World Kayak Hometown Throwdowns underway! by Will Richardson | Mar 11, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterAs Jackson Kayak becomes a more popular choice for paddlers we feel a growing sense of responsibility for the paddlers and paddling scene as a whole. I have been a paddler for quite some time now and have seen fads come and go, seen paddlers come and go, and seen...
Darin McQuoid sends in this short Hero Review… by Will Richardson | Mar 10, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterBy Darin McQuoid …Speaking of which my hero came in and I got in on the water today, and am simply amazed, this boat is mind blowing, so fun to paddle and confidence inspiring! Nice work on it!
Calling out to paddlers who may want to be a customer service person for Jackson Kayak! by Will Richardson | Mar 10, 2008 | WhitewaterOur customer service manager, Carman Ratliff, who does a great job for us, is pregnant and will need to go to part time at some point. We are also growing in our number of customer and dealer calls and Carman gets over-run with calls on a good day during the season! I...
Kayaking Snowman Spotted In Tennessee by Will Richardson | Mar 10, 2008 | WhitewaterHey all. Dave here from up the street in Cookeville TN, along with my son Cameron (8yr), sending you a pic of our new winter paddling partner. Cam thought it would be fun to build a snowman that was gear up and ready for some Fun 1 action. We call him "The...
Ben Guska Update by Will Richardson | Mar 10, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Ben Guska I’m am officially on spring break! Super stoked none the less. Hockey just finished up and I can finally find some time to heal. This year was probably the first year that I had multiple injuries, but luckily nothing long term! I first split my...
Isaac in Chile by Will Richardson | Mar 10, 2008 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterHi EJ, Kristine, Carman and JK family, I just returned from Chile where I spent five days with Isaac and the New River Academy gang, also known as Huge Experiences. The photos are from the Rio Fuy where Isaac and group ran some classic waterfalls, including a 30...
HERE & NOW World Premier Tonight by Will Richardson | Mar 10, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Nick Troutman Well it is the moment we have all been waiting for, TONIGHT is the Big Show, the HERE & NOW World Premier. Where: Bonnie Kate Theatre, 115 South Sycamore Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423) 543-1933 When: Monday, March 10, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m. Cost:...
EJ's camera catches some of the action at NAWF by Will Richardson | Mar 9, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterPhoto Essay
Toni learns to roll a kayak, gets a new Hero and sends in this great note about her transition from open boat to kayak! by Will Richardson | Mar 9, 2008 | 2010 Fun, Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterHi! As I sit, watching the snow fall and the Jackson video, that accompanied my new Jackson Hero kayak, I wanted to send you an email with a picture of its maiden voyage and a picture of the kayak, it will be taking priority over. Last week, I took my new boat to...
Ben Stookesberry sends in this update from Brazil… with Hotel Charlie: Lost World filming only 8 days from completion! by Will Richardson | Mar 9, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Ben Stookesberry Subject: A new freefall benchmark Hey EJ, I can´t take the title away from Tyler Bradt yet but there is a good chance I will run this one again with some sort of supper glue on my spray skirt and a willingness to get beat down by massive...
North Alabama Whitewater Festival a hoot! (NAWF) by Will Richardson | Mar 9, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterThis is the 4th NAWF, and this year with high water, thanks to both rain and North Alabama mountain snowmelt! The organizers have done a great job in putting music to the river, bringing in lots of great sponsors and vendors, and plenty of kayaking, of course....
Cascade Whitewater Park Fundraiser with Jackson Kayak by Will Richardson | Mar 8, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Devon Barker Greetings Paddlers, This is just to let you know about the next event to raise money for the Cascade Whitewater Park . We are really excited about it and hope to see you there! The National Paddling Film Festival just wrapped up a successful 25th event...
