MixMaster by EJ- Part 2: Deciding between the 7.0, 7.5 and generally understanding how the boat should perform for your size in different scenarios… by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterIf you missed part 1 of this series, please read it to understand how to outfit the MixMaster for your size, with some out of the ordinary ways. All Photos are by Peter Holcombe (awesome!) If the boat is big on you: You will find it harder to get vertical, but...
Speedo Thursday Pays Off, EJ’s newest and biggest Sponsor- Speedo! by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2018 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterSpeedo Thursday Pays Off- EJ’s newest and biggest Sponsor- Speedo! Maybe you were at the Ocoee recently and saw me sporting my new Speedo before or after paddling? Maybe, you noticed that I have been in some fairly high profile places, seemingly out of place, in...
The Dream : The Reality by Claire OHara | Mar 30, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines12 years ago I had a dream to represent my country in the sport I loved and to give my all to try and win a medal. This week I added two more golds medals to my collection. Years of hard work, dedication and amazing experiences That first worlds back in 2007 I...
EJ’s MixMaster Expose’ with Fit and Sizing Tips and video- Part 1 of 3 by ericjackson | Mar 29, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterPhotos by Peter Holcombe There is something special about the MixMaster that puts you in touch with the water at all levels. Our newest play machine provides a unique paddling experience that will improve your overall boating skills, and spice up your local run,...
Kilroy Fly Fishing by Michael Ernst | Mar 29, 2018 | Fishing, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, United States, VideoAdam Cunningham shows the ease of fly fishing from a Jackson...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 6 – Finals Day – A smashing good round by Claire OHara | Mar 28, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThis was it, 10 years on from watching the freestyle finals live in Canada* wishing that I could be out there throwing down, here I was in Argentina about to go into my 4th Freestyle Kayak World Championships finals and amazingly I was going into it in 1st place....
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 5 – Quarter & Semi Finals – A smashing good round by Claire OHara | Mar 26, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesAs I look at the open front of my kayak and see almost all the way through to the inside I can’t help but smile and laugh as I remember Jez and a few others that morning telling me before my runs ‘to go out there and smash it!’ I must remember...
Little Shredders Squad Applications Open by Jezz | Mar 25, 2018 | Australia, Family Zone, Internationalisation, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterJackson kayak is excited to announce that we have new spots available on the 2018 Jackson Kayak Little Shredder team. Once again we will be running a competition to find our new team of little shredders. We are looking for kids who love to kayak and are super talented...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 4 – C1 and Womens Prelims by Claire OHara | Mar 24, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe sun shone bright as we woke up ready for another big day of action. This time it’s both me and Jez competing as its C1 and Women’s prelims day. The Frenchies hid from the sun between heats Jez leaves early as he has an announcing meeting before his...
Kayak Transport Safety Taut Line Hitch by Chris Funk | Mar 23, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video
Good News for the Nile by Jessie Stone | Mar 23, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterThis past week a miracle occurred at the ministry of energy in Uganda – they agreed to be filmed and interviewed for documentarian Eli Reichman’s Nile story. Finally putting an end to speculation and confusion about the flooding of the Nile, one of the officers...
Inside the World Championships with Claire O – Day 3 – Mens Prelims by Claire OHara | Mar 22, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesEveryone is here with their own personal goals Today was the men’s prelims. The biggest of all the classes with over 6 and half hours of non stop freestyle. Still exhausted from the Squirt boating event today was my enforced rest day as my freestyle would kick...
