EJ’s Montgomery Whitewater Park Wrap-Up – National Slalom Championships Review- Apex Debut

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...

Offside C-Stroke – Mastering Advanced Paddle Techniques

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,...

Reverse Compound Stroke – A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backward 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...

Brand New Apex Watercraft Ringer finds a new home and gets on some local whitewater

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...

S-Turn Stroke- How to Whitewater Kayak- EJ’s Strokes and Concepts

by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

S-Turn Stroke The S-Turn Stroke is a combination of a Forwards Sweep, a closed face stern draw, a feather forwards of the paddle (our first feathering exercise) and then a forward sweep to turn the boat the other way… then repeat.    Sweep, Draw, Feather Forward,...

How to Whitewater Kayak- The C-Stroke- EJ’s Strokes and Concepts

by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

The C-Stroke is your first compound stroke.   This means you are mixing two different strokes into one. C-Stroke The C- Stroke is a combination of a closed-faced bow draw and a forward stroke. Remember when we did the drill where we paddled around in a circle using...