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My First Trip to China- Kayaking the Nu River- Chenggang, China- Yunnan Province…

by | Feb 16, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, the athlete, the teacher, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater

I have paddled in many places around the world, but China was still virgin territory for me.   It is far away, and without a guide of some sort, getting around in Rural China is not easy as the language barrier is incredible.    Reading signs is impossible, and...

Opening Day on the South Fork of the American! California Canoe and Kayak and Team JK fundraiser for American Whitewater!

by | Feb 15, 2014 | Creeking, Fun, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, Uncategorized, Whitewater

Hoping 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...

Kayaking Gloves vs Pogies vs Mittens: Hand-y tips for cold weather boating

by | Jan 16, 2014 | Beginner Moves, Creeking, Intermediate Moves, JK Team Posts, JK University, Playboating, Reviews, River Running, Whitewater

Cold water or cold weather or both, there’s just no way to get around exposure to the  cold if you want to paddle as many days as possible unless you have the appropriate protection.   Instead of worrying about the temperature so much,   why not just prepare for...