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...
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 | Jan 10, 2024 | EJ's Blog, Product Information, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
This is a site to see! I love seeing a fleet of Apex on the water! It is still a novel site for me as we are just now getting the different boats produced. You are looking at a Large Ringer (24.5 pounds), as Small Rebound (16.5 pounds) and a medium Rebound (17.5...
