10 Days in Uganda…

by ericjackson | Nov 21, 2018 | Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater

Emily changed her ticket to fly two days before me, so that she would more likely hit Nile Special Wave before it got flooded out.    She pulled it off and had a 4 hour session on the Nile Special at epic levels in her new Rock Star 4.0.     I...

Jackson Kayak’s Newest Design Concept- MixMaster Hits the Gauley River and Festival

by ericjackson | Sep 20, 2017 | Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, Whitewater

Rafa, well, he likes the Beasty Boys, and while he hasn’t paddled this boat, is fired up for it!    It is cool to see the reactions to this new design by new school and old school boaters! Did you know that there is a slicey boat craze going on out...

NOC’s ‘GAF’: a sale, a party, a paddle fest

by Clay Wright | Oct 3, 2014 | Dealer, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

Perfect weather and huge crowds made NOC’s GAF 2014 better than ever.  Not only were the Nantahala Cascades and Upper Nantahala running (thanks American Whitewater!) but also there were good deals, bands, food and beer on both shores at the take-out.   What more...

EJ’s Gauley Fest update 2014… Photos…

by ericjackson | Sep 21, 2014 | Karma Unlimited, Whitewater

This was a whirlwind Gauley for the Jackson family.    We left Rock Island on Thursday in time to eat at Pies and Pints that night, the Cathedral in the morning and then a Karma run on Friday for Nick and I on the Upper,  while Dane, Emily, Courtney, and Alec paddled...

When it gets real… a carnage management victory on the Green

by Clay Wright | May 1, 2014 | Creeking, Instructional, JK Team Posts, River Running, Trip Reports, Whitewater

“Go right, go right…  paddle hard … grab on and push.. oh sh*t!  Hold on! Hold on and don’t move we’re coming! ” We’ve got a tip-top crew of internationally experience kayakers all randomly coming together for a fun day on the...

Spring and Big Loops have Sprung!

by Clay Wright | Apr 17, 2014 | Playboating, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater

Spring is in the air and so were our kayaks! Stephen Wright and I headed over to the Pigeon last week on the chance that we would catch a release – and got lucky. The 1600cfs flow proved perfect for getting the hard technical tricks and combos we needed to...

Good Karma- Can’t Live Without It!

by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2013 | Creeking, Whitewater

I didn’t realize how much of a difference the Karma was going to make in my river running and creek-boating experience.     Paddling this boat has been such a joy.    I am affectionately calling it the “Good Karma” now, as it feels just like that.  ...

Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ

by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Whitewater

Out of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story;  for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best.    The moment I give...

”Switch” it up to get fresh thrills from your favorite rapids

by Clay Wright | Jan 25, 2013 | Instructional, Whitewater

My first time seeing a kayak go off Gorilla, they spun out and went off it backwards, arms in the air the kayak flopped over the edge and pitched vertically but slid down the flume just fine.   Hearing Woody Calloway say people go off backwards 50% of the time, I made...

2013 Whitewater Kayaking Competition Season is underway- Mexico Creek Racing- Alseseca Race- Veracruz- Karma report

by ericjackson | Jan 19, 2013 | Creeking, the athlete, Whitewater

It is winter time in the Northern Hemisphere, but here in Veracruz we are so far south that winter is like a mild summer day in TN.   Highs in the 80’s, lows in the 60’s- a mix of sun and clouds most days.    However this is like a cloud forest area and the fog  comes...

Clay’s Karma Med / Large Creek Boat Review

by Clay Wright | Dec 25, 2012 | Creeking, River Running, Whitewater

Karma Review: The high pitched patter of the rain turns to a lower, rumbling thunder that just keeps rolling along until it’s drowned out by the splash of the gutter’s overflow against the backdoor. So much for sleep tonight. As you scroll down the gage...

Good Karma- EJ Reviews Our Newest Creek Boat Ever!

by ericjackson | Nov 10, 2012 | Creeking, Hero, Whitewater, Zen

I wanted to wait until after getting off of the Green to write a review of the new Karma.     I got to paddle with Nick, Dane, Clay, Zach, Kelsey, Joel, and more with the Karma, watching, talking to them, and comparing notes to what I am finding to get you this...