Hobey Pollack Kid Kayaker by JK Team | Jul 26, 2012 | Kid's KayaksI was ten years old when I got my first Jackson Kayak (fun 1.5). It has always been my dad’s dream for me to kayak with him. This year I have started paddling class 3 and 4 rivers with my dad and were both learning how to play boat. The photo I have sent you is...
Creeking the Sheep River -Alberta by davecrerar | Jun 29, 2012 | Creeking, WhitewaterDave Crerar Pavel Bendl As the pincher creek festival got up and running our group was steadily increasing in size, as is the norm at kayaking festivals. I was definitely a little keen this weekend and suggested hitting up two different runs on the way down to the...
Kayak Racing Tips and Strategies by Eric Bartl | Jun 9, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Creeking, Events, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Team JK, WhitewaterIn light of the annual Cheat race last weekend, and with strong urging from Anna, I thought I would share a few of my racing tips with you. New River Academy did well at this years Cheat race. Coach Seth Dow took first in the Men’s Shortboat category- but only because...
Ohanapecosh River – Garrett by JK Fans | Apr 5, 2012 | UncategorizedThis picture is of my good friend Garrett simply flying off of Ohane falls, on of the most scenic runs in Washington State! Being a tall guy 6’6″+, he loves that Jackson has thought about people outside of the “average” boater size. Garrett...
Raising A Kayaking Kid. by sagedonnelly | Mar 21, 2012 | Fun, Kid's Kayaks, rivers, Video, WhitewaterWritten by Sage Donnelly’s parents, Matt Donnelly and Stephanie Viselli Sage and Dad, Carbarton run, NF Payette One of the things I love about having a daughter who is a kayaker is the look on people’s faces when we arrive at a put in at a river. As we start...
Fun Runnin’ on the Noli and Watauga Gorges! by wildwildwes | Mar 21, 2012 | Creeking, Reviews, River Running, Team JK, Video, Whitewater“The JK Fun Runner is an intriguing sporty boat design!” was my first thought when I saw the news about this new river runner from Jackson Kayak. Little did I know at the time how much I would grow to love this new boat! I picked up both sizes (60 & 70) of...
Five Minutes in the Zen… by Kat and David Levitt | Feb 29, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenFive Minutes in the Zen… …was all I needed to decide it would be my next new boat. To be completely honest, I needed less. I enjoyed the fit on my knees and legs immediately, as the Zen’s design and outfitting provides total comfort and control. As...
Paddle Point Park – Coosa and Cuda by Team Palovik | Feb 3, 2012 | Coosa, Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater FishingPaddle Point Park Coosa and Cuda Decided to try and set up a fishing / get together with some local Kayakers. Used the TFF Texas Fishing Forum as the vehicle to get the word out to everyone. We had both paddlers and fishing going to this outing, Was worried about the...
Emily’s Day on Cane Creek and First Impressions of the Zen! by Emily Jackson | Jan 31, 2012 | Creeking, Team JK, Whitewater, ZenEmily’s Best Day on Cane Creek and First Impressions of the Zen! Yesterday Dad, Nick and I woke up earlier then usual to the sound of heavy rains, followed with heavy hailing… This meant that Dad had already left me several voice messages Mostly along the lines,...
Bryan in his Fun1 by JK Team | Jan 30, 2012 | Fun, Kid's KayaksThis is my 6yo son, Bryan, in his FUN1 on Grandpa’s pond in Oneonta, NY. I paddle a Super Star Classic. Even though it is much more “playboat” then I’ll ever need I love the boat. It is very comfortable for me. I feel very much in control, even...
New Jackson Kayak C1 Outfitting by Jezz | Jan 26, 2012 | C1 Outfitting, Creeking, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Rockstar, Uncategorized, WhitewaterThere is some huge news for all C1 boaters out there. After years of having to ghetto fit boats for C1, Jackson Kayak is about to release an amazing C1 system this year. C1 boaters have been waiting for this for years and finally there is something that will convert...
Black Canyon of the Colorado river with Desert Adventures by sonia | Feb 17, 2011 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, Riviera What to do the day after Christmas when you are in Las Vegas? Go kayaking! We hooked up with Izzy Collett from Desert Adventures on a chilly overcast...
