Ryan Whetung sends in his first update after getting his new All-Star by Will Richardson | May 5, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterHello, I flew out to British Columbia in April to kick off the season at Skookumchuck… It was awesome, as usual, but clouds and evening tides didn’t allow for great photos as light wasn’t very good. But luckily the wave was good! I borrowed an...
Check out the “proud dad moment!” by Robert! Awesome! by Will Richardson | Apr 30, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterHi E.J. Last Sunday was the Level 6 Rodeo at the wall on the Ottawa River. Our club had an excellent turnout and we brought several new competitors to the open categories including Cheryl McGregor and Tilly Martin. Tilly Placed second in the Junior Women’s,...
Kids Rock! by Will Richardson | Apr 28, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterI don’t know if it is because I am getting older, or what, but I have developed a soft spot for kids of all ages. I guess this is a good thing since I have another on the way! I just want them to be happy, strong, and healthy, and doing good things. You see each...
Mike Hyde gets his new Super Hero and puts it to the test! by Will Richardson | Apr 23, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterHere the note I got from Mike… EJ, I just want to say (and I know I won’t be the last to say), the new Super Hero is one of the most simply awesome boats I have ever paddled. It turns not on a dime, but on a pinhead with little or no effort, just bank it...
New Videos from Dane by Will Richardson | Apr 10, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Dane Jackson Brave Wave at 7,500 cfs Paddling My C1 Shooting Star V2
Rain brings up Henderson on Walden's Ridge! by Will Richardson | Apr 6, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos What a great creek we have in Henderson only about 60 miles from Rock Island and on the "Mini-Road" (route 30 from Rock Island-Dayton), SWEET. A road side put-in and 3 miles of class 1-3 drops you into a steep mile of quality Cumberland Plateau class...
EJ's camera catches some of the action at NAWF by Will Richardson | Mar 9, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterPhoto Essay
North Alabama Whitewater Festival a hoot! (NAWF) by Will Richardson | Mar 9, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterThis is the 4th NAWF, and this year with high water, thanks to both rain and North Alabama mountain snowmelt! The organizers have done a great job in putting music to the river, bringing in lots of great sponsors and vendors, and plenty of kayaking, of course....
Hero in Costa Rica! by Will Richardson | Feb 18, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Emily Jackson Hey Everyone! Today is my third day in Costa Rica and I am already excited to write a report on the hero! I had never paddled it before the past two days and i was very pleased with it! I was a little nervous since i hadnt run the river or used the...
Team JK's first two days in Costa Rica by Will Richardson | Feb 18, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterPhotos I am at an internet café running on batteries so a short article. We hooked up with Team JK’s Mario Huevo who has his own guide business here, www.costaricakayaktours.com and works through the largest outfitter in the country, Rios Tropicals. Our...
Jackson Family and Team Headed for Costa Rica by Will Richardson | Feb 15, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterEmily, Dane, Nick, and I are on our way to Costa Rica today! Ruth Gordon got their two days ago, and Jud Kiser got their yesterday! Joel Kowalski is coming in from Canada, while Jessie Stone, and Clay Wright, and maybe Pikey will be coming in next week! This trip is a...
Gavin and his 10 year old son James are enjoying JK kids boats in the UK!! by Will Richardson | Feb 13, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterI still get warm fuzzy feelings when I read about kids getting out with their parents. Life is about family, friends, being a good steward, and being all you can be. Kayaking is a great way to take care of all of these areas of your life in style! 🙂 EJ Hi Eric Here...