Lyons Winter Pool Time by Kevin Parker | May 21, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Family Zone, Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionWith winter finally showing up in Colorado, the Lyons Kids club pool sessions are again proving to be a big hit. While it is billed as the “Kids Club” we try to target the whole family, and get as many adults at the pool as kids. Our goal is to get the parents...
Lyons Kids Club Pool Sessions by Kevin Parker | Mar 19, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Family Zone, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesWith winter finally showing up in Colorado, the Lyons Kids club pool sessions are again proving to be a big hit. While it is billed as the “Kids Club” we try to target the whole family, and get as many adults at the pool as kids. Our goal is to get the parents...
OKC, Rafa video! by colinkemp | Sep 14, 2017 | Antix, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesTake a look at this great video that Michael Zubach made of a great event this past weekend in OKC. As I worked with Rafa and Dave at OKC to organize this event I knew it was going to be good based on my own experience teaching with the community in OKC, but even more...
Combining Two Passions by crystalgustin | Apr 17, 2017 | Clinics, Instructional, Video, Whitewater“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs If you know me, you would know that when I speak about coaching girls basketball, or about being on the river, my love is hard to disguise. Being able to combine these two is something truly...
Winter Boating in Jackson Hole! by janekoopman | Mar 18, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Instructional, Playboating, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWe may still be skiing deep snow in the Tetons but we we have not forgotten about boating either! Each week the Jackson Hole Community Center opens up a section of its pool for kayakers to get in their boats, or those provided by the Jackson Hole Kayak School, and...
How To: Flat Water Backloop by David Silk | Feb 22, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesGetting bummed about colder weather? Not looking forward to moving into a pool for the winter? Well here’s something that can keep you trying for a bit at least, even if you think you’ve got every flatwater trick in the book down- the elusive flatwater back loop! The...
Bombproofing Your Roll = Confidence! by wildwildwes | Feb 9, 2017 | Clinics, Instructional, WhitewaterOne of my favorite things I love about being on Team JK is our collaborative efforts to grow the sport through paddle education and instruction to our local communities! Stephen Wright and I team up for the second year in a row to organize and coach a Bombproofing...
Paddling in the Winter by teamjk | Jan 21, 2017 | Clinics, rivers, WhitewaterIt’s that time of year again! The dreaded winter, when the rivers are all dormant and it’s cold. Really cold. But here’s the real question; How do you keep you skills up so you don’t forget how to kayak? 1. Go to your pool sessions! Pool...
Rolling into January by teamjk | Jan 18, 2017 | Beginner Moves, Clinics, Event Coverage, Events, Instructional, JK University, WhitewaterHello Everyone! Hope you guys enjoyed the holidays! For the past 3 years during the month of January, Cullman City Parks and Recreation has hosted a roll clinic/ open pool session for paddlers of all skill levels. What started as a group of 4-5 paddlers a week, has...
Vancouver Kayak Club Festival by Nikki Rekman | Mar 26, 2014 | Clinics, WhitewaterJackson Kayak is proud to support the Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival,May 2 – 4, 2014 on the beautiful Chilliwack River. In collaboration with the VKC and Western Canoeing and Kayaking, Jackson Kayak is offering two clinics, Introduction to Playboating...
2012 Jackson Kayak Dealer Summit by sonia | May 31, 2012 | Clinics, Dealer, EventsIt is already June tomorrow and before you know it, October will be here and hopefully, you will be here with us, at the Jackson Kayak Dealer summit in Rock Island State Park, October 21-23. Last year was the first year Jackson kayak put on a dealer summit, which...
Calling All Boaterchicks (and Dudes)! Join Me This Weekend!! by Kat and David Levitt | May 14, 2012 | Clinics, WhitewaterIn case anyone hasn’t heard, the 5th Annual Boaterchick Festival is this weekend!! The days (and nights) will be loaded with fun, food, and sisterhood. Everyone will be meeting and camping at Nelson’s Nantahala Hideaway on Friday through Sunday. Trips just...
