Lessons Learned from the Jackson Journey by teamjk | Jul 18, 2017 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, ReviewsLooking back as a kid growing up on the coast of Maine it seems like a natural progression becoming a sea kayaker during my teenage years. Whether it is racing, rolling, surfing, or touring, we have such a diverse coastline you can really get it all. After a few years...
Kayaking with Iguanas in Puerto Rico by kylethomas | May 31, 2017 | Recreational/Touring, Trip Reports, TripsThe kayak is such an inspiring catalyst of exploration in my life. A kayak has transported me through numerous once-in-a-lifetime experiences including traversing mesmerizing sea caves off the Isle of Skye in Scotland, paddling with porpoises around Tybee Island in...
Spring training by davecrerar | May 16, 2017 | Fitness, Journey, Recreational/Touring, riversWe can see that the east is in flood, the boys in PNW are just givin’ ‘er already and up here in Canada we are still ski touring. However the weather has finally broken and spring is upon us. Time to dust off the cobwebs and get training. Advice from the...
Sight-sea-kayak-ing: Baja Mexico by kylethomas | Jan 16, 2017 | Karma Rock Garden, Recreational/TouringSight-sea-kayak-ing: Baja Mexico Why do you sea kayak? Do you just enjoy paddling flatwater? These are questions that I often get when unloading my brightly colored sea kayak from the roof of my SUV. These are the reasons that I load up that long boat and explore:...
JK Journey 14 review by John Bonaventure | Jan 5, 2017 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, ReviewsMy kayaking passion is ocean rock gardening (ducking in and out of the rocks and waves). So for me the true test for a kayak is how does it handle dynamic water in close with the rocks. Swell was 4.5 feet at 18 seconds today so it made for some challenging conditions,...
Ibis on Caney Fork by JK Fans | Aug 18, 2014 | Recreational/TouringI have been Kayaking for 20 yrs. and decided its time for a new boat, especially since the whole family has fallen in love with paddling. Bought an Ibis for its smooth speedy characteristics, not to mention its great lines. Paddled many boats, but chose the Jackson...
Me, the Flat-water Guy by Henry Jackson | Aug 1, 2014 | Recreational/Touring, United States“Oh… so you’re a flat-water guy?” I recoiled as if slapped. Me? A lifelong river runner and lover a large rolling seas being called a flatwater guy? And all of the extra emphasis on “flatwater,” what’s up with that? I shot...
Flatwater by JK Team | Jul 28, 2014 | Journey, Recreational/TouringI broke my back 4 years ago. After a year of physical therapy I was able to walk again. I still have weakness in my left leg and my left ankle only has so much movement. It was clear that I had climbed my last mountain. After trying out one of my friends kayaks on a...
Ibis goes to Lake Powell by Holcombe Family | Dec 16, 2012 | Recreational/TouringIt’s dawn on the shore of Lake Powell, AZ, I have the 12 foot+ Jackson Ibis on my shoulder walking down the steep hillside to the water line. I think to myself this boat is way longer than I am used to but it is lighter on my shoulder than I expected. I reach the...
Jackson Kayak at Jersey Paddler Paddlesport 2011 by sonia | Mar 23, 2011 | Coosa, Day Tripper, Dealer, Events, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Riviera, RogueJersey Paddler is having their annual PADDLEFEST show in Somerset NJ. Paddlefest will be offering all of your paddle-sport needs all in one place in New Jersey. Jackson Kayak will have all recreational kayaks on display, along with the one and only Coosa fishing kayak...
