The Coosa on Twin Valley Reservoir, Alberta by Stephen Laurie | May 25, 2012 | Coosa, FishingI was lucky enough to sneak away for an a couple of hours a few days back for a quick float. I decided to take a drive to Twin Valley Reservoir ,about an hour away, to get my paddle wet and spend an hour or so in the Coosa in search of some Pike action. Located in the...
Chasing Bigger Drops and Bigger Dreams by Galen Volckhausen | May 25, 2012 | the athlete, WhitewaterI have been trying to get white water kayaking out the public for a while. It started with an interview from Ithaca Times about what I do. This was soon followed up by an interview request from Alex Ash, a student at Ithaca College. The Interview resulted in the...
Stephan Laurie takes his kids out for a day in the Coosa by Stephen Laurie | May 24, 2012 | Coosa, FishingOver the May long weekend I decided to get the kids out in the Kayaks in hopes of instilling the same passion for paddling and kayak fishing as I have. My efforts do have some ulterior motives as I can always use more fishing partners and I can’t think of anyone...
The Road Less Traveled- Emily goes to Europe for Slalom! by Emily Jackson | May 24, 2012 | WhitewaterI was raised to believe everything you do in life is a choice. You’re born a certain way with certain features and personality traits but everything else is a decision you are making. My Dad always said your not happy or sad, you choose to be happy or sad, you choose...
Dustin Urban Reviews: The Rockstar by JK Team | May 24, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterDustin 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 are thorough and from the best! Here is what Dustin had to say about the Rockstar:...
Kelly’s Whitewater Park- directors-Nationals- Kelly’s Kayak School by Devon Barker | May 23, 2012 | WhitewaterKelly’s Whitewater Park (KWP) located in Cascade is pleased to announce that Devon Barker-Hicks and Mike Hicks have agreed to share the Director responsibilities for the Park for the coming season. Devon is a 2-time National Champion and World Champion in Surf...
John Glenn Middle School Checking In. by JK Fans | May 22, 2012 | WhitewaterAs the JK educational guy i get to work with loads of great programs that work to get people excited on kayaking. What could be better than that? Seeing some of the super posative results that these programs get. Travis Stewart just sent me this email and photos of...
Paddling – Italian Style – part 1 by Jessie Stone | May 22, 2012 | Trip Reports, WhitewaterWhat’s not to love about Italy? Delicious food, friendly people, and great cappuccino. Well add to that spectacular scenery, incredible whitewater, and little driving and you have Val Sesia. I had heard of the this area for kayaking for some time, but it was not until...
Cold Weather, cold water, BIG air! Some Buseater Action by nicktroutman | May 21, 2012 | Featured Post, Rockstar, Team JK, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterCheck out some Buseater action from my time spent back home in Canada. Cold Weather, cold water, big air! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/42191474[/vimeo]
Uganda Video- By the Irish! by davecrerar | May 21, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterHeres a quick film of the Irish going big in Uganda! Check it out! [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?edit=vd&v=0Wqw1yTCJIQ[/youtube]
Zen Outfitting Tips by Hilde Schweitzer | May 20, 2012 | Whitewater ZEN OUTFITTING TIPS I have heard quite a few comments about boat manufacturers going backwards in design and pushing the “river-runner” line of boats as the new trend. While there will always be a niche for the two extremes of boating—playboating and...
Trust is earned, not purchased by JK Team | May 20, 2012 | Cuda, FishingMy son Ethan got out of school early on Friday and I was there to pick him up with both of our Jackson Cuda’s on top of the Jeep. Our plan was to head to the river and tangle with some magnum long nosed gar in the heat of the day. The water was low when we headed out...
