by Eric Jackson | Sep 8, 2016 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Advanced Moves, Australia, Austria, Basque country, Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, EJ, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Instructional Posts, Internationalisation, Ireland, Italy, JK University, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Rockstar, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, The Athlete, UK, United States, Whitewater
There is always something new to learn when kayaking, no matter who you are, and you never know who you will learn it from! The Mad Hatter… David Silk turned 18 this year and his kayaking skills keep progressing quickly with his age. He was a great 16 year old...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 22, 2014 | 2014 RockStar, 2014 RockStar Competition, Fun Tour, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Stand Up Paddling, The Athlete, Whitewater, wrap ups
Lots of tough cuts to pair down for the finals on Sunday. Downriver SUP: Starting with 60 men in SUP, we are down to the top 20 in downriver and 15 in SUP Cross. Kai Lenny from Hawaii won the downriver sprint for his second day in a row and Fernando...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 2, 2014 | Karma, Karma Unlimited, Rockstar, Whitewater
This year’s GoPro Games will be another big one. GoPro is stepping up the heat with bigger sponsorship, and the water is cooperating with an amazing high water week. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ47NZX3HBc&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Today we...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Instructional Posts, Jackson Kayak, JK Family Posts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, The Athlete, The Icon, The Jackson Family, Trip Reports, Whitewater
Aging is inevitable, and seeing your next birthday is a goal for all but those who no longer want to live. What is the point of seeing another birthday unless you have things you want to do between now and then, anyhow? There is something to be said for what you...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 16, 2013 | 2013 Karma, 2014 RockStar Competition, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Videos, Whitewater
If you celebrate the holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc.. you are probably thinking about what the ideal gifts might before your loved ones… Of course, gifts of service, love, friendship are more important that a material gift, but some...
by Eric Jackson | May 12, 2013 | 2011 Pro Event Coverage, 2013 WW Event Coverage, Rockstar, Whitewater
So- Finals are over- some awesome stuff here folks!! 1. 12 year old Sage Donnelly got 1st place!!! 400 point ride and her 300 point 1st ride would have won also! 2. Jessica Yurtinus- her final ride was awesome, moving her from 5th to 2nd!! 280 and some big air. 3....