by Eric Jackson | Apr 23, 2013 | Dynamic Duo, JK Family Posts, Stand Up Paddling, Whitewater
Family Day on the Nantahala River in North Carolina… It is still winter in Ontario, with snow on the ground and ice on the river. That is where the Troutman’s come from. Rick, Paula (Nick’s parents), and Matt (his brother) drove down to visit Nick, Emily,...
by Eric Jackson | Mar 3, 2013 | 2013 All Star, 2014 WW Competition, EJ Thoughts, JK Family Posts, Playboating, The Athlete, The Icon, The Jackson Family, Trip Reports, Whitewater
Out of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story; for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best. The moment I give...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 31, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, JK Family Posts, Whitewater, wrap ups
It is the end of one year and the beginning of another. This is the time most people look back on the year in retrospect and create or renew vows for the coming year. In doing so, you get a better perspective on life, remembering so many of the little blessings...
by Eric Jackson | Aug 20, 2012 | 2013 All Star, Whitewater
Close to 20 countries will be competing in the 2012 World Cup, this year held in the Southeast USA. It might be another 20 years before we see another World Cup here in my backyard, hard to say! It has been 20 years since there was a World Championships in the...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 8, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Instructional Posts, Jackson Kayak, JK Family Posts, The Athlete, The Icon, The Jackson Family, Whitewater
Being Me is the only person I would want to be, and I hope everyone feels the same way. Being yourself comes with strengths that only you have, weaknesses, friends, family, and thoughts that are all uniquely yours. My brain seems to be a little weird in how it...
