Creeking, Playing, Traveling, and the final Sprint to the Finish… by ericjackson | Sep 29, 2012 | Rockstar, the athlete, Trip Reports, Whitewater, ZenMarch 31st- the Day I packed my RV up and headed on the Road. October 14th- the day I get home again, for good. I have not missed home until this trip to Europe, without Kristine or KC. That makes all of the difference for me. Home is where the heart is,...
CURRENTS: The Creek Race by Mike McKay | Sep 29, 2012 | WhitewaterCreek racing is gaining even more momentum than ever. The source of this popularity is the paddlers that are organizing, supporting, and spreading word on these races. While these races continue to get bigger in scale and attention, they continue to be grassroots are...
Low Water PNW by Brett Barton | Sep 28, 2012 | Whitewater When the water gets low on the classic runs here in the PNW ya gotta head upstream to the not-so-classic, somewhat-remote, and at times uber-committing “way-up-there” kinda runs. The kinda places bears don’t even get into. The kinda places the...
SUPerCHARGER Hits the EAST! by Ken Hoeve | Sep 27, 2012 | WhitewaterThe past few weeks have been amazing on the river. Not only here in Colorado but on the east coast as well. The NOC played host to the finals of the World Cup freestyle final and I was invited to announce. A perfect opportunity to “work” and get to paddle all over the...
R3 Rescue For River Runners: Episode 3 – Swimming, Self Rescue, Boat Rescue by Mike McKay | Sep 27, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterEpisode 3 focuses on the times when you are out of your boat. Swimming in moving water takes practice and this video will go over the basics. As well, self rescue is important for those times when you don’t plan on coming out of your boat and it is also...
“Justin Bieber” on Water! by hunter katich | Sep 26, 2012 | WhitewaterAs a kayaker there are a few things I’m known for on the river; my determination to win, my love for Auburn football and my so called perfect hair. Getting teased from the announcers and my friends at the 2012 ICF World Cup as the “Justin Bieber” on water, compelled...
World Championships of Extreme Racing- Sickline- Training Begins in Austria! by ericjackson | Sep 25, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenDane, Nick, and I arrived last night in Oetz, Austria with our Zen 65, 75, and 75, plus an extra Zen 75 for the Olympic silver medalist in slalom this year. We got here, broken from the Kanumesse show, staying up late, and not kayaking for 4 days, and drinking too...
2013 Star Review by Jessie Stone | Sep 25, 2012 | Whitewater2013 Star Review I have had a month now of continuous paddling in the new 2013 Star that included 3 world cup events and Gaulley Fest, definitely a great opportunity to try the boat in a number of different environments to see how it performs. To begin with, the boat...
Dam by JK Team | Sep 24, 2012 | ZenI’ve paddled most brands once I set in my first Jackson I’ve never bought another brand.
36 Ramble Way by JK Team | Sep 24, 2012 | AllstarsWell, I started getting into kayaking at camp this year, and by the end of the month, I was trying my front flip of the dock, and getting really into kayaking! I love your guys allstar, and it was perfect for me!
Raquette Race by Galen Volckhausen | Sep 24, 2012 | Creeking, WhitewaterThe Raquette River is in upstate NY half an hour away from the border of Canada. It is part of the Kind of New York Race series. I have been at the Raquette Race for the last 3 years in a row and the last 2 years I have raced. I drove down the night before the race...
