by Eric Jackson | Apr 13, 2014 | 2013 WW Event Coverage, 2014 RockStar Competition, 2014 WW Competition, EJ Thoughts, Fun Tour, JK Family Posts, JK Team Posts, Whitewater
This is the 5th year that that New England Championships and “T’Ville Triple Crown” have been held on the Farmington River in CT. The Brainchild of Jamie McEwan, this one event brings Wildwater, Slalom, and Freestyle events and athletes to one place. It is one of...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 11, 2012 | The Athlete, Whitewater
Yes, they are all the same person… Ever since I was 8 years old I wanted to go to the Olympics. In 1972 I watched Mark Spitz win 7 Gold Medals in Swimming that year and joined the swim team myself. I did what the coaches told me to do and tried really hard....
by Eric Jackson | Jun 13, 2010 | 2010 Star, JK Team Posts, On The Road, Team JK, The Athlete, Whitewater
Slalom Race and Freestyle Finals were today. Freestyle: In Women’s Pro the results were: 1. Emily Jackson 2. Haley Mills 3. Elaine Campbell In Men’s Pro it was: 1. Nick Troutman 2. Stephen Wright 3. EJ 4. Clay Wright 5. Bryan Kirk C1 Class 1. Jordan...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 13, 2010 | On The Road, The Athlete
Slalom Race and Freestyle Finals were today. Freestyle: In Women’s Pro the results were: 1. Emily Jackson 2. Haley Mills 3. Elaine Campbell In Men’s Pro it was: 1. Nick Troutman 2. Stephen Wright 3. EJ 4. Clay Wright 5. Bryan Kirk C1 Class 1. Jordan...
by Eric Jackson | Mar 22, 2010 | 2011 Pro Event Coverage, JK Family Posts, JK Team Posts, Whitewater
This year’s North Alabama Whitewater Festival combined with the Locust Fork Slalom Races, and added some biking events to become Alabama Mountain Games. There was live music each day, great fun in the form of kayaking, vendors, biking, and even sunbathing if...