Back to Business by JK Team | May 11, 2021 | Internationalisation, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, UK, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by Mike Shaw Being on lockdown since January has meant we havn’t been able to travel to paddle. But with the UK starting to release restrictions we got out on the water over the Easter break where I ran a weeks coaching during the school holidays for...
From Jackson Monstar to Rockstar!? by Philippe Lavallee | Apr 26, 2021 | Canada, Featured Post, France, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, MonStar, Old Models, Playboating, Rockstar, Rockstar 4.0, WhitewaterWatch my first “highlight reel” please : https://youtu.be/_qsAdMqYYfM English will follow Qui est-tu? Moi? Je suis devenu kayakiste, de plus en plus, un coup de pagaie à la fois. Tout débute par l’émerveillement et le plaisir, qui nourrit la...
Galicia Creeking & freestyle in Paradise by Bartoz Czauderna | Apr 22, 2021 | Antix, Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Poland, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesWe visited Galicia in February/March and all the rivers were great and despite that our crew was spread in the level of difficulty that we were after – everybody has found something for themselves. Ranging from beautiful class III runs to challenging class V...
Improve Your Flat Water Loop: Five Tips and Tricks by Emily Wade | Apr 14, 2021 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesImprove Your Flat Water Loop: Five Tips and Tricks The flat water loop is one of my favorite freestyle kayak tricks. You can do it anywhere, it is a sick trick to impress your friends, and it is also super fun! Even better, it’s good for you: working on your tricks in...
Dane Jackson Adventures | Finally made it back! by Dane Jackson | Apr 8, 2021 | Antix, Creeking, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Family Posts, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesA few weeks ago I needed to head back to Asheville to pick up a few boats I had left after Green Race. I thought I was going to head up for the day then head back to TN to load up for the drive west. But as I was headed to Asheville, I saw that Fayetteville had gotten...
Big Wave Freestyle Kayaking in The Surf (12 Foot +) by Jack Newland | Jan 28, 2021 | Australia, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHey Guys, I was down at one of my favourite beaches this weekend, we had unreal conditions, no wind and clean 12 foot waves, yeah 12 foot pretty big. I couldn’t resist taking the Rockstar 4.0 out and what a good choice that was. Just something about throwing...
5 Tips and Tricks to Extend Your Kayaking Sessions Through Cold Weather by Emily Wade | Jan 20, 2021 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, Instructional, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesPhoto: Matthew Sam photography If you know me then you know I am a fan of kayaking any time I can get on the water. It doesn’t matter the season or weather, if there’s water I am there. These are five things that I do every time I go kayaking in cold water to get the...
2020 in Norway | Whitewater Kayaking by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 7, 2021 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Norway, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHere comes the end of 2020, and time for a brief look back on the year. Each year is a new start with 4 seasons, a plan, and what arrives beyond will and imagination. 2020 has been quite a surprise year for everyone with covid-19 pandemic, but also some bigger...
2020 Reflections | Whitewater Kayaking by Hannah Ray | Dec 24, 2020 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines2020 has certainly been a unique year! Due to covid, the events I had planned to attend and host were canceled. Based on the unprecedented ongoing pandemic I remained closer to home even more this year. Luckily, Mother Nature graced us with spectacular flows at my...
Small Craft Warning | Ocean Playboating by Jessie Stone | Nov 30, 2020 | Playboating, Recreational/Touring, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureThere is nothing like a small craft warning to inspire you to take your playboat into the ocean. This Fall, the Maine coast has received the east coast flow of swell and wind from the multitude of hurricanes coming from the south Atlantic. As a result, there have been...
10 Things I Learned After 10 Years Paddling by katelyngreen | Nov 19, 2020 | Creeking, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThis past summer I celebrated my 10th year since first getting in a whitewater kayak. Though I still feel like I have so much to learn, I thought I would share some of my favorite things that I’ve learned since I started this wild journey that is paddling. You’re...
Nottingham Freestyle League – Flatwater competition & winning run by Lane De Meulenaere | Nov 17, 2020 | Belgium, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIf you’re following the freestyle scene, you’ll know that most competitions were cancelled due to the pandemic. A bummer for those of us who love competing and strive to win some medals. Luckily the NFL (Nottingham Freestyle League), had a creative solution! The NFL...
