Back to Chile: A smash and grab

by Dane Jackson | Oct 11, 2018 | Internationalisation, Nirvana, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater

I might be flying back to TN today, but it wont be for long, as I am going back to Chile for a short and sweet smash and grab trip. I am gonna be heading south with Adrian Mattern as well as some fellow JK team members. This is a little earlier than I have headed...

Listados a Currican

by Egoitz Etxebarria | Oct 8, 2018 | Internationalisation, Mexico, Spain

Recientemente he adquirido un motor eléctrico Torqeedo para mi Kraken 15.5 Elite Creo que la pesca en kayak esta cambiando y evolucionando constantemente. De existir solo la propulsión a pala, se empezó a utilizar la propulsión a vela. Después se inventaron los kayak...

Gnarlfest: The best event you might not have heard of

by Dane Jackson | Oct 7, 2018 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Nirvana, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Though this is the time of the year I would normally be in Europe for the Sickline race, with that discontinued it has given me a chance to check out a race that has been happening on the west coast in Cali for years: Gnarlfest. I had heard stories about the race from...

High Tension

by Anna Bruno | Oct 3, 2018 | Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

I thought about writing a blog on surviving the Stakeout season in Canada since if there is anything I hate in kayaking, it is being cold, wet, and scared. But, I overthought, delayed too long, and instead, figured I would write about one wave that always makes cold...

Montreal Eau Vive Kayak competition round up video.

by sethashworth | Oct 2, 2018 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

Team paddlers from all over the world converged on Montreal earlier this summer for a two day event.  Testing paddlers in both Freestyle, and Boater-X racing on the Lachine Rapids in Montreal.  The New Rockstar 4.0 was showing its dominance with the extra...

5 Strategies for Boatercross

by Maddie Kimmel | Oct 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, Internationalisation, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

Boatercross is one of the most intense races, where you and your friends go head to head in a downriver or gaint slam race. The smallest mistake can cost you everything here are some strategies to help you succeed in the boater cross- 1. Choose a Fast Line- When...

Loch Ken Kayak Grand Slam 2018

by teamjk | Oct 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, UK, Video

Short Video of the Loch Ken Kayak Grand Slam,...

How to set up a load sharing anchor on a kayak

by Jezz | Sep 30, 2018 | Australia, Instructional, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

Here is 60 seconds on how to set up an anchor on a kayak using a load sharing system often called a boatman’s knot. This shares the load equally between the two grab loops so you don’t pull one grab loop off. All you need is one rope and a carabiner. This...

NEW VIDEO: Hooked on Wild Waters S4, E5, “River Bassin’ Youth on the Hooch”

by Drew Gregory | Sep 27, 2018 | Coosa, Coosa HD, Drew Gregory, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Hooked on Wild Waters, Internationalisation, Liska, United States, Video, Video

This was one of the most unique episodes I’ve ever filmed, as I found myself at the Southeastern Youth Kayak Fishing Championship, where I got the chance to share my passion for wild waters with the next generation. I join the kids on the river and at the...

Jackson Kayak Bodden Bash Kayakfishing Festival 2018 Movie

by Zoltan Kalauz | Sep 26, 2018 | Hungary, Internationalisation

2018. szeptember 8-9-én rendezték meg immár harmadik alakalommal Rügen szigetén Schaprode városkájában a Jackson Kayak BoddenBash kajakos horgászfesztivált. A Bodden híres félsós vize az idén is kihívásokkal tarkította a túránkat. Csukák és sügerek, avagy a...

Pick-A-Paddle

by joey monteleone | Sep 24, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States

I fall into the category of folks who got into kayak fishing as an angler first and a paddler second. Not taking the time to select the right paddle is a mistake! Your paddle is nearly always in your hands and one of the most important pieces of equipment in your...

Toby Creek Race Video

by davecrerar | Sep 24, 2018 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups