by Eric Jackson | May 14, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Instructional, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Kristine gave me a T-Shirt on my 60th birthday that says, “It is weird being the same age as old people”. My clinics have an average age of 55-60 so far. I have had a couple in the 30’s and some in the 70’s, but mostly 50’s- and 60’s. Drilling down...
by Eric Jackson | Mar 18, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Lifestyle, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
My last few days were quite fun with a group of very fired-up paddlers here to learn, play, and socialize. We were not on our devices other than taking photos, checking levels, etc. It felt good really getting to know everyone and have a good time on and off the...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 29, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Instructional, Lifestyle, Rolling and Bracing, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Anyone who takes the winter off from paddling knows that getting going in the Spring again can be a challenge. The older you are the more likely you are to let the winter go by without doing what you can to make the transition back to paddling easy. I am going to...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 20, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Instructional, Lifestyle, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
EJ Clinics- 2024- Rock Island and More A major Winter Cold Snap is here in a big way and I am looking forward to spring. This got me thinking about my upcoming whitewater kayaking experiences here at Rock Island and I figured I would share a little about them with...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 21, 2023 | Instructional, Rolling and Bracing, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Here is what my kids had to say when they were just learning… Still applies today. Now Emily and Nick are teaching their kids, and so many others are teaching theirs. 🙂...
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...
