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Sunrise from Journey at French Lake, OK

by | Sep 2, 2012 | Journey

My 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 | Sep 2, 2012 | Recreational/Touring, Riviera

We 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 | 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...

Lower Yough and Cincy Paddlers

by | Aug 29, 2012 | Whitewater

Had a great trip to the Lower Yough this past weekend….15 brave souls showed up for an awesome weekend in PA. I ran the lower section just below the falls on Saturday with Cincy Paddlers, one of the largest paddling groups in the country. We camped at Tall Oaks...

5th Annual New Jersey Fluke (Summer Flounder) Kayak Fishing Tournament

by | Aug 27, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Tournament, JK Team Posts, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Team JK, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

Tournaments in kayak fishing are looked forward to by the anglers as time to get away from everyday life and have a great experience doing something they love. Its not all competitive being the format we use by raffling off prizes instead of having 6 winners. Everyone...

Falling in Love Again- The Dynamic Duo!

by | Aug 27, 2012 | Dynamic Duo, Whitewater

Falling in Love Again I must admit I have fallen in love again. Remember back when you first started learning to kayak, when every trip out was filled with new excitement, new found wonder for moving water and a plain new love for the sport. I have been boating for...

Currents: The Ottawa River

by | Aug 26, 2012 | Whitewater

In this episode Currents explores what this river has contributed to the sport of whitewater paddling. See the history of the Ottawa River through the voices of the people who helped shape what it is today. Currents v2_7: The Ottawa River from Five2Nine on Vimeo....

Idaho boating- Nationals at KWP & 2013 event

by | Aug 23, 2012 | Whitewater

I just finished reading EJ post, Life and Sturgis all wrapped together… into Life- an essay and Kick off to an epic week! and found myself reflecting back on his thoughts and on my summer. Coincidentally, EJ started his Sturgis ride in Lewiston, Idaho where I work as...

Racing Maine in the Super Hero

by | Aug 22, 2012 | Whitewater

                      On Saturday morning July 21st my wife Sarah and I left Big Eddy Campground after picking up fellow paddler Jane Koopman. Along with our dogs Rupert and Ranger we headed north on the Golden...