Exploring Mono Lake by Kayak by Holcombe Family | Feb 17, 2014 | Cruise 10, Recreational/TouringDid you ever want to paddle an inland sea that’s water is 10x saltier than the ocean? A place where brine shrimp thrive, and birds come by the millions to feast on an all you can eat shrimp buffet. Given the chance, would you paddle on the moon (if it had water)? A...
2013 – My Last Year as a Cadet by Hayden Voorhees | Jan 22, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater, ZenI wanted to tell you thank you for all of the support that you have given me over the years and especially this last year. I am looking forward to 2014 to move out of Cadets and into Junior Men’s competition. I have finally grown out of my Shooting Star and now...
The Living Room Test by Andy Graham | Nov 2, 2012 | WhitewaterI just received my new 2013 Super Star and Karma. The first thing I have to say is that I LOVE the new “Fire N Ice” color! It is awesome! So at first glance the new Star looks a lot like the Rock Star, short, bulby and squared off end. I just had to drag both boat...
What makes Jackson Kayak creek boats stand out by Darin McQuoid | Oct 19, 2012 | Whitewater, Zenn the world of expedition kayaking, weight can mean the world. Packed for an overnight trip, my 41lb Villain S now weighs the same as the average creek boat on the market. That means that even with all my gear, performance remains high and the whole load is easier not...
Kayaking with Kids by kelloggfamily | Oct 15, 2012 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterWhen people see us on the river, they always assume we are a school … at a minimum there are 5 paddlers, at most there are 10! We try to balance our days with fun (epic) paddling for the older kids and fun (and safe) paddling for the younger kids. With kids,...
Mission: No KAYAKERS NO RAFT GUIDES!!!!!! by Billy Harris | Aug 24, 2012 | Canada, WhitewaterIll just say it once, “don’t come knocking at my door in 16 years and expect a friendly reception.” Mommy tells me I can’t tell her she can’t date a raft guide or a kayaker. BUT DADDY DON”T CARE!!! My biggest fear is some dirty...
Kayak Fishing in the Cold by Stephen Laurie | Aug 19, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater Fishing, Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityAs our open water fishing season up here in the North can be quite short due to the cold frozen winters I find myself doing a lot of cold weather paddling in hopes of extending my fishing season as long as possible. Kayaking fishing in cold weather can be very...
Nationals at KWP Cadet Class- win a free JK by Devon Barker | Jul 4, 2012 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterHere at Kelly’s Whitewater Park (KWP) we’ve been training some cadets for the upcoming Nationals event. Brent LaFay, Devon Barker-Hicks, & myself have been training students as park of Kelly’s Kayak Academy at KWP. The second feature is perfect for learning...
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...
Spring Break: Super Hero vs. Villain by Zach Fraysier | Apr 20, 2012 | Whitewater[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXF7WQdz1vk [/youtube] Just before Spring Break, reality hit me. I will never experience another Spring Break ever again. With this being noted, I immediately started brainstorming how to close out beloved Spring Breaks in a...
Boat Trim – Things to consider before you drill that first hole by JK Team | Mar 19, 2012 | Coosa, Cuda, FishingI Just got my new Jackson Cuda and Coosa in this winter and I am really JACKED about getting them ready for this years fishing season! And well……. I got to say among the many things I enjoy about this great sport, one high on that list, is rigging a new boat. Since I...
Canoecopia Day 3: Final Day and Best Reviews! Jackson Kayak Rocks the House! by Emily Jackson | Mar 12, 2012 | Recreational/TouringCanoecopia 2012 is Officially Over! Yesterday kicked off with another attempt at muscle milk and cereal, some coffee at the Super 8, and a quick drive over to get the booth clean before the show started. We arrived and the booth was literally as clean as it...
