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Anna’s Six Minute Ab Series.

by | Feb 22, 2014 | Instructional, Whitewater

One reason I was excited to join Jackson Kayak was to have the opportunity to share a few yoga stretches and core exercises that help to keep me healthy, strong and on the water through the JK blog.   For a little bit of background on me- I fell in love with...

Full Circle with Jane Koopman

by | Feb 20, 2014 | rivers, Whitewater

Ten years ago this fall I stood on top of a dam in Northern Maine taking in the stunning scenery surrounding me. I reflected on the paddling I had just done over the past 3 days on the waters that flowed from the base of where I was standing. Up in the North Maine...

How to Balance Kayaking and Education

by | Feb 18, 2014 | Whitewater

Over the years, I have met many people who believe that balancing kayaking and an education is a daunting task. I would like to tell you that although challenging at times, it can be done. I am 26 years old and in my 4th and final year of medical school. I am...

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...

Wairoa Extreme Race

by | Feb 14, 2014 | Whitewater

The second day of the NZ extreme race series kicked off on the Wairoa River in the Bay of Plenty NZ. The race format consisted of a time trial event that would be used to seed athletes for the boatercross down the class 5 rapids top waterfall and the Rollercoaster....

Le ZEN, pourquoi, pour qui.

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Zen

Quand j’ai pris le Zen pour la première fois, c’était à l’événement Ottawa XL au Canada où l’on faisait un border Cross dans la rivière Outaouais en crue, du très gros volume. J’ai sauté dans celui de Dane parce que je n’avais pas de creekboat pour la course. J’ai...

Trip to LA for “Full Frame”

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Whitewater

This week I made a completely mad half way around the world trip to Los Angeles from Uganda to be interviewed for a new TV news program called “Full Frame”. This program picks a famous person who is involved in a particular issue and then brings in “experts” to...

Le ZEN- pourqoui et pour qui?

by | Feb 10, 2014 | Zen

Quand j’ai pris le Zen pour la première fois, c’était à l’événement Ottawa XL au Canada où l’on faisait un border Cross dans la rivière Outaouais en crue, du très gros volume. J’ai sauté dans celui de Dane parce que je n’avais pas de creekboat pour la course. J’ai...

Emily’s Gear Picks for 2014!

by | Feb 10, 2014 | 2015 Zen, Whitewater

Emily’s Gear Picks for 2014 Every year I pack up and leave home for a minimum of 6 months in one shot. The plan is to paddle every day, but you have to make exceptions for traveling from one location to the other. For a majority of that time I will be in each location...