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Moving On Up

by | Feb 25, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater

It’s late Febuary and the weather is warming up here in Georgia. Could this mean we are in for a pre-spawn bite with these Largemouth Bass? I got out on the lake and immediately notice a change in the water temperature. Just within a week the water temperature...

You Down With LRC? with Steven Naylor

by | Feb 23, 2014 | Whitewater

Little 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 | Feb 22, 2014 | Instructional, Whitewater

One 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 | Feb 20, 2014 | rivers, Whitewater

Ten 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 | Feb 18, 2014 | Whitewater

Over 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 | Feb 17, 2014 | Cruise 10, Recreational/Touring

Did 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 | Feb 14, 2014 | Whitewater

The 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....

Trip to LA for “Full Frame”

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Whitewater

This 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...