by Eric Jackson | Jan 2, 2016 | Internationalization, United States, Whitewater
You don’t need to paddle a variety of waters, or a variety of boats to have a great time and explore new places… but why not? This year I am fired up to keep pushing my personal boundaries and see new places, and see what I can accomplish in the name of...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 13, 2015 | 2015 Fun, 2015 Zen, Instructional, Instructional Posts, Internationalization, Karma, United States, Whitewater
It seems that people wonder about what it is like to learn kayaking in a group setting with me… “Will I be the weak link?” “Am I ready for the clinic?” “Will I be challenged enough?” These are common questions that get...
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 | Oct 2, 2013 | Competition, EJ Thoughts, On The Road, The Athlete, Whitewater, Whitewater Competition
Oetz, Austria… Training for the World Extreme Kayak Championships, sponsored by “Sickline” is getting near the end zone as the competition starts on Thursday with final registration, gear checking, and then Friday the Qualifier round happens. We flew...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 2, 2013 | 2013 WW Event Coverage, 2014 WW Competition, Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Fun Tour, JK Family Posts, JK Team Posts, On The Road, The Athlete, Whitewater
Oetz, Austria… Training for the World Extreme Kayak Championships, sponsored by “Sickline” is getting near the end zone as the competition starts on Thursday with final registration, gear checking, and then Friday the Qualifier round happens. We flew...