by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | EJ's Blog, News, Whitewater Blogs
EJ’s Montgomery Whitewater Wrap-Up – National Slalom Championships Review- Apex First real public debut/demo I had an incredible time at the grand opening of the new self-contained whitewater park in Montgomery, Alabama over the weekend. Scott Shipley, a...
by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | Instructional, Strokes and Concepts
Mastering the Side Slip Stroke – Your Key to Effortlessly Maneuvering The Side Slip Stroke introduces an essential technique: the open face draw while moving forward. With this stroke, you can effortlessly draw the boat sideways while maintaining your forward...
by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs
Offside C-Stroke – Mastering Advanced Paddle Techniques The Offside C-Stroke might initially appear as a “trick stroke” to many, but learning it can provide significant advantages for kayakers. While not usually essential for basic river kayaking,...
by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs
Reverse Compound Stroke – A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backward Kayaking The Reverse Compound Stroke is an essential technique that combines backward paddling with spin-momentum, offering numerous benefits such as enhanced paddle dexterity, improved...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Lifestyle, News, Whitewater Blogs
Dave Spears of Tip-a-Canoe, a livery in Tennessee since 1972 saw the cream-colored Ringer on my Facebook page and decided he had to have it. Dave learned to roll years ago, but never actually used it in whitewater and had since forgotten. It was time to get a...
