Courtney Kerin – A Decade of competing at Worlds

by Courtney Kerin | Dec 31, 2019 | 2014 RockStar Competition, Playboating, Rockstar, RockStar 2019, Rockstar 4.0, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

For the last ten consecutive years I have competed in every World Cup and World Championships of Freestyle Kayaking. From my first World Cups back in 2010 as a 16 year old in Augsburg and Plattling, Germany; when i first found my way into the greatest international...

A Kiwi at Keeners

by JK Team | Dec 14, 2019 | JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater

A Kiwi at Keeners By Nick Collier In July and August 2019 during what was an exceptionally cold winter in New Zealand, I was fortunate enough to travel abroad to Canada and take part in the Keener program. My name is Nick Collier, I’m a 16-year-old born and bred...

The rare Belgium gems of playboating

by Lane De Meulenaere | Nov 11, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Belgium, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0

It might surprise you to read this, but there is actually some playboating potential in Belgium! We’ve got 3 holes that are decent for playboating, yes 3! Unfortunately, these are rare treats during winter and spring. 2 of the 3 holes need a lot of water to run and...

Reno River Festival 2019

by Jessie Stone | May 17, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

This year the Truckee River was a terrific high flow with an enormous snow pack in the Sierras and warm weather arriving just in time for the 2019 Reno River Festival. With high water in the whitewater park, there were a number of great play features to choose from...

Wave – O – Saurus: A NIle Sized Wave in New England

by Jessie Stone | May 12, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Wave O Saurus – a Nile sized wave right here in New England Ok, I admit that I have not been to Wave O Saurus in the last few years. Four years ago, the Amtrak police were out in force to ensure that no one crossed the tracks to paddle Wave o Saurus. For some strange...

A Summer On Wheels

by teamjk | Dec 6, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Ever since I started kayaking it has been my dream to take off to chase whitewater. This summer that dream came true. I got my license on June 5th, and with my kayak mobile all loaded and ready, I set out the morning of June 6th. First stop was Vail for the GoPro...

GoPro Mountain Games 2018

by teamjk | Dec 1, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

This year at the GoPro Mountain Games I got to compete against some of the worlds best freestyle kayakers. I like this competition because it is not divided into classes, all the women compete against each other regardless of their age. This gave me a chance to see...

Back To The Basics: Kelly’s Whitewater Park

by crystalgustin | Aug 4, 2014 | Whitewater

Being new to team JK, it takes some time to adjust to a new boat. I have to sometimes remind myself to slow down, remember the basics, and get in touch with a new boat. Kelly’s whitewater park is a perfect place for that. With three different features, it offers...

Spring and Big Loops have Sprung!

by Clay Wright | Apr 17, 2014 | Playboating, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater

Spring is in the air and so were our kayaks! Stephen Wright and I headed over to the Pigeon last week on the chance that we would catch a release – and got lucky. The 1600cfs flow proved perfect for getting the hard technical tricks and combos we needed to...