Heard of the Antix? Of course you have

by Dane Jackson | Feb 5, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Playboating, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

By now i’m sure you have heard about the Antix, i mean besides Beyonce’s twins announcement its pretty much the biggest thing on the internet right now. But it’s being talked about for good reason. Over the last few years other boats have come out...

First Post-Injury Dive

by jimrussell | Feb 5, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Kraken, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Video

My last dive was in October and since then have been dealing with a painful knee injury (partial tear of the quadriceps tendon in the lateral patellar retinaculum). Not being able to get out on the water has been HARD for me, but have finally regained full range of...

Event Recap

by chad | Feb 4, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Grassroots race on the Cumberland Plateau. Make sure to plan to attend next year, and huge thanks to Jackson Kayak for being a major...

Timing is Everything

by Drew Ross | Feb 4, 2017 | Fishing

Sitting in my kayak eating lunch, thinking through the first hours of the day, I find myself questioning my decision to throw streamers all morning.  When I started, I was excited and convinced myself I was in search of one real bite.  But now I’m feeling...

Antix in Maine winterboating

by Adam Swett | Feb 3, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

The large Antix got up here in Maine the same time a winter vacation I was planning on dedicating to snowboarding. It has been warm and rainy and the atlantic ocean has been cooperating so off we went to Blue Hill Falls. I didn’t think this boat would surf the...

10 Commandments of Kayak Fishing

by Spencer Jones | Feb 3, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional

Thou shalt always wear your lifejacket Thou must dress to flip Thou shalt share your plan/timeline with someone Thou shalt tether any gear that does not float Thou shalt support and spread the addiction Thou shalt never eat a banana on thou kayak If thou paddle...

Upper Gauley with the Keeners

by teamjk | Feb 1, 2017 | Creeking, Instructional, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

As many of you know, the Upper Gauley is by far one of the coolest rivers on the East coast. Not only does it provide some of the best big water around, but also allows for some “sneaky creeky” moves. My first time down was during the Gauley Fest of 2016 (Maybe a...

5 Rules For New Fishing Grounds

by Jonathan Leavitt | Jan 31, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Subjects, Instructional

Rule #1: New Waters, New Game Plan Virginia was my home for 35 years and I exploited every fishing opportunity she had to offer. I had thousands of dollars invested in gear that caught fish in Virginia and thousands of hours of time invested on how to catch them – let...

Mexican Whitewater – Top Destination for whitewater enthusiasts

by heatherherbeck | Jan 31, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

If you paddle any level of whitewater, you have already heard about the epic rivers in Mexico.  In the last 10 years, I have returned ‘south of the border’ for the incredible river adventures, but also for a lot more than that.  Here are my top #5 reasons to...

Back 2 Baja

by Matt Davis | Jan 30, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Kraken, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Trip Reports, Trips

Even with the short notice, my Dad and I were able to make another run down to Baja with some friends over the past few days. Part of the group left a day early and we caught up with them in Brawley before crossing the border and heading to San Felipe. My first kayak...

Daddy’s Creek Go Fast Day

by teamjk | Jan 30, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

I’m sure Daddy’s Creek Go Fast Day started the same way most Creek races started. A couple of friends paddling fast through a section of river without catching eddies and trying to stay in flow for multiple laps. It’s great that we have people out...

Top Ten Tricks on Ocoee River!

by Jeremy Adkins | Jan 29, 2017 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Instructional, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Another great summer on the Ocoee. With almost 30 years kayaking on the Ocoee here are some of the moves i truly look forward to doing each year. This year I started writing them down and filming them. Here are some for you to work on next summer. The Ocoee will...