The Life and Times of KC Jackson…. by ericjackson | Jan 8, 2017 | EJ, Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, Skipper, United StatesMy third child, KC, is perhaps the happiest, most excited kid, I have ever known. He approaches some of the littlest things with the most enthusiasm. A big smile, loud, cheerful, uncontrolled screams of pure joy, followed by an adrenaline shot and...
Indi’s Golden Rules for Teaching Kids Whitewater by jacksonkayak | Sep 3, 2014 | Canada, Instructional, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterIndiana James here…. For the last few years, from when my son Sam was 5 or 6, I’ve been casually asking him if the “mighty Yosimmity Sambo wants to run some whitewater?” His answer has always been “meh”. He likes it, just has that...
Having Fun In The Fun 1 by kelloggfamily | Jul 20, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater Kelly’s Whitewater Park is the best place for my younger siblings to get in their kayaks. It has a small feature that’s very calm and not intimidating at all. Below the wave is a giant eddy great for roll practice and rescues. While my older...
2014 Payette River Games – Kellogg Style by kelloggfamily | Jul 1, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater The Payette River Games are over and everyone had a blast. Seriously, this is the most awesome event for so many reasons. First, the organizers make every attempt to to make competing an overall epic experience for all the athletes. This includes offering free...
The 2014 Golden Games by kelloggfamily | May 26, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Shooting Star, Whitewater This was our first time ever at the Golden Games. It was so much fun! Dally, Kenny, Brody, Grady, Cardy and I all competed in lots of events. There were lots of SUP competions. My favorite was the SUP Freestyle. Everyone had so much FUN! Dally, Kenny and Cardy...
Opening Day on the South Fork of the American! California Canoe and Kayak and Team JK fundraiser for American Whitewater! by sagedonnelly | Feb 15, 2014 | Creeking, Fun, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, Uncategorized, WhitewaterHoping to get the kinks out for spring flows? Then join Jackson Kayak Team members from California and Nevada in celebrating water, kayaks and spring run off! This years fundraiser includes a slalom clinic that I will be teaching, followed by a race on Sunday, as well...
Short Creek With Family by kelloggfamily | Jan 26, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterWe are renowned for bringing the rain everywhere. We could cure droughts in the driest of places. And sure enough last week we brought the storms to Alabama. When we arrived, the rivers were too low and then the next day they were gushing. And you know what that...
Eric Jackson Turns 50 Years Old- essay and photos through age 45… by ericjackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, Trip Reports, WhitewaterAging is inevitable, and seeing your next birthday is a goal for all but those who no longer want to live. What is the point of seeing another birthday unless you have things you want to do between now and then, anyhow? There is something to be said for what you...
2013 – My Last Year as a Cadet by Hayden Voorhees | Jan 22, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater, ZenI wanted to tell you thank you for all of the support that you have given me over the years and especially this last year. I am looking forward to 2014 to move out of Cadets and into Junior Men’s competition. I have finally grown out of my Shooting Star and now...
Flashback! Dane’s 2007 and 2008 Promo Videos! by JK Team | Jan 8, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterDane has always been a little ripper! Here is Dane when he was 13 and 14 years old and about a foot shorter : ) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9nYf8BQAgg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuFkDLBvm84[/youtube]
Zen 55 C1 JK Outfitting! by sagedonnelly | Feb 28, 2013 | C1 Outfitting, Kid's Kayaks, Uncategorized, Whitewater, ZenJK factory C! outfitting!I recently received my Zen 55 C1 with Jackson Kayak Factory C1 Outfitting and I love it!!!! It was so easy to outfit the final touches from the factory build that I was able to use it the same day. The boat itself was super fast and...
Jackson Kayak Fun1 Review by Taiga Schorr by Nikki Rekman | Feb 26, 2013 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterI met Taiga, two years ago when we paddled down the Green River in Utah. Also with us were our friends Leon Somme and Shawna Franklin from Body Boat Blade and Erik Schorr (Taiga’s dad) of Anacortes Kayak Tours. I recently asked Taiga if he would be interested in...