How to Find (More) Balance = More Time in your Kayak!

by Emily Jackson | Feb 18, 2021 | Emily Jackson, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Family Posts, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

How to Find More Balance Balance is far more than something you find in your boat. It’s just as important — perhaps even more so — in life. So what is balance? It’s the concept of equal distribution, but aren’t we generally just running from one end to the other of a...

Eric Jackson Rediscovers Knoxville, Part 2

by ericjackson | May 21, 2019 | EJ, Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater

Waking up in Knoxville means it’s breakfast time, and while we were told about a number of  places, the single place that everyone mentioned was Pete’s. Walking in, it was easy to see that we were not being steered wrong. Three guys working the grill, Pete,...

Dickies Brand Showcasing kayaking and fishing on their home page…

by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States, Whitewater

Dickies did a piece on their website about me along with a video by Steve Fisher that I think you will enjoy watching.      It is a story about Jackson Kayak, and some of our accomplishments as well as a little glimpse into my work life.    I...

New England Championships- T’Ville 2014

by ericjackson | Apr 13, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, Whitewater

This is the 5th year that that New England Championships and “T’Ville Triple Crown” have been held on the Farmington River in CT.   The Brainchild of Jamie McEwan, this one event brings Wildwater, Slalom, and Freestyle events and athletes to one place.    It is one of...

“Just Paddling”- My Daily Bread- 24- An EJ Poem

by ericjackson | Apr 3, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, the athlete, Whitewater

I wrote this in 2002… A reminder to stay true to your dreams, and to never make excuses, and never bow to another’s influence unless it is your will as well… or is it a story this is about Just Paddling? 10/23/2002 Long drive to the river. Short...

For Immediate Release:

by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

April 1, 2014 Eric Jackson President- Jackson Kayak 325 Iris Drive Sparta, TN 38583   Jackson Kayak no longer has control over its brand.   I am sorry to say, that as of 5pm last night, while I was out celebrating my Dad’s 80th birthday and my 50th birthday here...

Africa- Uganda Wave Surfing Trip

by ericjackson | Mar 17, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater

  The new Rock Star was well tested in holes, winning the World Championships for men and women in 2013 and just about every other freestyle event as well this season.    However, we had not been able to play it for any extended period of time on epic waves.   ...

Check out my short video edit from Mexico

by ericjackson | Jan 17, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Whitewater

On the plane ride home from Mexico, I put this edit together of our Mexico trip in the Jackson Karma using GoPro Studio.      We took my Phantom Quad on the trip and got some epic shots, of which I am not putting all of them here, but you’ll get a taste of it!  ...

Creekboating: Jackson Family and a History of Their Creeking Passion..

by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Hero, Whitewater, Zen

It has been a long time since I became a “full time kayaker” and my income came from kayaking.   When I was 16 I got my first job as a whitewater photographer on the Kennebec River in Maine.    I haven’t looked back since.   Back then I was already a...

FIBARK- Wrap-Up With Big Fun

by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater

  FIBARK (First in Boating on the Arkansas) Festival is in the 65 years old or so and is a staple for paddlers and spectators alike each Father’s Day Weekend.    The events are Held in downtown Salida, CO, staging off of the “Boat Ramp” adjacent...

Rockstar, Reno, & Green River Wyoming

by Lauren Burress | May 29, 2011 | Whitewater

First session at Reno play park, and first ever session in the Rockstar! I flew out Monday to Reno to stay with the Donolley’s for a couple weeks for a partial competition tour. We woke up Tuesday morning had some breakfast, and headed to the park! I noticed right...

Rock Star in Action, Big waves, Big tricks, Big Fun!

by nicktroutman | May 26, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Video, Whitewater

Dane, Joel, and I had a blast surfing some of Quebec’s largest waves these past two weeks while competing at the Whitewater Grand Prix. It was a great to get on some of these huge waves to truly see the new Rock Star’s potential for air time. There is no...