JK debuts at Paddlesport in New Jersey, March 25 – 27 by Lee Hart | Mar 17, 2011 | Coosa, Day Tripper, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Riviera, RogueThe following is a press release from our PR department Jackson Kayak will make its debut at the upcoming Paddlesport 2011, the biggest consumer canoe and kayak show on the East Coast, March 25 – 27 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Jackson Kayak...
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...
Stephen’s Uganda Photo Update #1: Big Wave Action, monkeys, and bugs! by stephenwright | Mar 1, 2011 | jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Whitewater[nggallery id=187 blog=1]
Brazil: Kaiak II and The New Hero Shines by christopherkorbulic | Mar 1, 2011 | Hero, WhitewaterI can’t imagine many better places to learn to paddle than the Amazon River or its tributaries. During the first week of filming Kaiak II in Brazil, we had the opportunity to paddle on the Amazon proper, where waters of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes meet at the...
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- Emily Jackson’s First Two Days in Uganda and in the RockStar! by Emily Jackson | Feb 16, 2011 | Rockstar, Team JK, WhitewaterHey Everyone! I am in Uganda right now, paddling the monumental Nile River! I only arrived the day before yesterday, did a little park and play and then today ran the Day 1 Section. The Day 1 Section has some classic big water rapids from Bujagali Falls, to 50/50 to...
2011 Hero Review by TN’s Own: Kat Levitt by Kat and David Levitt | Feb 7, 2011 | Creeking, Team JK, WhitewaterI was skeptical of trying another Hero, as I am so smitten with the Villain S, and I didn’t prefer the Hero of yesteryear over the Rocker. But the New 2011 Hero is in a league of its own! The 2011 Hero holds its own as a *legit* creek boat while allowing...
Costa Rican Kayaking Fun with Gary Edgeworth by Gary Edgeworth | Feb 3, 2011 | Creeking, Trips, WhitewaterHaving an epic season of skiing here in Jackson, WY, I was having second thoughts about booking a flight to go kayaking in Costa Rica in the midst of all the white stuff. I finally decided to book my flight for Jan 13 and sent out emails and made a few calls to some...
A Lil Bit about Kayaking in Ireland by Irish Dave by davecrerar | Feb 3, 2011 | Whitewater So we all know how amazing the Irish are!!! We’ll not so much, but we do have a little to offer from our modest little island in the way of white-water kayaking. although we are a small country with a little or no substantial elevation there are a number...
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...
VIDEO: MEXICO CREEKING = WATERFALLS by nicktroutman | Jan 26, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterCheck out a video update from our three weeks creeking in Vera Cruz, Mexico. Joel Kowalski, Dane Jackson, Rafael Ortiz, Phil Quinn, Nick Troutman and ‘Deuce’ paddled some of Mexico’s best on the famous Alseseca, and epic Jalacingo. Check out the footage of beautiful...
MEXICO = PARADISE by nicktroutman | Jan 26, 2011 | Creeking, rivers, WhitewaterMexico is one of my favorite places on earth, the weather is warm, the scenery is gorgeous, and the whitewater is amazing. My first trip here was back in 2006, when I was part of the first full descent of the Rio Alseseca. Since then I have tried to come back every...
