Norway | Whitewater Kayaking by dianegaydos | Mar 2, 2021 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Karma, Norway, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI’m sure I’m not alone when I say the past 12 months have had much less travel than normal for me. In addition to looking forward to when international travel will be safer again, I’ve been spending a lot of time looking back. Enjoy this video of when my husband...
“Such a Sick little Creek” (Lower West Kiewa) by Jack Newland | Feb 26, 2021 | Creeking, Featured Post, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHey guys, the other weekend was so good. On Sunday I got to paddle the Lower West Kiewa in the Victorian High Country. This river is a gem and maybe one of my new favourites. most of the crew left on Saturday night, but I called up a mate and he was still around so we...
5 Tips for Levelling Up your Personal Paddling Progression by JK Team | Feb 25, 2021 | Antix, Canada, Internationalisation, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by: Dave Turner Crerar Do you find yourself saying things like… “This is the year I will paddle that class IV river I have always dreamt about!” OR “Yes, after 5 years I will finally run that class V rapid that I always walk on my home river.” … and never...
Little Shredder Applications Open 2021 by Jezz | Feb 24, 2021 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Little Shredders, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesJackson Kayak is excited to announce that we have new spots available on the 20201 Jackson Kayak Little Shredder team. Once again we will be running a competition to find our new team of little shredders. We are looking for kids who love to kayak and are super...
How to have an Epic Day, on the River, With Your Kids by Hargrove Adventures | Feb 23, 2021 | Family Zone, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHELLO!! We are the Hargroves, and love to create unplugged moments of magic with our crew of 6. I know what you are thinking, “Moments of magic, really?” Being a homeschool family that includes 4 kiddos, and a husband that works full time outside of the house, finding...
Winter Paddling in Tuam by JK Team | Feb 21, 2021 | JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by Barry Loughnane The past few months has seen on and off lockdowns here in Ireland with various degrees of travel restrictions. With this our normal winter paddling routine has changed with more days spent at our local freestyle spot in Tuam. We have been...
How to Find (More) Balance = More Time in your Kayak! by Emily Jackson | Feb 18, 2021 | Emily Jackson, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Family Posts, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureHow to Find More Balance Balance is far more than something you find in your boat. It’s just as important — perhaps even more so — in life. So what is balance? It’s the concept of equal distribution, but aren’t we generally just running from one end to the other of a...
Choosing a Beginner Whitewater Paddling Kayak by Hilde Schweitzer | Feb 17, 2021 | Antix, Beginner Moves, Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, JK University, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater InstructionChoosing a Beginner Whitewater Paddling Kayak Ask any kayaker what they think the best boat for you is and you will likely get a confusing jumble of answers that have little to do with what you really need to know. Today lets look at choosing a beginner whitewater...
“This Boat is Fun Even on Small water” by JK Team | Feb 16, 2021 | Australia, Exploration Feature, Featured Post, Internationalisation, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by Jack Newland What’s up guys, I was down at one of my local spots the other weekend. Nothing huge just good fun class 2, with clear drinkable water. It’s actually one of my favourite spots to hang out over summer. I decided to take my Nirvana...
Are you crazy? Kayaking when you should be skiing by Alex Horne | Feb 10, 2021 | Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureAre you thinking back on those warm summer days with a sense of nostalgia? Life was so easy and careless. All you had to remember were your pfd/skirt/helmet/paddle. Now add to the list drysuit, mittens/pogies, skull cap, and beaucoup layers. It’s a lot just to get out...
Essential Gear for Whitewater Kayaking by JK Team | Feb 8, 2021 | Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesEssential Gear for Whitewater Kayaking There are few sports that are as fun and exciting as whitewater kayaking. There’s so much to love! Whitewater kayaking is so unique in that you are able to travel down rivers in remote and beautiful places all over the world,...
How to Double Pump | Freestyle Kayaking by sethashworth | Feb 8, 2021 | Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe Double pump is the basis for most flatwater freestyle with applications of boat control into all kinds of whitewater paddling especially freestyle tricks. It can be a tricky thing to learn but Seth Ashworth has broken it down for us, see if it...
