Trip to LA for “Full Frame” by Jessie Stone | Feb 12, 2014 | WhitewaterThis week I made a completely mad half way around the world trip to Los Angeles from Uganda to be interviewed for a new TV news program called “Full Frame”. This program picks a famous person who is involved in a particular issue and then brings in “experts” to...
Soft Power Health’s 10th Anniversary and other news from Uganda by Jessie Stone | Feb 9, 2014 | Whitewater2014 has started off with a bang! After some great days back country ski touring with my boyfriend, Juerg, and our friend, Bruno, in the Berner Oberland, I made the journey back to Uganda. In some ways, it is really hard to leave that amazing winter culture of the...
Kaituna Time Trial Results! by JK Team | Feb 8, 2014 | WhitewaterMike Dawson took 1st place in his Karma M- For a full write up check out the website here http://nzextremewhitewater.com Results Here:
A long pause on the float by Rocky Ly | Feb 7, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, JK Team PostsThe weather this winter has been pretty unstable so far, temps will be in the 60s and then dip down to 20s the next day. This crazy weather isn’t stopping me from getting the Cuda slimed, winter can be tough but very rewarding at the same time. One technique I...
Hell Hasn’t Iced Over Yet – A winter kayaking article by Micah Kneidl | Feb 7, 2014 | UncategorizedThe following was published in the Boise Weekly last week and can be viewed at http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/hell-hasnt-iced-over-yet/Content?oid=3042937 “Hell Hasn’t Iced Over Yet – Kayaking Idaho’s Dangerous Waters In Winter...
Jackson Kayak Zen Review by Ben Morton | Feb 6, 2014 | 2015 Zen, WhitewaterJackson Kayak’s Zen As a full time kayak instructor/guide I spend roughly 250 or more days a year in a kayak. When I look for a kayak to spend that kind of time in I’m looking for characteristics like safety, comfort/adjustability, space, and a kayak that’s fun to...
Mike Dawson Wins Australian Open by JK Team | Feb 6, 2014 | WhitewaterJackson Kayak team member Mike Dawson headed to Penrith Whitewater stadium to kick start the International Slalom season with a win in the Australian Open. He picked the perfect time to shine over the weekend, picking up one of the most important slalom wins of his...
Swing Weight by Darin McQuoid | Feb 5, 2014 | WhitewaterThere are a lot of guides available that detail packing for an overnight adventure, yet few touch on a paramount principle; swing weight. Swing weight is a slang term for moment of inertia around a predetermined axis. Moment of inertia is the resistance of an object...
Never underestimate the power of your local playspot! :-) by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 4, 2014 | WhitewaterWe all have those little local waves and holes that we tend to take for granted. Only a lucky few are fortunate enough to have a world class playspots accessible for after work sessions. Most of us work during the week and have to save the good spots for the weekends,...
Rescue For River Runners: Putting Rescue Skills to Use on Water by Mike McKay | Feb 3, 2014 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterWrapping up this excellent series, swiftwater rescue expert Jim Coffey shows how the skills covered in the previous videos can be put to use on a typical day on the river with a mixed group of kayakers. One of the less skilled paddlers has to swim, and both he and his...
Mexico 2014 by heatherherbeck | Feb 1, 2014 | WhitewaterI’m sure by this time, you have all read at least one post about the Alseseca race in Veracruz, Mexico. And, if you haven’t already bought your ticket for next year, I know you are all considering it! So, if you’re interested in reading more about...
Lake Tahoe Surf Session by Jessica Yurtinus | Jan 31, 2014 | WhitewaterIt has been 60 degrees and sunny in Reno the past couple weeks. I even caught myself in shorts and t-shirt having a little picnic in the park. Life has been pretty good in the land of sunshine and unicorns. The only HUGE problem – IT’S JANUARY!!! We should...
