Tennessee Tarpon Saves the Day by Michael Ernst | Nov 28, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesFrustrated, Chuck and I fished and fished and could not buy a bite! We fished the generators, the lake, the lock, and several other areas. We were in pursuit of the spring white bass run at Pickwick Dam. But somehow the white bass did not get the memo that I was there...
What the World Championships means to Me! by Emily Jackson | Nov 27, 2017 | Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater As we get ready for the World Championships many people ask me Are you ready? How do you feel? Who do you think is going to be your toughest competition? I almost giggle a little bit because the Worlds is coming, ready or not, how I feel changes every...
The Games are Open! by ericjackson | Nov 27, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, EJ, Event Coverage, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the athlete, United States, Whitewater November 26, 2017 EJ World Championships Update Jackson Kayak has been the official Kayak sponsor of every World Freestyle Kayak Championships since 2009. Often people wonder what that means, exactly. What this means is that we find...
A Fourteen Hour Fishing Trip by Matthew Trucks | Nov 27, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Internationalisation, JK Team Posts, United StatesLiving in Delaware we don’t typically see many Red Drum in our waters. Traveling for the opportunity to target these game fish is exciting. Fortunately its only a 140 mile drive south from my home! It’s only a little over 2 and a half hours to make it to...
EJ’s Gives Some Beta/Insight into the 2017 World Championships by ericjackson | Nov 23, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, EJ, Event Coverage, Internationalisation, Playboating, the athlete, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines Official Program for the 2017 World Freestyle Championships Starts Tomorrow! Today is the final day of open practice for the World Championships here in San Juan, Argentina. Starting tomorrow the day is divided up by National Teams and...
Nature and Human Nature by joey monteleone | Nov 23, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesI’m fond of saying you can’t beat Mother Nature or cheat Father Time. Kayaking in any form puts you eventually to the test. Wind, rain, heat, cold, current and more all are factors in padding in search of fish or fun. One look at whitewater activity gives you a view...
Camp Cooking with the Funks by Ethan Funk | Nov 21, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, VideoAfter a long day on the water at PAC kayak rental we decided to try our hand at redfish on the half shell and blackened speckled trout. It was by far the best camp meal we have ever put together. Super easy to do and absolutely...
Facing Fears: Hole Boating by Anna Bruno | Nov 21, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis year I was forced to confront a longtime weakness in my kayaking skill set: Hole boating. For years, it has been easier to say that I just didn’t like it, that I preferred wave boating, or to make the excuse that there just weren’t any good holes near me. To be...
How to have the best 50th Birthday Ever! by Jessie Stone | Nov 19, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterWhat’s the best way to spend your 50th birthday? My recommendation is preparing for the World Championships in Argentina! I never could have imagined how going to kayak camp in Argentina in preparation for this year’s ICF Freestyle World Championships would be the...
by ericjackson | Nov 13, 2017 | Internationalisation, Uncategorized, United StatesThis update was written just before leaving home for Argentina. I just started putting a few thoughts down in this format that might be of interest to read. You have to click on the link to get to open the PDF, but hopefully, it is worth it!...
Spooky and Creepy Sightings White Salmon River by heatherherbeck | Oct 31, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesNothing brings out the creepiest, scariest, spookiest and most creative costumes EVER, then the Annual White Salmon River Halloween Paddle. Paddlers came from all over to participate in this year’s festivities. Costumes ranged from mummy’s, to...
A Year of Big Waves by Brooke Hess | Oct 27, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s been a rad year paddling some massive whitewater and surfing some big waves! Huge thanks to all the friends who set safety for me and laughed with me as I beatered my way through...
