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...
Ottawa Kayak School Adult Keener Program by Ryan Whetung | Aug 12, 2012 | JK University, Whitewater Hi Everyone, It has been a super warm and sunny summer up on the Ottawa River. At Ottawa Kayak School at Wilderness Tours we have a fun way to beat the heat. It is the Adult version of our...
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 Backflip Seal Launch a Kayak by Clay Wright | Apr 18, 2012 | JK University, WhitewaterHow to Backflip your Kayak: I’ve seal launched the 20′ point at Rock Island for 20 years, I’ve also watched paddlers try backflips off ramps and waterfalls and also over-rotated off high dives and cliffs of all sorts. I knew it was possible....
Want to go Kayaking on the Ottawa River! How About all Inclusive Clinics? Join Me! by Emily Jackson | Mar 26, 2012 | JK University, WhitewaterWant to take your kayaking to the next level? Or simply find new ways to enjoy the river more than ever? Or how about breaking that one bad habit that keeps your improvement in a rut and your confidence lower than it should be? Or how about visiting one of the Worlds...
How to Get Yourself and Equipment Ready for the Kayak Season by ericjackson | Mar 12, 2012 | JK University, Whitewater Each winter most kayakers don’t have as much access to paddling, if any, and the season always sneaks up on us in the Spring. Gear gets stored for the winter, we spend more time indoors to stay out of the cold, and we are at risk of being...
Splitwheels and Cartwheels by Eric Bartl | Feb 12, 2012 | Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterYou may be having trouble motivating your self to go and practice out in flat water. There are a few reasons why flat water is important. First what ever you can do in flat water directly relates to what you can do in a hole or on a wave. I learned every move I can...
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...
Joe Jacobi- Olympic Gold Medalist Talks about the Dynamic Duo… by Joe Jacobi | Jan 7, 2012 | Dynamic Duo, JK University, WhitewaterDane found this video online last night… i had never seen it. It shows how the Dynamic Duo works in a kayak program setting, or just getting your friends, family, kids out on the water! Very cool and thanks Joe, awesome! Click Here to learn more about...
