White Nile, Africa: 1 Part Rockstar, 1 Part GoPro and a pinch of DJI: Video by nicktroutman | Apr 8, 2014 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Media, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterThe Hairy Lemon on the White Nile was yet again our choice for a couple week stay this winter,’specifically for training purposes’, the hot weather, warm water, big waves and fun river run, well that is just a coincidence. This is training. We all had an...
A quick surf with the All-star 2013 and I was hooked! by Patrick Levesque | Dec 24, 2012 | Allstars, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Team JK, Whitewater(Version francaise disponible à : www.patricklevesque.info) If you have paddle the old All-Star and the Rockstar, one think you probably realize is they get the work done. No reason why they have been winning rodeo since their inception. After paddling the two for a...
Sage Donnelly: Jackson Kayak Year End Review by sagedonnelly | Nov 19, 2012 | Fun, jacksonkayak.com, Playboating, rivers, Shooting Star, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, ZenMy 2012 year video highlighting how much fun I have had! My 2012 Hounds Tooth Boof, NF Payette I had a great 2012 kayaking season! I was able to defend my Point Series National Champion title, and placed 2nd in the National Championships in freestyle, and also...
Training freestyle game: K.A.Y.A.K. by Patrick Levesque | Oct 12, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater(la version française à la fin du texte) This summer I had the opportunity to coach the Quebec freestyle. During workouts, Jonathan Boily (member of the Canadian junior team) and I started to introduce simple games that allow us to measure one another without the...
Freestyle Kayaking at the London Olympics 2012 by Courtney Kerin | Aug 12, 2012 | WhitewaterYes! That’s right this year at the London 2012 Olympic Games, freestyle kayaking made an appearance. Six athletes from 5 continents were chosen to be the first to present the sport of freestyle kayaking to the Olympics. The athletes were James Bebbington (GBR), Claire...
Alberta Freestyle- Video by davecrerar | Jul 6, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterThis is the Brierley’s wave in Rocky Mountain House Alberta, its a dam controlled feature and, according to local knowledge it runs from snow melt until early September. They are holding their home town throw down here on July 13th – 15th....
Point Series Wrap Up, Lyons, Fibark and Montana! by sagedonnelly | Jul 1, 2012 | Fun, Uncategorized, Whitewater, ZenAfter The Teva Mountain Games it was off to Lyons, CO for the Lyons Outdoor Games! Luckily, the water came up a lot so we had a awesome hole! Unfortunately, I came down with a sinus infection the day before the competition, but luckily after lots of rest, I was able...
FIBARK- Wrap-Up With Big Fun by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater FIBARK (First in Boating on the Arkansas) Festival is in the 65 years old or so and is a staple for paddlers and spectators alike each Father’s Day Weekend. Â Â The events are Held in downtown Salida, CO, staging off of the “Boat Ramp” adjacent...
Green River Rodeo: Wyoming by nicktroutman | Jun 5, 2012 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Team JK, Trip Reports, WhitewaterThe Green River Rodeo is a fairly new event, with this being the second year of their annual event. The whole place has a small town feel, with great hospitality, especially towards all of the kayakers. It is a fun little whitewater park with a gorgeous park build...
Emily’s European Slalom Adventure Part 1: by Emily Jackson | Jun 5, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterI arrived in Europe after booking my ticket two days before. Unsure of when I should go I just woke up and said, I think I just need to go, now… So with a short notice and couple Facebook messages I had our English distributors and close friends pick me up well after...
Teva Games DownRiver Sprint and Freestyle- EJ stories… by ericjackson | Jun 3, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterFriday was the prelims for the Freestyle event on Gore Creek.  Low water on Gore Creek (240 cfs) was a challenge for Clay Wright- organizer of the Freestyle event.  He had to figure out how to make a hole at this super low water that was worthy of having the...
Cold Weather, cold water, BIG air! Some Buseater Action by nicktroutman | May 21, 2012 | Featured Post, Rockstar, Team JK, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterCheck out some Buseater action from my time spent back home in Canada. Cold Weather, cold water, big air! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/42191474[/vimeo]
