Jason Craig, age 12, newest member of Team JK!
May 24, 2006 I am proud to introduce the world to 12 year old kayaking wonder Jason Craig, from Reno, Nevada. Jason was put into a Fun 1 by Dane in 2004 at the Reno River Festival and when we retuned in 2005 he could back loop, and generally rip up the local holes and waves with the skill of a many year adult paddler. Then, when Jay Kincaid became a member of Team Jackson Kayak, Jason started calling Jay to go paddling with him on a daily basis, and Jason became Jay's training partner! Jay has many funny stories about this kid calling him up every morning like clock work and asking if he was ready to go, and if he wanted to go foam boating after paddling, etc. etc. Jay has more kid in him than most people know and was all about it. Jason's parents Lindsay and Karen are wonderful parents that live a unique lifestyle and have structured their lives in a way that allows more family time and for Jason to really live his life to the fullest. Lindsay has had a variety of cool jobs, but most recently he was a teacher in Jason's school. Now, Lindsay is home schooled by Karen and Lindsay and is currently living in the Jackson Kayak RV with us for a short period. Jason sits and does his school work and asks me questions while I am driving and I hope I know the answers. Here is what Jason has to say about Jason: Age: 12 Occupation: Professional Kid I am twelve years old and live in Reno Nevada. I have been kayaking for eight years but really got into it three years ago when Dane let me sit in his fun1. My Dad is long time kayaker and started me off kayaking as early as I can remember. My home river is the Truckee River, which is home to the Reno Whitewater Park. This year I happen to have Jay Kincaid as my boating partner, which is awesome, and want to grow up to be just like him. Dane is my best friend and has a lot to do with getting me kayaking. It has always been a dream to be on team JK. It is a joy to be on this page and I hope to live up to it well. Other things about me Other than a whitewater kayaker, I am a hip-hop dancer. Many a time you can see me racing away from the Whitewater Park to get to dance class. I am home schooled. I am also the AW beta kids corner editor. I was born in Lewistown, Montana. I have a white lab named Cisco. Accomplishments 1st in FibArk sport class
Favorite rivers Arkansas River, Truckee River, Pauley Creek, and Schookumchuck Rapids.
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