China! by colinkemp | Mar 1, 2014 | Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterWhat can I say other than that China is amazing! I have had the privilege for the past 4 years to work with Bo, our JK distributor in China. During that time Bo and I have discussed getting myself and some other JK team members to go for a visit and to teach some...
Let’s Talk Shoulders by Jessica Yurtinus | Feb 28, 2014 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterAs a kayaker I am sure you have either experienced or know someone who has experienced a shoulder injury. It could be high brace that leads to a shoulder dislocation, hitting a rock that separates your AC joint, or overuse giving you tendinitis. The shoulder takes a...
Showing you my home rivers in Millau by Mathieu Dumoulin | Feb 27, 2014 | Whitewater Winter is time to settle down for a bit. Time slows down after the season and it’s the ideal period to prepare the next season, set goals, draw a route on the map and figure out what preparation it’ll take to achieve all this. It’s also the time to explore the...
SE Asian Adventure by christopherkorbulic | Feb 26, 2014 | WhitewaterThe moment I started paddling back in an Indian river after a two year hiatus, I felt an immense rush of excitement and satisfaction. It had taken three and half exhausting days going directly from my front door to get to that river in Meghalaya, India, but it was the...
White Nile Video. Chasing the sun – Africa by Claire OHara | Feb 24, 2014 | WhitewaterIts the time of the year when its so cold at home that you just have to book some flights, pack some bags and head to warmer climates to train. Heres a wrap up of all the action from our trip to the White Nile....
You Down With LRC? with Steven Naylor by JK Fans | Feb 23, 2014 | WhitewaterLittle River Canyon located in Fort Payne Alabama I feel is one of the most overlooked high quality runs in the Southeast. Commonly referred to as LRC or The Canyon the run usually sees paddlers coming from the local Alabama, Chattanooga, and Atlanta areas. Having...
Anna’s Six Minute Ab Series. by JK Team | Feb 22, 2014 | Instructional, WhitewaterOne reason I was excited to join Jackson Kayak was to have the opportunity to share a few yoga stretches and core exercises that help to keep me healthy, strong and on the water through the JK blog. For a little bit of background on me- I fell in love with...
Full Circle with Jane Koopman by janekoopman | Feb 20, 2014 | rivers, WhitewaterTen years ago this fall I stood on top of a dam in Northern Maine taking in the stunning scenery surrounding me. I reflected on the paddling I had just done over the past 3 days on the waters that flowed from the base of where I was standing. Up in the North Maine...
How to Balance Kayaking and Education by dianegaydos | Feb 18, 2014 | WhitewaterOver the years, I have met many people who believe that balancing kayaking and an education is a daunting task. I would like to tell you that although challenging at times, it can be done. I am 26 years old and in my 4th and final year of medical school. I am...
Exploring Mono Lake by Kayak by Holcombe Family | Feb 17, 2014 | Cruise 10, Recreational/TouringDid you ever want to paddle an inland sea that’s water is 10x saltier than the ocean? A place where brine shrimp thrive, and birds come by the millions to feast on an all you can eat shrimp buffet.  Given the chance, would you paddle on the moon (if it had water)? A...
Wairoa Extreme Race by Mike Dawson | Feb 14, 2014 | WhitewaterThe second day of the NZ extreme race series kicked off on the Wairoa River in the Bay of Plenty NZ. The race format consisted of a time trial event that would be used to seed athletes for the boatercross down the class 5 rapids top waterfall and the Rollercoaster....
