by Eric Jackson | Aug 31, 2014 | Competition, The Athlete, Whitewater, Whitewater Competition
The World Championships on Garberator next year is becoming something that is a reality now… The Canadians have hosted their Team Trials on the wave, and the teams are almost completely selected for next year’s event! It is also the Canada Cup, so...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 30, 2013 | Competition, Whitewater
Check out the Karma Unlimited on the Green- notice the dry bow, rocketing transfer through the pools and how easy to control it is… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_68dLiKvK-E&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Good luck boys, I’ll be cheering for you!...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 10, 2013 | Competition, EJ Thoughts, On The Road, The Athlete, Whitewater, Whitewater Competition, wrap ups
165 competitors from 24 Nations entered this year’s World Extreme Championships in Austria. 134 competitors ended up competing, some dropped out due to high water, some got injured (like Nick Troutman). By the time the competition started, the roster was stacked...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 4, 2013 | Competition, EJ Thoughts, Whitewater, Whitewater Competition
Today was a big day; two runs, both count in the Qualifier section of the Sickline race course. Tomorrow is a bigger day- Finals! 48 out of 150 men made it today, including last year’s world slalom champion (Fabian) and this years’ (Vavre), as well...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 2, 2013 | Competition, EJ Thoughts, On The Road, The Athlete, Whitewater, Whitewater Competition
Oetz, Austria… Training for the World Extreme Kayak Championships, sponsored by “Sickline” is getting near the end zone as the competition starts on Thursday with final registration, gear checking, and then Friday the Qualifier round happens. We flew...