Africa- Uganda Wave Surfing Trip by ericjackson | Mar 17, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater The new Rock Star was well tested in holes, winning the World Championships for men and women in 2013 and just about every other freestyle event as well this season.  However, we had not been able to play it for any extended period of time on epic waves.  ...
EJ’s 50th Birthday Party by Jessie Stone | Mar 14, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Day before EJ’s 50th birthday we paddled the river at super low water and spent over 2 hours at Muts Nuts – what an awesome wave! I had never been lucky enough to have more than one or two rides at time on it before, so it was fun to exhaust myself there and surf...
EJ’s “My Daily Bread” #Lifewithoutcompromise on his Facebook page… by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, the teacher, WhitewaterI am putting a daily inspirational note where the photo is part of the message on my Facebook fan page, The purpose of this is two fold. Â First I want to share my thoughts about life, love, kayaking, winning, losing, play, work, with anyone interested in my...
Here is the Edit You have been waiting for- Nick’s Full Mexico Karma Creeking edit… by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterThis is a special video with angles and shots rarely seen in kayaking. Â Â I brought my DJI- Phantom Quadcopter, 6 batteries, Â GoPro Hero 3+ cameras, one Levitar GoPro elevated mount to capture these shots. Â We did a ton of epic creek boating in Veracruz, as well as a...
Eric Jackson Turns 50 Years Old- essay and photos through age 45… by ericjackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, Trip Reports, WhitewaterAging is inevitable, and seeing your next birthday is a goal for all but those who no longer want to live.  What is the point of seeing another birthday unless you have things you want to do between now and then, anyhow?  There is something to be said for what you...
Check out my short video edit from Mexico by ericjackson | Jan 17, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, WhitewaterOn the plane ride home from Mexico, I put this edit together of our Mexico trip in the Jackson Karma using GoPro Studio. Â Â Â We took my Phantom Quad on the trip and got some epic shots, of which I am not putting all of them here, but you’ll get a taste of it! Â ...
Good Karma in Mexico by ericjackson | Jan 13, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trips, WhitewaterVeracruz, Mexico is home to rugged mountains, jungle, wonderful people, and epic whitewater.   In 2006 a first descent Expedition lead by Ben Stookeberry, with Rafa Ortiz, Nick Troutman, Phil Boyer, Eric Seymore, Darin Mcquoid, Heather Herbeck, and I opened up the...
Good Karma- Can’t Live Without It! by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2013 | Creeking, WhitewaterI didn’t realize how much of a difference the Karma was going to make in my river running and creek-boating experience. Â Â Paddling this boat has been such a joy. Â Â I am affectionately calling it the “Good Karma” now, as it feels just like that. Â ...
Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, WhitewaterOut 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...
EJ, Clay and my 10 year Reunion on the Nile by Jessie Stone | Feb 16, 2013 | WhitewaterIt is hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since my first trip to the Nile. Really it feels like it was just a few years ago that we were first here. So many things have changed but the essence of this place and the river remains the same. I remember so clearly my...
Balance- Fulfillment- Hardship-Fun- Success- Challenge- EJ’s Thoughts Today… by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterLife as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone. Â Emotions and our desire for things greater than a comfortable survival with enough food, water, and warmth to get by make living up to our expectations mentally and physically difficult. Â Our quest for love...
2013 Whitewater Kayaking Competition Season is underway- Mexico Creek Racing- Alseseca Race- Veracruz- Karma report by ericjackson | Jan 19, 2013 | Creeking, the athlete, WhitewaterIt 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...
