Journaling: An advantageous skill for athletic performance and life

by Emily Wade | Sep 15, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

  Since I was young I kept a journal, maybe since I was 15 or 16. I grew up playing tennis competitively and went to undergrad on a full ride for tennis, so goal writing has always been a part of my life. I still to this day have a regular life journal where I...

How to Fisher King

by Bartoz Czauderna | Sep 11, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Learn to FISHER KING by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Fisher King is an elevated kickflip performed parallel to the seam line and stuck in a hole. Also called a ‘wingover’. If the boat is elevated around 45 degrees then it usually gets scored as Entry 2 in...

Confessions of a MixMaster Convert

by Anna Bruno | Sep 6, 2023 | Featured Post, MixMaster, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Before I start this blog, two important disclaimers: 1. I’m terrible at stern squirting. 2. I was NOT stoked on the MixMaster when it came out, and I really did not see the appeal of slicey boating. However, I take it all back. Summer in the PNW has me embracing the...

How to Helix

by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 27, 2023 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Learn to HELIX by doing exercises in the video! What is it? A 270º spin with at least 180° of which the boat must be inverted, aerial at some point. Once done fully aerial it is probably one of the most impressive moves to watch! Same as a flip turn, rhythm in Helix...

Using video review to improve your kayaking – The benefits and gains to step up your game

by Emily Wade | Aug 26, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Emily doing mcnasty at Z Dam, Richmond, VA Seth Ashworth has been coaching me weekly since 2018. Since we are not in the same location with me being in Richmond, Va and Seth in Canada, we use video review. The goal of video review is to look back at the tricks you are...

How to Kickflip

by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 21, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Learn to KICKFLIP by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Kickflip is a 360 barrel roll performed of the peak of the wave and thrown downstream direction. It is one of the most recognized downriver freestyle tricks which also correlates a lot with the air screw...

How to Back Loop

by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 14, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Learn to BACK LOOP by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Back flip initiated and finished between a horizontal angle of – 20° and 20°, landing in the hole or the wave. Simply a Loop done backward yet easier said than done. Because it is harder to spot plug...

2023 GoPro Mountain Games

by Emily Wade | Aug 11, 2023 | Event Coverage, Events, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

2023 GoPro Mountain Games   Cover photo: Finals. Photo cred: Dane Jackson The GoPro Mountain Games is my favorite event to compete in and are one of the country’s most celebrated outdoor events, featuring adventure sports, music, and art. From June 8th to June...

How to Loop

by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 8, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Learn to LOOP by doing exercises in the video! What is it? The first thing people will ask you when you say that you are doing a freestyle is whether you can Loop. Put simply, it is a front flip in a kayak which is one of the bigger breakthroughs and a dream point for...

How to Lunar Orbit

by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 1, 2023 | Playboating, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Learn to LUNAR ORBIT by doing exercises in the video! What is it? At least 180° horizontal angle rotation starting in front surf position and flowing into a back loop or back cartwheel. It is a reverse version of the Mc Nasty. However, Lunar Orbit one can be finished...

How to Macho Move

by Bartoz Czauderna | Jul 24, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Learn to MACHO MOVE by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Macho Move is a downstream Loop done from the peak of the wave performed on two peaks. It is a very impressive move that requires great balance on the bow but if timed well it will provide big air time...

How to Mc Nasty

by Bartoz Czauderna | Jul 10, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Learn to MC NASTY by doing exercises in the video! What is it? At least 150° horizontal angle rotation or half a barrel roll flowing into a front loop or Space Godzilla. There are multiple ways to finish that trick. In this part, we will focus on hole style, and you...