 7, 2018 | Canada, Exploration Feature, Internationalisation, karma traverse, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This January Emily and myself were invited on a last minute winter Grand Canyon trip with the Holcomb family. It was a tough decision, but we chose to make it happen. We quickly dropped everything and tried our hardest to make this dream turn into fruition. Once...

‘Live like Maria NOC Shootout’

by nicktroutman | Apr 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, MixMaster, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This past weekend was the ‘Live like Maria NOC Shootout’. It was another incredible weekend at NOC and the Nantahala River. This year the event was held in memory of the late Maria Noakes, who was a mother, paddler, local hero, and friend to many people and paddlers...

MixMaster Walk Thru Video

by nicktroutman | Apr 19, 2018 | Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, MixMaster, Reviews, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Check out the latest whitewater kayak from Jackson Kayak, the New MixMaster! Old School is the new cool, as the MixMaster takes it back, as we cartwheel, splat, and slice up the river. Check this walk-thru as Eric Jackson shows us all of the design features and...

Can coffee save a river?

by nicktroutman | Apr 2, 2018 | Canada, Company Info, Internationalisation, Press Releases, Whitewater

Can coffee save a river?   I’ve been extremely fortunate in my life. I’ve had the opportunity to  travel the world, see some magnificent wilderness and share these  incredible experiences with my friends and family. Though these  magnificent places...

UNLEASHED Recap

by kalobgrady | Jan 30, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

INTRO: A glorious way to live.  In early January, 29 athletes from 12 diverse countries converged upon the longest river in the world for UNLEASHEDxUganda.  The goal of UNLEASHED has always, and will always be the same: to create a competitive environment...

Alberta, Canada. A great place to fish!

by teamjk | Jan 26, 2018 | Canada, Fishing, Internationalisation

Spanning from of the rugged rocky mountains in the west to the flowing grain fields on the eastern side of the province, lies the landlocked province of Alberta. One could wax poetic for hours about the beautiful flora and fauna, its majestic mountains, or it’s sense...

Zambezi Multiday

by kalobgrady | Jan 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Internationalisation, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

The mighty Zambezi river meanders through Central Africa, slowly moving south east, creating boarders and providing for all in its path.  Just before this historic river reaches its half way mark, its calm waters turn turbulent as the expansive river tumbles more...