by Eric Jackson | Feb 17, 2025 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Lifestyle, News, Product Information, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
I got this email this morning from one of the Scottish paddlers, Nik, who got a Ringer with his friend Sam. Anyone who knows the Scotts, knows they speak their minds, so getting this note was very welcomed! Here it is: I’ll just chip in at this point,...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 9, 2025 | EJ's Blog, Strokes and Concepts, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Tip of the Day for Preparing for the 2025 Paddling Season- Start with the basics- learn your foundational skills- Step 1- Learn and Practice Strokes and Concepts. The nice thing about strokes and concepts is that you can learn the flatwater drills in a swimming...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 30, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Kayak Fishing, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
If you know me, you know how important I believe having a bombproof roll and brace is to truly enjoying paddling in a much more stress free way. Certainly there are other factors in your paddling, but lack of confidence in your roll or brace makes it tougher to...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 6, 2024 | Apex Party, Featured, News, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
From EJ: “This is written by my good German friend, Hewo, who has been paddling many years, is 62 years old, and still competing! He is head coach of the German team and will compete in the World Championships this year in the Master’s Class. I will...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 2, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Lifestyle, News, Product Information, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Why Does Apex Watercraft Exist? What drives us at Apex Watercraft? What is our purpose, and why do we create what we do? These are fundamental questions, especially when producing a promotional video. Rather than crafting a typical highlight reel full of whitewater...
by Eric Jackson | May 20, 2024 | EJ's Blog, News, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
There are quite a few paddlers who are loving life in their new Apex Ringer or Rebound. Have you thought about how fun it would be to own a lightweight carbon river runner or playboat? It will make a huge impact on your paddling. I would argue more of a...
