APE’s Nolichucky River Cleanup Back in Action by wildwildwes | Jun 21, 2023 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Recreational/Touring, River Running, rivers, Team JK, Tournaments, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesMy local paddling club, Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts, has always kept the stewardship of the Nolichucky River near and dear to our hearts as one of our best natural resources in our area for whitewater paddling. Since the clubs formation in 1986 the group has...
Trip to Crystal River and Escape from Tropical Storm Nicole by Jessie Stone | Dec 7, 2022 | Exploration Feature, Family Zone, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Journey, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Trip Reports, Trips, WW DisciplinesTrip to Crystal River and Escape from Tropical Storm Nicole! Kristine, Emily and Kathy H. picked me up in Gainesville, Florida, and from there, we travelled to the town of Crystal River, staying at the Plantation Hotel right on Crystal River so we could put in right...
Diversify Whitewater – Greater Seattle 2022 by kylethomas | Oct 30, 2022 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Outdoor Adventures, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThis year I was fortunate to volunteer as a kayak instructor for Diversify Whitewater’s Greater Seattle Area weekend event. The mission of Diversify Whitewater (https://diversifywhitewater.org/) is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in paddlesports by...
Kayak Camping Dry Load Testing by Chris Funk | Mar 28, 2022 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Outdoor Adventures, Recreational/Touring, Rigging, Sportsman Feature, Trip Reports, Video, Video
2022 JAW Fleet Rolls into Action! by wildwildwes | Mar 16, 2022 | Company Info, Dealer, Events, Featured Post, Jackson Dealers, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Outdoor Adventures, Recreational/Touring, River RunningNortheast, TN, Southwest, VA & Western NC are you ready for FREE Jackson Kayak demos in 2022? They’re here now from the Jackson Action Wagon! The JAW picked up the new fleet this past snowy Saturday (3/12/22). We are preparing these boats to be ready for the...
The Jackson Cruise | A Recreational Kayak for All by Henry Veggian | Jul 24, 2021 | Cruise 10, Cruise 10 Angler, Fishing, Fishing Feature, jacksonkayak.com, Recreational/TouringKeep it simple – it is a virtue when selecting any kayak. Reducing clutter on deck improves lines of sight. Diminishing gear decreases weight and improves paddling efficiency. Eliminating moving parts prevents things from breaking down. Simplicity keeps you focused on...
Small Craft Warning | Ocean Playboating by Jessie Stone | Nov 30, 2020 | Playboating, Recreational/Touring, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureThere is nothing like a small craft warning to inspire you to take your playboat into the ocean. This Fall, the Maine coast has received the east coast flow of swell and wind from the multitude of hurricanes coming from the south Atlantic. As a result, there have been...
2019 Deception Pass Challenge by JK Team | Jan 18, 2020 | Exploration Feature, JourneyBy: Kyle Thomas The Deception Pass Challenge (formerly the Deception Pass Dash) is an annual race held in December in Washington state. Paddlers in Kayaks, OC’s, SUP’s, Surf Skis, and Rowing Shells come together to endure challenging currents and experience beautiful...
Really Bear Proof? REALLY! by Sean White | Sep 30, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Internationalisation, Recreational/Touring, United StatesI recently purchased a pair of Orion coolers for an annual week-long camping trip in the Sierras. This trip is in August and the weather is always HOT, with temperatures around 100 degrees. Every years we are scrambling to replenish our ice in this remote area as our...
Karma Traverse 10 by JK Team | Sep 23, 2019 | Internationalisation, karma traverse, Recreational/Touring, United States, WhitewaterThe Karma Traverse is my first JK kayak I’ve owed. After much research and talk to friends who are far better kayakers than I, I’ve decided to purchase this utilitarian beast. I’ve dragged this this kayaking from Idaho to Alaska for the ultimate adventures. The...
Rigging your Jackson kayak tripper12 to be a ultimate fishing machine! by teamjk | Jun 16, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Recreational/Touring, Rigging, Tripper 12Hey guys, it’s Cody. I want to share some tips and tricks about rigging your Jackson tripper12 for fishing. The first thing I did to my Tripper was add a “Yakattack Leverlock Anchor Trolly”. This add on is hands down one of the best things to do on any kayak for those...
Travelin’ Light by Chris Funk | Apr 22, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Tripper 12, United StatesA recent work trip had me pointing the rental truck south and heading to the flats around Tampa…. I mean had me working near Tampa. I did have a job to do, but with a couple hours of daylight left each day I knew there was better things to do than stay in a hotel...
