Canadian Team Trials for the 2013 WORLDS- Final Results and Recap! by Ruth Gordon | Sep 12, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterCanadian Team Trials Before the chaos of the World Cup, and in anticipation of the 2013 Freestyle Kayaking World Championship, the Canadian Team Trials were held August 17th – 19th at Earl’s Hole on the Gull River. I had never been to the Gull and had no idea...
How to Rock Gauley Fest to Its Fullest! by Eric Bartl | Sep 12, 2012 | Events, WhitewaterThe Gauley is one of the few rivers that has a limited time span during which it can be kayaked. And that time is quickly approaching. Gauley season kicks off with one of the biggest throw down weekends in the country. Gauley Fest is the best paddling festival on the...
Hunt Jennings-Grand Prix Video Submission- Hard Core Creeking ACTION! by Hunt Jennings | Sep 12, 2012 | WhitewaterCheck it out! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/48702314[/vimeo]
Deep Water Re-entry Cuda Style by Ethan Funk | Sep 11, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityDeep water reentry is something that every kayaker should practice from time to time. It will build your confidence in your abilities and in your kayak. It is good to push your kayak to its limits and beyond so that you know what the boat is capable of before you get...
Flamingo Everglades National Park by Alex Tejeda | Sep 11, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing ReportsWith the last few months of summer looming upon us, Mother Nature has not given up her relentless grasp just yet. With mornings feeling more like an ascent at the summit of Mt. Everast leaving one gasping for air, mid day has brought punishing temperatures that could...
Date Night Action by JK Team | Sep 10, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing ReportsWhile others are waiting in line for a table, getting their seats kicked by the kids behind them in the movie theater, or circling the parking lot trying to find a space, we kick back and enjoy the serenity of being on the water as the sun sets on the horizon and the...
The New 2013 Jackson All Star Goes Huge by kelloggfamily | Sep 5, 2012 | WhitewaterThe new 2013 Jackson All Star is a great boat. I am six feet tall and weigh about 165 lbs. and fit perfectly in it. And I can easily make it tighter or looser just by adjusting the outfitting. I’ve heard flat water tricks are just a bit harder than the Rock Star and...
Split rock on the Valin by JK Team | Sep 2, 2012 | UncategorizedThis picture represent what creeking mean to me. An individual decision of running a hard rapid under the eyes of our friends, really to help you out and the chance to walk up and running it again and again. Both the Rocker and the Vilain end up not getting hurt while...
Rogue at Lake Chickasha, OK by JK Team | Sep 2, 2012 | RogueThis picture is from the first time I paddled my new Rogue. I arrived in the pre-dawn hours and was able to experience the spectacular sunrise. I had the idea to put my camera just resting on the water and try to capture my boat and the sunrise at the same time. The...
Sunrise from Journey at French Lake, OK by JK Team | Sep 2, 2012 | JourneyMy favorite time to paddle is early morning in the pre-dawn hours and just after dawn. It is so quiet and peaceful! So many times, we do not stop to enjoy the moment in which we live. Every time I kayak, I am reminded that life is a journey not a destination. My...
Indian Lake and the Riviera by Scott Blase | Sep 2, 2012 | Recreational/Touring, RivieraWe had the opportunity this past weekend to pack up the car, load up the boats and head to Indian Lake State Park in Lakeview, Ohio. I have never really heard of Indian Lake before and if it had not been for a good friend of ours it would still be a mystery to me. We...
World Kayak “Am I Ready for the Gauley yet?” by colinkemp | Sep 2, 2012 | Whitewater Have you ever boated the Gauley river? If not this event is for you. Would you like to paddle this world class river for the first time with some of team JK’s best and brightest? Of course your answer is yes, so what you need to do is send a paddling resume to...