Deep Water Re-entry Cuda Style by Ethan Funk | Sep 11, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityDeep water reentry is something that every kayaker should practice from time to time. It will build your confidence in your abilities and in your kayak. It is good to push your kayak to its limits and beyond so that you know what the boat is capable of before you get...
Kayak Fishing in the Cold by Stephen Laurie | Aug 19, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater Fishing, Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityAs our open water fishing season up here in the North can be quite short due to the cold frozen winters I find myself doing a lot of cold weather paddling in hopes of extending my fishing season as long as possible. Kayaking fishing in cold weather can be very...
6 Steps to Moving Past Class 3 With Confidence by Mike McKay | Aug 9, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Whitewater I’ve been running harder whitewater for about 5 years now. In the fall of 2007, I made the conscious decision that I wanted to start pushing the limits past running class 3 and 4. Since that time I have exceeded even my own expectations with where I took...
R3 Rescue for River Runners: Episode 2 – Group Dynamics by Mike McKay | Jul 25, 2012 | Beginner Moves, JK University, WhitewaterEpisode 2 focuses on group dynamics while on the river. Communication skills within you your group on and off the river are an important first step to safety while on the river. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/44426483[/vimeo]
Kayak Racing Tips and Strategies by Eric Bartl | Jun 9, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Creeking, Events, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Team JK, WhitewaterIn light of the annual Cheat race last weekend, and with strong urging from Anna, I thought I would share a few of my racing tips with you. New River Academy did well at this years Cheat race. Coach Seth Dow took first in the Men’s Shortboat category- but only because...
How to improve your Edge Control by Eric Bartl | Feb 10, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterYou might wonder why should I improve my edge control. The answer is simple. If you can’t control your boat, you are not going to be able to control where it goes. Everything in kayaking comes back to the most basic skills, especially edge control. Edging your boat...
Learn to Kayak in a Jackson Fun at Ottawa Kayak School! by Ryan Whetung | Apr 8, 2011 | Beginner Moves, Clinics, Instructional, JK University, WhitewaterWe use Jackson Kayaks here at OKS. We have a selection of many different Jackson Kayaks but the Fun’s work best for beginners and more. On the Ottawa River, we have the luxury of having one of the warmest, friendliest rivers on the planet. This location, combined with...
How to Air Blunt by Dane Jackson | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityHow to Air Blunt (QuickTime, 2.1 MB)
How to Wave Wheel by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityThe wavewheel is a fun way to enjoy any size wave train on your way down the river. It’s basically a downriver cartwheel thrown using the energy of the waves, which makes for a good time! The wave will actually help you push the bow down, so you don’t need...
How to Hand of God Rescue! by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityIn my opinion, the single most important and life-saving rescue skills in whitewater kayaking is also one that you won’t learn from an SRT class, or from most other safety-related courses. The “Hand of God” rescue is one of the most under-taught, but important rescue...
Reactionary Waves by ericjackson | Mar 4, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK Universityare those that are angled from the shore out towards the middle of the river and downstream. They are like little (or big) deflectors that work hard at keeping you away from shore and try to steer you right down the middle of the river. When you want to get to an eddy...
Bombproofing Your Roll by ericjackson | Mar 4, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityLearn how to perform a basic kayak roll Everybody rolls over- You want to be one of those people who rolls back up each time, like Clay Wright. Hi boaters, Let’s learn how to Bomb proof your roll! Anybody can have a bombproof roll.- Just like you learned how to...
