Droughts = Rarely Seen Sections of Rivers in California by sagedonnelly | Nov 10, 2009 | Photos, rivers, Star, WhitewaterFUN! What happens in California after a few years of drought. The reservoirs get low and sections of rivers normally underwater become runnable again. This weekend we did the Big Bend Run on the North Fork of the Feather River. This section is normally under 35 feet...
Sage Report by Will Richardson | Oct 1, 2009 | Dynamic Duo, Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 31, 2009 By Sage Donnelly This week was a VERY big week for me. It started on Wednesday on the American River where I filmed a kids TV show pilot called IN2IT that will most likely be on Kids Discovery, Nickelodeon, or ABC. I was the kayaking kid and I taught...
Clay Dane Nick n Emily hit Russel Fork Rendezvous by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2009 | Dynamic Duo, Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 30, 2009 By Clay Wright (shots by Clay and Tara) Every year when the leaves start to turn I think of colored leaves drifting down into the Russel Fork with a backdrop of cliff walls. This year was one of the most spectacular yet. Perfect leaf colors, decent...
Jeremy Adkin's NOC Shootout trip by Will Richardson | Sep 28, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 28, 2009 By Jeremy Adkins Saturday morning started early with a 6:30 am departure for our ride to North Carolina’s Nantahala River where I was to compete in the NOC/Dagger Shootout. On the way, as we traveled through Ducktown, TN we noticed some very...
Hey Big Guys- the First every playboat for you, the Mon-Star is ready!!! by Will Richardson | Sep 23, 2009 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 23, 2009 We brought you the Super Fun, the Mega-Rocker, and the Super Hero. Today we bring you the Mon-Star! Finally, be comfortable, be retentive, be fast and, most importantly be prepared to FLY! EJ
Jackson Kayak goes to Kanumesse in Germany by Will Richardson | Sep 22, 2009 | Dealer, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos The big trade show in Europe for kayaking is the Kanumesse show in Nurnberg. Our distributors for Jackson Kayak- Square Rock, Roc Roi, Mega-Sports, Sly Fox, Vodak Sport, and Triton were all there meeting their dealers, and showing off the Jackson Kayak line up...
All-Star Review by Will Richardson | Sep 15, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterI got this by Facebook last night from Rob Binns… "Hey EJ, kudos for the new AllStar design, i used mine for the first time last night and found it easier to use than the old model after being without a playboat for the last 6 months!"...
"Will you Marry Me?" by Will Richardson | Sep 13, 2009 | Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 13, 2009 By Samantha Brunner So sometime towards the end of last year I sold my Pink Punk Rocker to this guy in Arkansas. When he came to pick it up from me he told me that he was going to give it to his girlfriend to propose to her. I told everyone the story...
Brad from Canada, sends in this "big boat review" by Will Richardson | Sep 12, 2009 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 12, 2009 Photos Hi Eric, In 2008 I briefly got to meet you and say thank you for making a the Super Fun. You were with a large group of kids on the Ottawa and I didn’t stick around as you were instructing. This year I bought a Mega Rocker to replace my...
Wausau Whitewater by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 4, 2009 By Colin Kemp Freestyle paddlers rule this weekend! – New Jackson Kayak whitewater boat is prize What: 6th Annual Midwest Freestyle Championships Where: Park – Center stage at Little Drop, right behind the Park Department When: 10am –...
Samuel Schwarz sends in this update on his training for the world championships by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 11, 2009 hy EJ I just got back from Canada. After one intensive month of kayaking ready for the wolds in a few weeks. Paddling the new Allstar on all the great spots canadas rivers have to offer was a blast. I traveled around with my swiss buddies and Gerd from...
Mon-Star update by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Colin Kemp So now I have about 12 days in my new Mon-Star. So far it has been one amazing ride. The ability to be exponentially more retentive has been a huge asset and something that I have never had in the past. I am a self proclaimed outfitting freak, and I have...
