The top 5 fears and questions people face when starting kayaking:

by johnnychase | Apr 21, 2019 | Whitewater

How do I get started? There are a few ways to get started. To me the two best ways to get into kayaking is either going out with a friend who knows how to kayak or take a kayak class at a river near you. The kayak class can be a great option if you don’t know anyone...

Road to Worlds With Team Jackson

by teamjk | Apr 20, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Name: -Katie Fankhouser What country are you competing for? -Unites States of America Favorite place to train? -Buena Vista, Colorado USA How many World Championships have you competed in before? -1 Argentina 2017 What are your previous placements at Worlds? -4th in...

2017/2018 Highlight Reel

by kalobgrady | Apr 19, 2019 | Canada, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater

  A tribute to the good times throughout an experience rich 2017 and 2018. Filmed throughout 4 continents, follow along as I explore the World, chasing rivers as I find my path....

Importance of Female Kayaking Events

by crystalgustin | Apr 15, 2019 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Imagine walking into a room full of people and not knowing a soul. You look around and see everyone staring at you and realize everyone knows everyone, but you know no one. You feel… “fill in the blank”. My “fill in the blank” is “out of place”. When I first...

Road to Worlds With Team Jackson

by teamjk | Apr 13, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Poland, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Name: Bartosz Czauderna What country are you competing for? Poland Favorite place to train? Uganda, White Nile How many World Championships have you competed in before? 5! :O the time flies! What are your previous placements at Worlds? 8th in K1M , 5th in K1SM...

CCK Opening Day

by Hilde Schweitzer | Apr 12, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

It’s been a long winter.  The rain and cold weather were relentless, and actually still are relentless.  Last weekend California Canoe and Kayak and AW kick started Spring with their annual fundraiser, Opening Day on the South Fork and the sun actually made...

WIN a JK Antix at NoliFest!

by wildwildwes | Apr 11, 2019 | Antix, Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater

The Jackson Action Wagon is giving away brand new 2019 Jackson Kayak Antix Large (Red color) at NoliFest this year! Where: USA Raft – 2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, Tennessee 37650 The J.A.W. is proud to partner with USA Raft on Saturday (April 20th) at this event to give...

Best hikes while kayaking the Grand Canyon

by chad | Apr 6, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Whitewater

One of the first things that you notice as you push off from Lee’s Ferry is the sheer walls that rise up on either side of the Colorado River. You feel like you are being granted a gift by navigating through this deep canyon, and it’s really too much to be...

What I Keep in my Life Jacket:

by johnnychase | Apr 3, 2019 | Whitewater

The requirement for having life vests aboard is obvious, but should you go overboard, staying above the water isn’t your only goal. First, you have to be found. That’s why my favorite life jackets have something in common: pockets. Your life jacket is a great place to...

Hurley Classic ’30

by teamjk | Apr 1, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Poland, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Probably the oldest and one of the most amazing events out there is Hurley classic. It’s contribution towards kayaking community is amazing and each year they do their best to create an unique paddle festival at Thames river. It is a place like no other stepping up...

Little Shredder on National TV

by JK Little Shredders | Mar 31, 2019 | Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Video, Whitewater

How I was allowed to represent kayaking on TV On April 21st, 2018 I was allowed to perform as a candidate in Klein vs. Groß – the incredible duel. At this TV show, where children with their talent compete against adults or even professionals. Many millions of...

How I like to outfit my 4.0!

by Dane Jackson | Mar 30, 2019 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

If you are lucky enough to be one of those people out there that has a sexy new Rockstar 4.0, hell yeah! I hope you are as stoked on the boat as I am! One thing about the 4.0 I have noticed is that due to the fact it’s such a drastic change from our previous...