by Eric Jackson | Nov 29, 2009 | The Athlete
Something that was understated in my post on the “Death of Brave Wave” was how much I missed it and knew it would change my Rock Island experience. Not so much that I wasn’t glad i was here, but like losing one of two good friends, still glad for my...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
i truly love Rock Island, TN. Great weather, great water, beautiful location, great people, perfect place for Jackson Kayak, and super easy access to paddling every day. Since i have been home we have not been training for anything in particular, just goofing off...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 16, 2008 | The Athlete
It has been a long dry fall, but our water is here and the Rock Island we love is back! Here are some shots of the “Top Waves” which most people just consider to be warm up waves before going to the main hole or Brave Wave. We have decided that these waves...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
I got to go kayaking too… did I say that out loud? Today the river was at 7,500 cfs and the top hole, the main hole, and Brave Wave were all primo! Phonix Monkeys, huge loops, McNasties, then down to the main hole for huge Pan Ams, Flashbacks, and McNasties, and then...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 13, 2008 | The Athlete
Today we had about 10,000-12,000 cfs from Noon on and got enough paddling to make our arms feel quite heavy! We put in above the hydro dam and ran down the top rapids and played the hole on river left for a ride, or two, awesome! That hole would be worth playing all...
