JacksonRec hits the beach in San Diego by Will Richardson | Jun 11, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringHey Marty! – I was in Tennessee last week and my wonderful sister Kristine was kind enough to let me get my hands on a Daytripper demo to keep me company on the long drive back to San Diego. As soon as my wife Patty saw it she claimed it for herself. We loaded...
Clay Wright provides the 1st review of the Day Tripper 12 by Will Richardson | May 25, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringClay has provided some great answers to what are sure to be questions about the newest design in recreational kayaking. The Day Trippers are not just another "rec boat". They are redefining the entire experience to paddle in protected waters… Read...
Mini Tripper is at the molder! by Will Richardson | May 15, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringWe are in 5th gear with the molding of the Day Tripper 12 and Mini Trippers. The Jackson Plant has 20+ Day Tripper 12 shells and will be getting a steady stream of them from here on out. First quality shippable boat building starts today. The beginning of first...
First photos of the Day Tripper 12… by Will Richardson | May 3, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringMay 2nd was a great day in Jackson Rec history. This line of boats has gone through painstaking development to ensure that we have not overlooked one item important to creating the best experience possible on the water. As mentioned many times… Our motto is...
Take a look at all three Day Trippers! by Will Richardson | Apr 5, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringHere is a shot I wanted to share with you all of the progress of the Day Trippers. As you can see these are the plugs. The actual plastic boats should be in production in the coming weeks. They look REALLY COOL! The mold for the Day Tripper 12 is just about done, and...
Almost done with the Day Tripper 12 at the mold maker, the 10 and Mini are right behind it! by Will Richardson | Mar 28, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringVery exciting days continue here at Jackson as we are preparing for getting production underway at the plant. The Day Tipper 12 will ship from the mold maker to the molder on April 16th and production of that boat will commence immediately. John Ratliff (COO) is...
The Day Tripper 12 plug is off to the Molder! by Will Richardson | Mar 5, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringAnother great milestone going on here at Jackson Rec. The plug for the Day Tripper 12 is off to the mold maker. The light at the end of the tunnel is nearing and boy does it feel good. As you can see, these boats are turning out really nice. This twelve footer will...
The Mini Tripper is off to the Mold Maker by Will Richardson | Feb 21, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringWe are cruising right along here at Jackson Rec with the introduction of a true kids recreational kayak. As you can see in these CAD drawings, the dimensions are perfect for kids starting as young as 5 and all the way up to 12 or so. This kayak is modeled after the...
Cockpit photos of the Day Trippers! by Will Richardson | Feb 12, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringWe are FIRED UP to tell you all that the Day Tripper 12 is complete and currently in the process of building the mold. As you can see this molded in seat came out very nicely. Tony Lee is quickly finalizing the seat back and we will have that incorporated into the...
Denver Jackson Dealer, chimes in on the importance of the Day Tripper to the paddlesports market by Will Richardson | Feb 2, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringDear Jackson Rec., I just took my first look at the new Day Tripper design on www.jacksonrec.com. I am very impressed with the first designs. It is about time a kayak manufacture produced a recreation kayak for the first time paddler. The current trend seems to be...
Fun, lightweight, family oriented, confidence inspiring, versatile kayaks for you to make the most of the outdoors! by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringI am very happy to finally bring fun, family oriented, lightweight, confidence inspiring, versatile kayaks to everyone! Jackson Kayak has created a sensation in the kayaking industry with simple sustainable philosophies, a personal “one individual or family at a...
The “Sweet Seat” removable seat by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringEric Jackson and I are working on a removable beach chair like seat for the Day Tripper Elite series that is going to change the experience of recreational kayaking. The “Sweet Seat” is going to open up the great fun that kayaking offers to include...
