Winter Paddling in Tuam by JK Team | Feb 21, 2021 | JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesSubmitted by Barry Loughnane The past few months has seen on and off lockdowns here in Ireland with various degrees of travel restrictions. With this our normal winter paddling routine has changed with more days spent at our local freestyle spot in Tuam. We have been...
How to Double Pump | Freestyle Kayaking by sethashworth | Feb 8, 2021 | Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe Double pump is the basis for most flatwater freestyle with applications of boat control into all kinds of whitewater paddling especially freestyle tricks. It can be a tricky thing to learn but Seth Ashworth has broken it down for us, see if it...
[Video] 3 Ways to Improve your Boof Stroke by sethashworth | Feb 5, 2021 | Advanced Moves, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe roof is an essential manoeuvre for keeping your bow high and dry and yourself in the most fun and efficient lines. Team paddler Seth Ashworth lays out 3 things you can do so that you can be...
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...
How to Back Deck Roll (Quickest/easiest method) by sethashworth | Jan 26, 2021 | Instructional, JK University, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesTeam member Seth Ashworth shares his teaching method for the Back Deck roll, in his opinion the quickest way to learn this useful skill. Check it...
Bulls Bridge January – Welcome 2021 by Jessie Stone | Jan 22, 2021 | Creeking, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesLast Tuesday on a cold grey day, I went for an afternoon paddle on the Housatonic. Scott B and Emilia were leading the charge to get out which was awesome because the water levels were ideal and temperatures were above freezing. The hybernation mood permeated the day...
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...
How we started building a playspot near Moscow (Russia) [Video] Part 2 by JK Team | Nov 23, 2020 | Internationalisation, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Russia, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureHi everyone! Today I want to share with you the second series of videos dedicated to building a spot. Two weeks have passed since the events of the first episode.We gave water time to find new ways and wash away the cleansed bottom.After that, we returned to the spot...
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...
Potomac River Play Boating by sethchapelle | Nov 12, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe Potomac River in Maryland offers year round paddling. It is a natural flow river that has a large variance in flow depending on rainfall and time of year. No matter how low it gets you can always paddle. The medium to high flows offer a range of different play...
