TVCC Paddle School 2018

by chad | Jun 26, 2018 | Family Zone, Instructional, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

It’s that time of year again, paddle clubs are having their annual paddle schools all across the country. While some paddlers scoff at these events I like to see them as they truly are, a time for encouragement and instruction. This is when new paddlers get that...

Challenges

by Maddie Kimmel | Dec 22, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Whether I am in school or on the water, I am always thinking: How can I challenge myself? It could be as simple as catching an eddy or trying a new line. It could also be more complex like learning a new combo in a hole or running a rapid with consequences. Challenges...

Trust – the Essential Ingredient for the Inner City Kids Kayaking Camp

by Jessie Stone | Aug 28, 2017 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater

Trust is something that we often take for granted without even knowing it. I look at many things in my life and think about how many would not occur without trust both by me and with the people I am working/interacting with. The inner city kids kayaking camp is a...

Back to school

by Chris Funk | Aug 12, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, Kilroy DT, United States

This week, social media has been flooded with “back to school” pictures and parents wishing the best for their kids. It has been nice seeing all the pictures with them lined up and ready to start the new year. My bride and I have been out of the back to school crowd...

First D With White Mountain School Kayak Team

by teamjk | May 12, 2017 | Creeking, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

The White Mountain School’s Whitewater Kayak Team recently brought our advanced members out for an exploratory mission on an upper section of the Gale River that we think may be a first D. After hiking up the drainage they were rewarded with scenic creek style...

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: The 4 line choices for Bass Fishing Part 2: Braid

by Mark Wheeler | May 1, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Internationalisation, Reviews, Rigging, United States

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100 Today’s Class is on: The 4 line choices for Bass Fishing part 2 Braid Ok everyone back? Good, now part 2 of today’s class is about braid. Braid is something that you will either love or...

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100: The 4 Line Choices for Bass Part 1: Monofilament

by Mark Wheeler | Apr 24, 2017 | Fishing, Instructional, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United States

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100 Today’s Class is on: The 4 line choices for Bass Fishing part 1 Monofilament Hello class, todays lecture is all about the connection between the hook and you; Fishing Line. This 4-part...

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100: The 4 Rod setups to cover the basics!

by Mark Wheeler | Apr 19, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, Reviews, Rigging

JK School of Higher Fishing Education Presents: Bass Fishing Basic Course 100 Today’s Class is on: The 4 Rod setups to cover the basics! Welcome to class students, todays course of instruction is on the 4-different rod, reel and line setups you need when starting to...

Winter Boating in Jackson Hole!

by janekoopman | Mar 18, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Instructional, Playboating, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

We may still be skiing deep snow in the Tetons but we we have not forgotten about boating either! Each week the Jackson Hole Community Center opens up a section of its pool for kayakers to get in their boats, or those provided by the Jackson Hole Kayak School, and...

St. Goerge’s School checkis in after the first season with JK boats.

by JK Fans | Oct 19, 2012 | Uncategorized

It is always great to hear back from the educators that I am lucky to work with. Paul Page sent me these photos and a quick update. Here is what he had to say. The St George’s grade 8 boys made use of their new Jackson kayaks on the waters of Loon Lake, BC in...

22 Years ago and Memory Boosting Emails!

by Jeremy Adkins | Aug 1, 2012 | United States, Whitewater

Where were you 22 years ago? Well, there is nothing like getting an email that brings up what you might have been doing. Here is a email that I got today reminding me of why I still paddle. The passion has never left and doing goofy stuff when I was 10 and doing goofy...

John Glenn Middle School Checking In.

by JK Fans | May 22, 2012 | Whitewater

As the JK educational guy i get to work with loads of great programs that work to get people excited on kayaking. What could be better than that? Seeing some of the super posative results that these programs get. Travis Stewart just sent me this email and photos of...