How to Roll a kayak by Bartoz Czauderna | Sep 25, 2023 | jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesLearn to ROLL by doing exercises in the video! What is it? It is the most common version of the Roll that allows you to roll your kayak upright after flipping upisde down just by yourself. It provides safety thanks to leaned forward position which keeps you protected...
Guiding Reflections: Six insights for myself 3 years ago as I embarked on freestyle kayaking competitions by Emily Wade | Sep 21, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI started kayaking with friends before I went off to graduate school. It wasn’t until I moved to Richmond, VA that I got back into kayaking. In 2017, I started to get really interested in freestyle. My first trick I learned was the bow stall. I spent hours on hours...
Epic weekend making rotations by Jack Newland | Sep 20, 2023 | Playboating, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThis weekend I was at the beach. We had some great surf around 8 feet. I decided to take the Rockstar 5 out. I leave for the 2023 world champs in a week so it was a great opportunity to do some big tricks on a wave before the competition. Dad, Greg, and I had a blast....
How to Felix by Bartoz Czauderna | Sep 19, 2023 | Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to FELIX by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Felix is a 360° spin with at least 180° of which the boat must be inverted. It is a very easy beginner move worth 40 points and you can do it at the Flat Water, hole or a wave! It is also a great introduction...
Journaling: An advantageous skill for athletic performance and life by Emily Wade | Sep 15, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines Since I was young I kept a journal, maybe since I was 15 or 16. I grew up playing tennis competitively and went to undergrad on a full ride for tennis, so goal writing has always been a part of my life. I still to this day have a regular life journal where I...
How to Fisher King by Bartoz Czauderna | Sep 11, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to FISHER KING by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Fisher King is an elevated kickflip performed parallel to the seam line and stuck in a hole. Also called a ‘wingover’. If the boat is elevated around 45 degrees then it usually gets scored as Entry 2 in...
Confessions of a MixMaster Convert by Anna Bruno | Sep 6, 2023 | Featured Post, MixMaster, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesBefore I start this blog, two important disclaimers: 1. I’m terrible at stern squirting. 2. I was NOT stoked on the MixMaster when it came out, and I really did not see the appeal of slicey boating. However, I take it all back. Summer in the PNW has me embracing the...
How to Helix by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 27, 2023 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesLearn to HELIX by doing exercises in the video! What is it? A 270º spin with at least 180° of which the boat must be inverted, aerial at some point. Once done fully aerial it is probably one of the most impressive moves to watch! Same as a flip turn, rhythm in Helix...
Using video review to improve your kayaking – The benefits and gains to step up your game by Emily Wade | Aug 26, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesEmily doing mcnasty at Z Dam, Richmond, VA Seth Ashworth has been coaching me weekly since 2018. Since we are not in the same location with me being in Richmond, Va and Seth in Canada, we use video review. The goal of video review is to look back at the tricks you are...
How to Kickflip by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 21, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to KICKFLIP by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Kickflip is a 360 barrel roll performed of the peak of the wave and thrown downstream direction. It is one of the most recognized downriver freestyle tricks which also correlates a lot with the air screw...
How to Back Loop by Bartoz Czauderna | Aug 14, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to BACK LOOP by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Back flip initiated and finished between a horizontal angle of – 20° and 20°, landing in the hole or the wave. Simply a Loop done backward yet easier said than done. Because it is harder to spot plug...
2023 GoPro Mountain Games by Emily Wade | Aug 11, 2023 | Event Coverage, Events, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines2023 GoPro Mountain Games Cover photo: Finals. Photo cred: Dane Jackson The GoPro Mountain Games is my favorite event to compete in and are one of the country’s most celebrated outdoor events, featuring adventure sports, music, and art. From June 8th to June...
