by Eric Jackson | May 3, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Fishing Blogs, Fishing Resourcs, Instructional, Resources, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
People who are new to a composite boat tend to be stressed out about breaking it. This is a case of “Fear of the Unknown”. Paddlers who have owned composite boats over the years know what maintenance is about, know what kinds of abuse the boat can and can’t take,...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 25, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Creating breakthrough moments is easy when you are a baby. Anything you learn to do, is a first. At 64 years old, Cheryl is creating breakthrough moments in her new sport, Whitewater Kayaking. At 117 pounds, she isn’t the strongest person in the world. Having a...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 25, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Fishing Blogs, Fishing Resourcs, Resources, Whitewater Blogs
Jon Cheney is a high-performance individual. I have known him for a few years, but really got to know him recently. His dad took him and his sisters to Otter Bar to learn kayaking as kids and they repeated the trip annually. Jon was taught by people like Rush Sturgis...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 25, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Fishing Blogs, Fishing Resourcs, Resources, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
JoeBall was there for the first world’s first Apex whitewater kayaks being delivered and quality controlled. Joe is a retired Military Veteran in operations with an active Top Secret/SCI Security clearance. He managed programs, directed readiness training for...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 24, 2023 | EJ's Blog, News, Product Information, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Today was another breakthrough day for me in the Ringer. The river here in Columbus is running a low 2 generators and not a good level to train on Good Wave for USA Team Trials. Instead of hanging out, I decided to take the Ringer out for a spin. While I...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 24, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs
Tips for people who have been out of the paddling scene and are looking at getting back in. I have been paddling for 45 years and have watched a lot of people step away from the sport and want back in, but have too many hurdles to do so, or so they think. If this...
