How to survive and thrive with your significant other as your paddling partner by Vincent Family | Jun 21, 2022 | Antix, Family Zone, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesI was originally going to call this blog post the pros and cons of your significant other being your paddling partner. Then I built out my pros/cons list and had: PRO: they are always there to provide feedback CON: they are always there to provide feedback And...
A Weekend At The CKS Paddlefest by JK Team | Jun 9, 2022 | Event Coverage, Events, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplinessubmitted by Mateo Kowalczyk Hi my name is Mateo Kowalczyk and I’m a 15 year old kayaker from Boise, Idaho! I just spent the weekend in Buena Vista, Colorado participating in the CKS paddle fest! It was my first ever paddle fest and I want to tell you a little bit...
25 Years on the Housatonic by Jessie Stone | Jun 7, 2022 | Antix, Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThere is no way it seems possible that I have been paddling the Housatonic for 25 years, but 2022 marks my 25th year of running the section from Bulls Bridge down. My first paddle down was in my trusty purple Dancer with my friend Dave Saaf, who was my first East...
Medium Jackson Kayak Antix 2.0 Full Interview (Review) with Scooter by crystalgustin | May 25, 2022 | Antix, Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Reviews, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe Antix 2.0 is no doubt one of the hottest boats in the Jackson Kayak lineup and I often get asked to borrow either my medium or small. A Long Creek, South Carolina local, Alma Alberghini, AKA “Scooter” took my medium out a number of times to the Tallulah River and...
Deciding Between Antix 2.0 Sizes by JK Team | May 13, 2022 | Antix, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplinessubmitted by Christina Kossis A lot of people may find themselves in a similar position as me, in-between ranges of the recommended sizes for the Antix 2.0. At 5’-7” and approximately 150lbs with my gear, I had trouble deciding between a small and medium. I...
Missouri Relics | Paddling the St Francis River by Hannah Ray | May 11, 2022 | Antix, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesEarlier this season I had the opportunity to paddle the St Francis River in Missouri. While this isn’t my first time on the Saint, it was my first time taking the in Antix 2.0 on this run. I was pleased to find several fun eddy lines to practice stern squirts...
Ohio Whitewater by Lucien Shreiber | May 10, 2022 | Creeking, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Outdoor Adventures, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesOhio is typically not the area I think of for destination whitewater kayaking. However with the right weather and river flows, Ohio can deliver. With a new baby, a toddler, and a cold winter, we’d been having trouble getting out to many rivers this year. But with...
Go Fast Day on Suck Creek by Clay Wright | May 7, 2022 | Event Coverage, Events, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesGoing fast is fun, whether on a bike – in a car – or down your favorite creek, there’s a type of person who just loves to see how fast they can go. In that spirit, some local Chatty boaters found a few friends to hold watches on the local steep and the...
NoliFest 2022 Recap by wildwildwes | May 5, 2022 | Events, Family Zone, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe full on NoliFest was back in action this spring after a 2 year hiatus. The festival is a celebration hosted by USA Raft Adventure Resort for the Nolichucky River and the people who love to play in/by it. We were blessed with beautiful sunny warm weather and a nice...
The 15th Annual Berner Oberland Biathlon by Jessie Stone | May 1, 2022 | Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, rivers, Rockstar, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesApril 15th was a sunny, hot day in Switzerland including in the Simmental valley and Saanen land! The week before, a two day logisitics – its easy and accessible. Under your own steam, you can have the most complete, all day, fun, play day outside. If you like to back...
5 Nutrition Tips to improve your kayak performance by JK Team | Apr 26, 2022 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplinessubmitted by Andi Brunner In this Blog I am showing you 5 easy nutrition tips that might help you getting a stronger kayaker. They only take very little preparation and effort but can have great benefits to your fitness! 1) Regular protein intake Other than fat and...
Cedar River Slalom Race in the Antix 2.0 and Dynamic Duo by kylethomas | Apr 6, 2022 | Antix, Dynamic Duo, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI recently moved to Issaquah, Washington in the Greater Seattle Area and fortunately found myself a 15-minute drive from the Cedar River slalom course. This well cared for whitewater slalom course is maintained by members of the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers,...
