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. ...
by Jessie Stone | Mar 14, 2014 | Whitewater
The 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...
by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, the teacher, Whitewater
I 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. First I want to share my thoughts about life, love, kayaking, winning, losing, play, work, with anyone interested in my...
by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trip Reports, Video, Video, Whitewater
This is a special video with angles and shots rarely seen in kayaking. I brought my DJI- Phantom Quadcopter, 6 batteries, GoPro Hero 3+ cameras, one Levitar GoPro elevated mount to capture these shots. We did a ton of epic creek boating in Veracruz, as well as a...
by ericjackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, Trip Reports, Whitewater
Aging 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...
by ericjackson | Jan 17, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Whitewater
On the plane ride home from Mexico, I put this edit together of our Mexico trip in the Jackson Karma using GoPro Studio. 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! ...
by ericjackson | Jan 13, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trips, Whitewater
Veracruz, 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...
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. ...
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...
by Jessie Stone | Feb 16, 2013 | Whitewater
It 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...
by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater
Life as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone. 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. Our quest for love...
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...
