by Eric Jackson | Mar 25, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Lifestyle, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
This past week I had 6 paddlers from British Columbia, Montana, Michigan, and two from the Atlanta area spent 4 days and nights in Rock Island with me. Our off water location was the Jackson Ranch, and our on water location was the Caney Fork River between Great...
by Danny Stock | Mar 23, 2024 | Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
We’ve come to understand the term “game changer” to signify something that dramatically alters a situation or the trajectory of an endeavor. We tend to think of shifts in technology, global conflict, or politics; revolutions; and industry disruptors. We’ve lost touch...
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 | Feb 16, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Team River Runner’s Vet Kayak Program has been a beacon of hope and healing for military veterans, offering not only a recreational outlet but also a supportive community rooted in shared experiences and camaraderie. It was founded in 2004 by Joe Mornini, a...
by Eric Jackson | Feb 1, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Featured, Lifestyle, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Rock Island is the one place in the world that I chose out of any place I could move to. As an athlete with no dependence on a location that I had to go to work, I could chose anywhere to live with my family and I chose Rock Island, TN after 8 years of travelling...
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...
