by Eric Jackson | Feb 13, 2016 | The Jackson Family, Whitewater
By Eric Jackson I can’t believe that my kids are not only adults, but well into adulthood, self-sufficient, and masters of the sport of kayaking. I believe it, of course, but for years it seemed like it was so far fetched and far away that I would never see this...
by Eric Jackson | Sep 21, 2014 | Whitewater
This was a whirlwind Gauley for the Jackson family. We left Rock Island on Thursday in time to eat at Pies and Pints that night, the Cathedral in the morning and then a Karma run on Friday for Nick and I on the Upper, while Dane, Emily, Courtney, and Alec paddled...
by Eric Jackson | Sep 6, 2014 | The Athlete, Uncategorized, Whitewater, Whitewater Competition, wrap ups
2014 Pan Am Championships Wrap- Up Held at NOC- site of the 2013 World Championships- 6 countries competed. Prelims: Women: Emily Jackson took top seed in prelims this morning with a 550 point second ride and a 360 point first ride for an 880 point total. ...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 24, 2014 | The Jackson Family
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 | Nov 26, 2010 | The Athlete, The Jackson Family
Today was awesome in so many ways. First off, we had an incredible family day. Kristine, her mom, Emily, Dane, Nick, KC, and I spent the day together. The paddlers in the family went to the hole at 9:30 am to kick off the day. 70 degrees then and went up to...
