Paddle South event update

by nicktroutman | May 22, 2019 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

This spring we kicked off our Wild and Free Tour with our trip down south to Columbus Georgia. Columbus is an amazing little town on the boarder of Georgia and Alabama which is divided by the Chattahoochee River. The Paddle South event was held on the Chattahoochee...

Eric Jackson Rediscovers Knoxville, Part 2

by ericjackson | May 21, 2019 | EJ, Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater

Waking up in Knoxville means it’s breakfast time, and while we were told about a number of  places, the single place that everyone mentioned was Pete’s. Walking in, it was easy to see that we were not being steered wrong. Three guys working the grill, Pete,...

Eric Jackson Rediscovers Tennessee’s City, Knoxville

by ericjackson | May 21, 2019 | EJ, Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater

Rediscovering Knoxville, Tennessee…     In 1984, as a 20-year-old Yankee from New Hampshire, I was traveling to the Ocoee River in eastern Tennessee for the “Ocoee Double Header” kayak races in March. This was my first year of training full...

Fly fishing for Trout

by Sam Baxter | May 21, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, UK

As a rule I like my Pike & Perch fishing and when possible sea fishing for Cod & Pollock, however now and again I like to do a spot of fly fishing. I admit I’m not the best fly caster but I can do enough to ‘get the job done’ but that’s...

Lessons from cold-hand gurus

by Rafael Ortiz | May 16, 2019 | Instructional, Internationalisation, Mexico, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

7 years ago I was THAT guy. It was the middle of March, 65* out and I’d still be wearing poggies. I did grow up in Mexico paddling warm water, so this new cold water topic was tough.  Fast-forward to this winter, I managed to stay away from using my...

Kilroy Joy

by John Ord | May 16, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, UK

Finally….spring has sprung!! Well, kind of. I mean it’s warm enough to get the kayak out again with light enough winds too. Back to Sweethope lough fly fishing for rainbow trout. This trip was the first time out on my kilroy! A maiden voyage. I loaded the kayak...

Chasing the Plaice

by Mark Radcliffe | May 14, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, UK

The UK has a great tournament scene for kayak anglers, offering a variety of formats, venues and styles of fishing. Some of these have very large prize tables and attract up to 150 kayak anglers from around the country. Others have no prize at all but are fought over...

Paddling While Pregnant

by dianegaydos | May 13, 2019 | Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Whether or not you should paddle while pregnant is both a personal and professional decision. There are multiple factors to take into account before making an educated decision for you and your baby. In this article, I hope to share both my personal and professional...

Wave – O – Saurus: A NIle Sized Wave in New England

by Jessie Stone | May 12, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Wave O Saurus – a Nile sized wave right here in New England Ok, I admit that I have not been to Wave O Saurus in the last few years. Four years ago, the Amtrak police were out in force to ensure that no one crossed the tracks to paddle Wave o Saurus. For some strange...

Road to Worlds With Team Jackson

by Dane Jackson | May 11, 2019 | Event Coverage, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Name: Dane Jackson What country are you competing for? Kayakistan Favorite place to train? Anywhere Mcnastys go big.. How many World Championships have you competed in before? This is my 8th World Championships. What are your previous placements at Worlds? 18th, 2nd,...

Alle Infos zum neuen BITE!

by Dennis Kieselhorst | May 11, 2019 | Germany, Internationalisation

Passend zum Start der Saison sind in Europa zahlreiche Container mit dem neuen Jackson Kayak BITE eingetroffen und die meisten Händler haben mittlerweile das qualitativ hochwertige und preisgünstige Leichtgewicht auf Lager. Das 32 Kilogramm leichte Kajak kann...

Rigging and trying the new Raymarine Element

by Mark Radcliffe | May 10, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Rigging, UK

Raymarine have been a long time supported of kayak anglers and kayak fishing events in the UK. The Dragonfly is probably the most commonly seen unit on kayaks here, and whilst I wasn’t a great fan of the Axiom when it was released, I was excited to try the new Element...