Winter Paddling Weekend by JK Team | Feb 9, 2013 | WhitewaterCalifornia has been pretty dry lately, as is pretty common for January. But last week we had just enough precipitation to bring in some fun local runs for the weekend. I love getting on new runs, but sometimes it’s fun to have a low stress weekend on something close...
Rescue For River Runners: Episode 6 – The Rescue Harness by Mike McKay | Feb 8, 2013 | Beginner Moves, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterThe quick-release harness on a rescue PFD is an important advancement in swiftwater safety. It allows you to tow a canoe or kayak and to perform “live bait” rescues in which the rescuer jumps into the water to pull a paddler to safety. In Episode 6 of...
Get your kids on the water! by Andy Graham | Feb 7, 2013 | Beginner Moves, Dynamic Duo, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterEight years ago, after turning forty and countless years of being in kayak every free minute, picking up and travelling the world at the drop of a hat, and making every minute an adventure, my wife and I accepted an adoption referral for a baby boy from Korea. The...
Australian Freestyle Team Double D the Ocoee by Jezz | Feb 5, 2013 | Dynamic Duo, WhitewaterSo while participating in the World Cup this year the Australian Freestyle Team headed over to the Ocoee for a bit of fun. We made it even better by using a Dynamic Duo and let me say I have taken on the Ocoee many many times, mostly instructing. This was the first...
Balance- Fulfillment- Hardship-Fun- Success- Challenge- EJ’s Thoughts Today… by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterLife as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone. Emotions and our desire for things greater than a comfortable survival with enough food, water, and warmth to get by make living up to our expectations mentally and physically difficult. Our quest for love...
New Rivers, New Runs, Old Friends by Zach Fraysier | Feb 4, 2013 | WhitewaterEmery Creek Last Spring, Joe Gudger and I trudged up Emery Creek on a scouting mission. Being amazed by the 3/4 mile steep gorge (500 fpm) roughly 2.5 miles upstream from Holly Creek, we knew where we wanted to be next time it rained 3 inches in the Cohutta...
Laps on the Falls and Sieve City in the Karma by Dane Jackson | Feb 3, 2013 | WhitewaterFor the last 2 weeks that i have been home paddling around in the karma, i have gotten it on suck creek a few times, bear creek a few times as well. But rock island has been spilling every day since i have been home, and all the in between days i have gotten on the...
Jeff West’s Final Vertical Miles: The North Fork Payette and Little White Salmon by Kat and David Levitt | Jan 30, 2013 | WhitewaterJeff West makes a big punch on the North Fork Payette during his final vertical mile. Jeff in the whiteout of Idaho, getting ready for the Stikine. Below he is about to launch off the famous swinging bridge to complete a last run of the day on the meat of the run,...
The Karmas on the Bear by Dane Jackson | Jan 30, 2013 | WhitewaterBear creek is one of the greatest creeks in the southeast and is one of my favorite runs. Its a nice fairly long creek with good gradient. Its got sweet boofs, nice steep long rapids, and has one of the best rapids you can run, stairway to heaven. Stairway is a...
Xmas @ Kaituna by Courtney Kerin | Jan 29, 2013 | WhitewaterJust before xmas I loaded up my car with my boats, gear and SUP, and began my journey north for the last event of the year…Xmas @ Kaituna. I had a great drive uo with many beach stops to cool off in the water and keep myself active by stopping at the many...
Kellogg Family on Today Show at 9:40 Eastern- TODAY! by ericjackson | Jan 28, 2013 | JK Media, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterWant to see one of the most amazing families? Check out the Kellogg Family- with 12 kids, living in an RV (here at Rock Island this winter!) and now on the Today Show… 30 minutes from when I am writing this- sorry for the short notice!! Here is their team...
How to Survive Winter Paddling by kelloggfamily | Jan 28, 2013 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Whitewater1. Consult your doctor before performing this insane activity. He may want to do a psychological exam, that’s ok, you’ll pass. 2. Before leaving the warm comfort of your home make sure to bring your GoPro because you are going to want proof to show your...
