Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ

by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Whitewater

Out of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story;  for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best.    The moment I give...

Dane Jackson- a Father’s Essay

by ericjackson | Dec 21, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Whitewater

There are moments in people’s lives where they look up from what they are doing, and recognize the achievements and talents of others due to some incredible feat, result, or action, or all of the above.    This is one of those moments for many people, including...

Sage Donnelly: Jackson Kayak Year End Review

by sagedonnelly | Nov 19, 2012 | Fun, jacksonkayak.com, Playboating, rivers, Shooting Star, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, Zen

My 2012 year video highlighting how much fun I have had! My 2012 Hounds Tooth Boof, NF Payette I had a great 2012 kayaking season! I was able to defend my Point Series National Champion title, and placed 2nd in the National Championships in freestyle, and also...

Creekboating: Jackson Family and a History of Their Creeking Passion..

by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Hero, Whitewater, Zen

It has been a long time since I became a “full time kayaker” and my income came from kayaking.   When I was 16 I got my first job as a whitewater photographer on the Kennebec River in Maine.    I haven’t looked back since.   Back then I was already a...

EJ’s Kayaking Gear Review- What I Use and Why

by ericjackson | Sep 9, 2012 | Whitewater

It has been a while since I have done a review on the gear I am wearing.  Figured it was about time for another one as gear has been improving and I have some items that I am really enjoying!    It is important to note that there are many great items and brands out...

Tshletshy Creek: 2012

by Brett Barton | Jun 18, 2012 | Whitewater

  Creek Sides has been layin’ low in prepatory style to bring you the goods. Our mission as of late has been exploring the Olympic Peninsula. We’ve ventured to other parts of the state, too, but really we need look no farther than, literally…...