From a tall skinny bloke in the UK, I got this message by Will Richardson | Sep 3, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 3, 2005 To my new Best friend, Just a quick note to say cheers! I have just started back into kayaking after a break of several years. I searched high and low for a boat that would suit my needs – Tall and lightweight. I’m 6’3" and 170lb....
Habitat 67, Ottawa Fun, and 2 HUGE loops! by Will Richardson | Jun 1, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterJune 1, 2005 Here’s some shots of Ottawa Kayak School instructors Sharky and Matt Hamilton on the Ottawa, as well as Keener Student Joel K. I was lucky enough to get to Montreal yesterday for a day of big-wave fun on Habitat 67. Levels were great, and I had a...
The Maryland Chute out on the Potomac River is going strong in DC by Will Richardson | May 15, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterMay 15, 2005 The Maryland Chut-Out is a series of rodeos on the Potomac River in MD that occur on the last Thursday of the month from April through September. The first Chute-Out of ’05 was a huge success with Nineteen competitors, and about 10 spectators making...
Alder Creek, Hood River, Oregon Cup Boater X, and FULL American Results! by Will Richardson | May 1, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, WhitewaterMay 1, 2005 Photos After a few great days of training in Reno, we drove a LONG way to Bend, OR. Bend is a very cool town, and we were fortunate enough to be able to stay with Devon’s very cool friends Shuska and Peter. Peter recently bought a SWEET 600cc Honda...
Kernville Festival, Brush Creek Race, and a Sunday Clinic! by Will Richardson | Apr 25, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterApril 25, 2005 Photos The first event of the west coast tour for Jackson Kayak went great. Kernville, California held many events over the weekend. Stephen Wright, Corry Volt, and Dan "Skippy" Simenc all challenged each other for the top three spots. Each...
American River Festival was a big air freestyle event! by Will Richardson | Apr 25, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterApril 25, 2005 Photos Land of the Giants- Kernville to Sacramento On the way from Kernville to Sacramento, we decided to take the 4-hour detour through Sequoia National Park to see the largest trees in the world. What an amazing place! This sight is definitely worth...
A complete line of whitewater kayaks are upon us! by Will Richardson | Apr 20, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 20, 2005 It all started with the Fun 1, then the 2 Fun, then the Fun, then the 4 Fun, Super Fun. Then I got the All-Star done, the Star, and the Super Star, with the Fun 1.5 being the last of the 2004 boats put in production. This spring we have been working...
I got a great letter of recommendation from David Hughes, owner of Huge Experiences about Clay Wright! Clay… You D’a Man! by Will Richardson | Apr 7, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 7, 2005 Here is the letter he sent: Dear Jackson Kayak, Thank you for recommending Team JK paddler Clay Wright to coach freestyle during the Huge Experiences WV spring break camps. Huge Experiences seeks the best freestyle and river running coaches in the world....
Jez, my importer in Australia sends me his story on the Australian National Championships. You have to check out the photos of the All-Star, crazy! by Will Richardson | Apr 5, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterJez, my importer in Australia sends me his story on the Australian National Championships. You have to check out the photos of the All-Star, crazy! April 5, 2005 >From Jez: All Star does it again. The Australian National Championships were held at Penrith...
Awesome Day by Will Richardson | Apr 5, 2005 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterApril 5, 2005 Dear Eric, I recently purchased an All Star, and wanted to let you know the dramatic effect it’s had on my boating already. You know that feeling when you accomplish something that you’ve been working hard at for a while. Multiply that...
Pictures in my SuperStar – A Review by Will Richardson | Dec 31, 2004 | 2010 Fun, 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterDecember 31, 2004 Photos Hi, I’ve just swapped my 4Fun for a Superstar, and I have to say I am impressed. I was a bit too heavy for the 4Fun really, but I wanted it more for playing than river running, and the Stars weren’t out when I bought it. I have...
2005 Jackson Kayak outfitting upgrades completed and ready for production! by Will Richardson | Dec 27, 2004 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterDecember 27, 2004 Less than one year ago, we brought you an innovative, comfortable, lightweight outfitting system in every Jackson Kayak. It was our first year and I was very happy with how things turned out. The only piece of outfitting we didn’t make on our...
