What makes Kayaking so awesome?? by Courtney Kerin | Oct 12, 2014 | WhitewaterHave you ever noticed how everyone on a river generally has a huge smile on their face or the enthusiasticness of their voice as they talk about a rapid. Kayaking may take energy but it is also energizing. You are facing a powerful natural element and trying to work...
I’m All About the Lace… and other Layering Tidbits from Anna by Anna Bruno | Oct 11, 2014 | WhitewaterOne of the most underrated skills in kayaking is knowing how to manage energy levels and body temperature to maximize performance and energy on the river. Everyone struggles to know what to wear and how to layer for a long day on the river. One thing I have learned...
Coosa Whitewater Festival Fishing Tournament by joshtidwell | Oct 7, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing TournamentYou read that right! The Coosa River Whitewater Festival has been going on for many years. This year, thanks to Coosa Riverkeeper and their Coosa Canoe and Kayak Fishing Series, we kayak anglers were able to join the fun! It was a cool weekend with bonfires and live...
JK’s Feature Athlete: Alec Voorhees! Read more about him here! by Emily Jackson | Oct 2, 2014 | WhitewaterAt Jackson Kayak we are super proud of our WW Team- but we don’t always feel like everyone gets to know them as well as they should! So starting with this one we will be interviewing our team to give you a little more insight on the characters that make up...
4 Fun and the Gauley by colinkemp | Sep 29, 2014 | WhitewaterThis past weekend I had the privilege of boating the very first 4 Fun for its virgin run. I had previously spent some time in the proto of the Fun, but it is clear to see that the Fun is not my size boat. In fact I feel that I am spot on for the 4 Fun. I am 6’5”,...
Feeling Unlimited – A Long Term & Comparison Review of Long Boats by wildwildwes | Sep 25, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Whitewater[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_DqV1xdf-Y[/youtube] Unlimited Power!! Sorry that’s the first thing that goes through my head every time I think of JK’s new river racing long boat, the Karma Unlimited (UL). However you do feel pretty unlimited when you stomp...
GoPro Photography by Micah Kneidl | Sep 23, 2014 | Creeking, JK Media, Karma Unlimited, WhitewaterOver the last year, I’ve really started using my GoPro camera more for photos and less for video.. It’s common knowledge that the GoPro shoots remarkable video, but if you look around on social media, a lot of the Jackson Kayak team has been producing outstanding...
Ottawa Valley Summer: video by nicktroutman | Sep 18, 2014 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Rockstar Carbon, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Video, WhitewaterThe Ottawa Valley is where I was born and raised. It is where I learned to kayak, and still one of my favorite places on Earth to kayak. Summertime on the Ottawa is hard to beat; warm water, perfect levels, good fishing, fun waves. To me this is the definition of...
Habitat 67 Wave: video by nicktroutman | Sep 13, 2014 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, WhitewaterThis summer while I was coaching with the Keener Program I had the opportunity to paddle some of the best waves in Eastern Canada, though one of my most favorites of the summer was Habitat 67 in Montreal. It was a long drive, 4 hours there and 4 hours back, for only a...
Canadian Team Trials/ Nationals/ Pre-Worlds by nicktroutman | Sep 7, 2014 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, PlayboatingThis past weekend we just competed in the Canada Cup event on the Garburator Wave located on the Ottawa River. This was the Pre-Worlds event (host location for next years 2015 World Championships) as well as the National Team selection for Canada. A ton of amazing...
Gelato, waterfalls, and a diamond ring; paddling the alps by dianegaydos | Aug 15, 2014 | WhitewaterThis was a trip I will never forget. I visited Italy once in high school and have wanted to return ever since I left. To be able to return, and this time visit the mountainous regions and the whitewater, was truly amazing. This trip started out as an idea of Daniel...
It’s all about FUN! by nicktroutman | Aug 7, 2014 | Featured Post, Fun, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Team JK, WhitewaterBeing that it has been a couple years since we have redesigned the Fun series, it has been a while since I have paddle a Fun (I have been loving my Rockstar, Zen and Karma). Though after taking this new Fun down the Ottawa I am a believer, this boat is joining the...
