Team JK’s Heather Herbeck sends in this great update from the Women’s Clinic she just did by Will Richardson | Feb 5, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Heather Herbeck Hey Clay/EJ – Well the women’s clinic at the University of Pudget Sounds (UPS) was amazing. Michael Gordon and his girlfriend Kate put on a very successful event. We had about 25 girls – some brand new to kayaking and others who...
Human powered shuttle by Will Richardson | Feb 4, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterThis shuttle vehicle only weighs 80 pounds, and eats less than the average shuttle. Kayak on his back only weighs 23 pounds, making the total package a very environmentally sound choice. Of course, not all of us can be 80 pounds, so we will just have to upsize our...
Heather Herbeck is getting excited about Spring in the West!!! by Will Richardson | Feb 3, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterBy Heather Herbeck Hey EJ – Check out the awesome Winter we’re having . . . we’re going to have a great Spring! It seems like at least two days out of the week, we are getting dumped on out here in the Columbia River Gorge. Nate and I live in BZ...
Newest Kids Boat- Side Kick- Ready to Roll!!! by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterCheck out the photo of the Side Kick! We got the first one in black, to see it in its baddest form, sitting on a black leather sofa! Dane is beside himself and can barely talk due to getting his tonsils out on Tuesday! AWESOME! CUTE! WOW! A real river runner for kids,...
Kenya Update by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Emily Jackson Hey Everyone! I am on my home back from Kenya! This time I went to Africa without my play boat and took on the task of flying with a slalom boat! I was invited with 6 other athletes to participate in a training camp with Chris Weingard, who has been...
Downunder the Horizonline DVD cover by Will Richardson | Jan 31, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Jez Here is a sneak peek at our cover. We finally finished our DVD cover and disk artwork. Things are really moving along and are on the final stages of getting it together. Downunder the Horizonline by Skippy Films will be released in the next few months. jez...
Paddy from the UK sends in this story by Will Richardson | Jan 31, 2008 | WhitewaterHi Eric, the long awaited playboating weekend had finally arrived. FOYLE PADDLERS CANOE CLUB had booked the boys with top coach RODGER HAMILTON in recognition of their performances in the world surf kayak championships.The tuition started off on a river that the boys...
JK Staff Working Insane-O OVERTIME to get your Kayak Built! by Will Richardson | Jan 31, 2008 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Stephen Wright With more Kayak orders than ever before, the JK Staff has taken boat-building to the next level this week. Everyone is working 10 hour days to build record numbers of Funs, Stars, Heroes, and Rockers so that our dealers can get you your 08...
Emily returns from Kenya today!!! by Will Richardson | Jan 30, 2008 | WhitewaterIt has been a hard two weeks for the Jackson Family, being without Emily for two weeks is a long time! Emily just finished a two week training and racing trip to Kenya for slalom. I will let Emily describe the trip when she returns! Meanwhile- here are some...
Pikey's past weekend! by Will Richardson | Jan 30, 2008 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Pikey Another weekend another great destination and some crazy beginners! Last weekend Dartmoor this Weekend the stunning Lake District! The Lakes is England’s more mountainous region with breath taking views, every building seems to be made by slate...
Nightriders: RI nightsurf Movie by Will Richardson | Jan 29, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Clay Wright Nightsurfing video by Clay
Uganda Trip by Will Richardson | Jan 28, 2008 | WhitewaterPhotos By Jon Best Six weeks in Uganda paddling on the White Nile, world class river running and playboating, every kayakers paradise. The locals say it won’t be long until the Dam at Bujagali will be finished and the silver back section will slowly disappear....
