L-E-A-V-E Teaching Acronym for River Ferries, Eddy Turns, & Peel Outs by kylethomas | Jan 25, 2024 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesTeaching kayaking since 2009, I’ve learned all sorts of different acronyms to remember when ferrying from Point A to Point B across river currents, entering a river eddy with an eddy turn, and exiting a river eddy with a peel out. These are essential maneuvers for all...
Winter Kayak Trout Fishing by Scott Brands | Jan 24, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerJoin Scott Brands as he takes the Knarr FD out for some wintertime trout...
Looking Back on 2023 by Hannah Ray | Jan 19, 2024 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesLooking Back on 2023 This season had some wild ups and downs. I paddled some of the highest water levels ever recorded in the Northwoods. Punching through Second Drop on a high water run of the Peshtigo River, WI. Then I endured continued drought at my local spots and...
New Year – New Year 2024 by joey monteleone | Jan 16, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerNew Year – New Gear A new year brings new beginnings and the yearning for what’s new, the kayaking / fishing world has lots to offer. I continue to do ZERO with technology and electronics and spend my money and time with innovations that keep me safe, catch more fish...
Another epic weekend by Jack Newland | Jan 16, 2024 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesDecember is usually hot weather and no rain. However, this weekend about 6 hour’s drive North of my home town there was lots of rain. I rallied up with some mates to make the most of it. this river we paddled is called the Mitta Mitta, it’s class 3 –...
Upper Yough Downriver Rodeo 2023 by sethchapelle | Jan 10, 2024 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesUpper Yough Downriver Rodeo 2023 2023 marked the first official Upper Yough Downriver Rodeo. When I heard about this event, I knew I needed to make a strong effort to be there. It sounded right up my alley. The Upper Yough is one of my all-time favorite sections of...
As We Wave Goodbye to 2023 by joey monteleone | Jan 4, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner2023 found us relocating to a new home on a new lake. Here we go, having to learn about the 3600-acre Woods Reservoir and the headwaters, the Elk River. A unique and exciting aspect of our new spot was the presence of largemouth and smallmouth and a well-kept secret...
Persistence, Determination, and Perseverance Leading to Nearly Lifelong Dream Being Realized – World Champion! by sethchapelle | Dec 14, 2023 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesPersistence, determination, and perseverance lead to nearly a lifelong dream being realized – world champion! I am a world champion!!! It still feels surreal to say. This has been a dream of mine ever since I started competing in freestyle kayaking nearly 25...
The Upper Chehalis by janekoopman | Dec 12, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe Lower Chehalis is a beautiful canyoned class III run that gets frequented by Lower Mainland BC paddlers after a good rain or in snowmelt. Ideally you can put on a tributary, The Statlu if there is enough water and paddle some class III- IV- in a narrower river bed...
Highwater Peshtigo by Hannah Ray | Dec 11, 2023 | Creeking, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThis spring the Peshtigo River Roaring Rapids section saw the highest water level ever recorded since record keeping began in the 1980’s. A snow-filled winter came to an abrupt end as summer-like temps soared in April. An unusual warm week of 80 degree temps...
Why You Need a Slice Kayak in Your Quiver by Hannah Ray | Dec 9, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesIn the spring and early summer, water is plentiful at my local and favorite travel-to spots. There’s playboating, river running, and river surfing to choose from…or do all three! As the season progresses into mid summer, the rains are fewer and far...
Comparison Between the Small Gnarvana and the Medium Flow by Hilde Schweitzer | Dec 8, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesComparison between the Small Gnarvana and the Medium Flow I have been paddling for a long time, been in a lot of different boats of all shapes and sizes in those years, and it takes a lot to get me excited or impressed by any new boat. Last year I surprisingly bonded...
