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Emily’s European Adventure Part 2:

by | Jun 15, 2012 | Whitewater

  After my first session of slalom paddling with comedian and paddler Craig Aytes, he dropped me off at 10pm at a B&B. Little did I know that this place would feel so much during my stay. Kathy, the owner, runs it all on her own and is always looking to help...

DARE To Adventure

by | Jun 13, 2012 | Whitewater

  As the JK educational guy I get the opportunity to work with a bunch of great organizations that get people kayaking. It does not get any better than that. Officer Matthew A. Cyr checked in with this update and video. Dare To Adventure is a cooperative effort...

John Glenn Middle School, Season Wrap Up.

by | Jun 12, 2012 | Whitewater

Colin, Here is another set of pictures of the students last whitewater weekend. Their skills and mental attitude have changed a lot. I have chsoen 6 students who showed great potential and need some guidance to come back next year to be assistants. They are excited...

Zen testing in the Pacific Northwest

by | Jun 11, 2012 | Whitewater, Zen

I was stoked to test out my new Jackson Zen in the Pacific Northwest this April. Some Portland-area paddlers who had been kayaking in Ecuador with us last winter wanted to show us the goods in their own backyards, so we got quite the tour. We hit the East Fork Lewis,...

Pincher Creek Festival – Alberta

by | Jun 10, 2012 | Whitewater

This past May long weekend saw the first of Western Canada’s whitewater festivals. Pincher creek is an area in the southern part of Alberta, located in the South-East and boasts some incredible views and some incredible white water. This area provides an almost erie...

Floundering in Gloucester

by | Jun 10, 2012 | Coosa, Cuda, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing

On Sunday I took my son Braden “Sharkbait” out for flounder during the NEKF annual Flounder Fest get together. He had to get up at 3:15 so we could launch before 6:30, but popped right out of bed ready to go. We launched into wet but calm conditions into...

Young Female Student Steps Up and Takes Strides!

by | Jun 10, 2012 | Whitewater

Recently I taught a class to a young lady named Katie Jackson. Katie is from Birmingham, Alabama and was interested in getting over the hump in her boating. Sometimes students are very timid and need that little extra push and confidence booster from a fellow paddler....

Dustin Urban Reviews: The Fun Runner

by | Jun 7, 2012 | Whitewater

Dustin Urban recently removed himself from Team Jackson Kayak in hopes to further his website that will provide gear reviews in all things Whitewater Paddling. His reviews will have comparisons, are  very thorough and from the best! Here is what Dustin had to say...