Official site of Jackson kayaks boats, kayaks designed and built by world champion kayaker Eric Jackson. http://www.jacksonkayak.com 1. The ability to perform in the full spectrum of my whitewater persuits. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911202 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911202 Just writing to let folks know that Ben Stooksberry, Jesse Coombs, Chris Korbulic and I have finally arrived at our final flight destination in India after 30+ hours of nonstop flights and layovers, now just a day or two of driving to see the rio. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911201 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911201 This past week we had the opportunity to run the North Chickamauga River. I have only ever run this river twice before, and being a couple years apart, we jumped on this opportunity. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911192 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911192 November trip to BC = cold and rainy most days. That didn't matter, as we were biking in pre-dawn every day. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911191 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911191 Last weekend EJ, Dane, and I travelled down to Gadsden AL for one of the largest clinics I've ever been a part of. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911182 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911182 Clay, Emily, Dane and myself went to run the famous Russell Fork River. We though what better river, than to take some of our New Funs to play along the way. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911181 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911181 Here is a really cool website that features and promotes people who are giving back! I was lucky enough to be one of the few people featured on it and I am looking to get more people to support this awesome website! Check it out and feel free to join! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911151 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911151 Check out the newest Ever Fun Series!! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911134 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911134 Some more photos from last week's adventure! I'm back to Reno now, and it's good to be home. Enjoy the photos. It's time to edit more than 60 gigs of video :) http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911133 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911133 Last weekend was the 13th annual Green Narrows race. This was my first time racing the green. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911132 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911132 I have been paddling with sage for 5 years now. Each year she gets better and better, but has never lost her sweetness, willingness to help others, or charming personality. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911131 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911131 Check out Mikkel's video from Alberta and BC, very cool! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911121 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911121 Darin and I hooked up on the South Fork American last Sunday to shoot some shots at First Threat. I hope that you enjoy these photos and my 2010 All-star Review! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911111 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911111 Skook 2009 has been sweet in November--kinda cold, rainy, and EPIC. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911091 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911091 Here is a quick video I made about winning the World Championships in Thun, Switzerland. I had the time of my life. Here is the video I made. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911042 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911042 Looking for a paddling vacation? Join Ruth Gordon in Ecuador this January! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911041 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911041 The Australian National Championships were held at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium this weekend and what a weekend it was. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911031 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911031 Here is a quick little video from our low waters weekend on the Ravens Fork. A great Fall season river fun. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911021 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911021 Happy Halloween from Jackson Kayak Staff! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911011 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200911011 JK welcomes new Regional Team member Kat Levitt http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910303 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910303 Here is a quick little video of the three days surfing Hawaii in France. It was low water, but with the new All-star the wave was still a blast, giving up a steep face and some big air. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910302 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910302 Every year when the leaves start to turn I think of colored leaves drifting down into the Russel Fork with a backdrop of cliff walls. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910301 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910301 This is my first attempt at a video shot with my new Canon DSLR, the 7D. I'm very happy with how the camera's shooting so far :) http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910284 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910284 I have been raving about the Mill Wave but here is a video so you can see for yourself. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910283 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910283 Last Saturday was a cold morning. Really, the first cold day of the fall, but plenty of local boaters came out to race in the first top to bottom, 5 mile Ocoee River Race! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910282 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910282 The past couple of weeks Airborn has been stoking the fire for Chile http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910261 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910261 Mission: Moosefest, Brewing Boat Tea and the Regular Beat Down http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910251 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910251 Crazy how quickly I can write cool things I've done this fall so far! Now I am about to go do my virgin run down the Russell Fork! Exciting! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910232 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910232 Here is a quick little video to try and sum up the 2009 World Championships. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910231 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910231 "Gage read 9" but felt like 10" today, might hold for tomorrow" said Chan Jones on Friday evening http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910202 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910202 A couple of weekends ago the new and improved one million dollar Green River play park opened in Wyoming after being out of commission for four years. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910201 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910201 I am a newbie to kayaking. I first tried it out when I was depressed and had a visit from family who was doing canoeing...the reason for the depression was my 19 year old moving out and going to college. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910192 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910192 This past 2009 paddling season is one to remember so many great rivers and friendly kayakers. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910191 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910191 A tropical storm hit California hard in early October, flash flooding the Southern Sierra Nevada and dropping over three feet of snow above 10,000'. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910171 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910171 When I say travels of a Jackson I am talking about someone in the Jackson family who shows their many colors often. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910141 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910141 I've had the new Super Star the last few weeks now and I have to say it's the boat I've wanted for a long time, I just never knew it! http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910131 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910131 In 2008 I briefly got to meet you and say thank you for making a the Super Fun. You were with a large group of kids on the Ottawa and I didn't stick around as you were instructing. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910121 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910121 Morning Eric,I wanted to share these photos with you that I received today. We had a blast paddling the new Star Series last weekend on the Mill Wave. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910082 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910082 A successful two days of coaching was had by me, taking 4 never been in a boat beginners to a standard of confidence and skills to get stuck in on some of the Thames River weirs. http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910081 http://www.jacksonkayak.com/articles/article.cfm?directory=articles09&article=200910081