California 2k19

by teamjk | Jun 6, 2019 | Creeking, Nirvana, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Hey guys! This past spring I got the chance to travel to Northern California to take advantage some classic whitewater that does not get tons of traffic. On this trip, we spent a week checking out the Trinity watershed. I made a short video of some of the amazing...

Antix in the Canyon

by teamjk | Dec 10, 2018 | Antix, Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

  The rain has finally settled in to Alabama, and the creeks and canyons have started to run. I have been way behind the times, and just recently bought a medium Antix for winter creeking and playing. Beyond stoked to finally have this boat and to learn more...

Back to Bama

by teamjk | Aug 20, 2018 | Video, Whitewater

Hey guys! After 6 months of living in the PNW my wife, dog and I have made the trek back to Alabama from Washington State. We had an absolute blast exploring a new to us part of the country, and it was a great way to spend our first  6 months of marriage. Over...

Cuyahoga Fall Race

by teamjk | Apr 29, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

A couple weeks ago, my friend and fellow Team JK member, Chad Christopher, asked me if I wanted to go to a whitewater race in Ohio. My initial response was, “There is whitewater in Ohio???”. As we found out, YES! There IS actually phenomenal whitewater and even better...

Tips and Tricks for Your Karma UL

by teamjk | Mar 30, 2017 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Hey guys! Over the past couple months, I have been playing around with my Karma Unlimited. I picked up the boat in November with the intent of creeking with it this winter to try and be comfortable racing one by this upcoming fall. Needless to say, it has been a...

Rolling into January

by teamjk | Jan 18, 2017 | Beginner Moves, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, JK University, Whitewater

Hello Everyone! Hope you guys enjoyed the holidays! For the past 3 years during the month of January, Cullman City Parks and Recreation has hosted a roll clinic/ open pool session for paddlers of all skill levels. What started as a group of 4-5 paddlers a week, has...