Africa 2011: The Children by nicktroutman | Mar 24, 2011 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trips, WhitewaterWe decided to head back to Africa this year with the excuse that we would be training for the World Championships. To be honest I would probably have gone regardless of whether we were going to ‘train’ or not. I just love the White Nile and Africa. Now when I say...
Jackson kayak at Canoecopia 2011 by Marty Cronin | Mar 8, 2011 | Allstars, Coosa, Day Tripper, Dealer, Dynamic Duo, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hero, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Riviera, Rockstar, Rogue, Whitewater Three years ago was my first time going to Canoecopia and I will never forget it. For anyone who has not been to this consumer show, it is truly like nothing I have ever seen in paddle sports. Canoecopia is one place where you can see it all. Almost every brand...
Health, Fitness & Kayaking by heatherherbeck | Mar 5, 2011 | Internationalisation, JK University, United States, WhitewaterDo you keep yourself fit & healthy to become the BEST kayaker you can be? Or, do you choose to kayak as a way to IMPROVE your health & fitness? Have you ever really thought about it? Jackson Kayak team members, Samantha Brunner Ruppelt and Heather Herbeck, are...
Shirley Tharp’s Class 3 Boater Review of the 2011 HERO! by JK Team | Mar 5, 2011 | WhitewaterWith just one year of river runner kayaking under my belt the following review of the 2011 Jackson Hero was written by, and specifically for, boaters with “regular Joe” type skills. If you consider yourself to be ninja-like on the water, or you are a professional or...
2011 Super Hero Inspires Confidence! by Jason Foley | Mar 5, 2011 | WhitewaterI did something on Sunday that I hadnt done since last year. I took the day off from the JK plant and went to the Big South Fork kayaking! I got my first crack at the 2011 Super Hero and I can say without a doubt that this is a boat that inspired a lot of confidence...
Destination Update- When and Where to Paddle in California! by Darin McQuoid by Darin McQuoid | Feb 28, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterCalifornia is my favorite place in the world to enjoy kayaking. The best season is May through June when temperatures are warm and snow is melting. Hot sunlight, clear cold water and smooth rocks make it a unique experience. Boat’s can be bought or rented at...
Rocking Out in Uganda- Short and Sweet, Yes Mom I am Alive Update! by Emily Jackson | Feb 23, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterHey Everyone. I hope all is well back in civilization! I am still in Uganda with 3 more weeks to go! It has been an incredible experience so far and like always I cant believe how amazing this country is. They Kayaking has been fantastic. While on the lemon we are...
Bruises, Ice Cream Headaches and Omega Loops: Now Time for Monkeys, Tan Lines and Big Water! by Emily Jackson | Feb 9, 2011 | Whitewater The past couple weeks have been absolutely awesome. Boating has been incredible, with Worlds being earlier this year and the weather not being too harsh we have been getting on the water almost every day. The boys were kind enough to build us backstage hole...
Educating Kids on Being a Diabetic Athlete by sagedonnelly | Feb 4, 2011 | Video, WhitewaterThis week I was asked to talk to local highschool students in a Health Occupations class about being an athlete with diabetes. I was nervous at first because they were highschool students and so much bigger than me, but I loosened up and had a good time. The students...
Emily’s Gear Picks for 2011 by Emily Jackson | Feb 1, 2011 | Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Rockstar, Team JK, Whitewater Hey Paddlers! One of the most common questions I get is regarding the gear I use… so today I am going to tell you! Let’s Start with my KAYAK: So far this year I have spent the most time in my Rock Star S…. It is by far the best little playboat I have ever...
video: ‘THE BEACH’ mexican ocean surfing by nicktroutman | Feb 1, 2011 | WhitewaterMexico is starting to become known for its amazing river and beautiful canyons and waterfalls, and that is why I keep coming back. Though on the past trip Rafa convinced us to go with him and check out the beach. It wasn’t easy for me to want to give up a week of...
Kayak Cart or My Way of Beating Cabin Fever by Herschel Finch | Jan 27, 2011 | Coosa, Fishing, JK Team Posts, riversNovember is a lousy month to become a member of a ‘pro-staff’ fishing team. It’s cold, so’s the water, and opportunities to get out and get your new Coosa wet are few and far between. As an example…I picked up the Coosa back in Nov in Tennessee and floated with the...
