1998- Piece of EJ History from before Jackson Kayak- “Chasing the River- and a Dream” Vintage Article from LA Times by David Ferrell

Playak News Flash - October 18, 2016
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1998- Piece of EJ History from before Jackson Kayak- "Chasing the River- and a Dream" Vintage Article from LA Times by David Ferrell Eric Jackson - As time marches on and Jackson Kayak is 12 years old, many kayakers only know me from the Jackson Kayak days, today. If you want a little background, this story was written at a time when Kristine, Emily, Dane, and I (along with our Dalmatians, Pebbles and Target) moved into an RV. At the time of the writing, we didn't know it would be for 8 years. DirtBagging on the Left Side of the Road Brittany Parker - Our GPS was yelling something in Japanese as we followed the yellow line guiding us to Kyoto where we were to meet Tsuyoshi for a paddle the next morning. Our New Fall Video Oblio Paddles - A short video introduction to Oblio double bladed SUP paddles. Rafting Down the Amazon River With Henrik Frederiksen The Pursuit Zone - In 2011, Henrik Frederiksen quit his job as a marine civil engineer to pursue his dream of cycling around the world. But when he reached Ecuador, after 2.5 years, he was looking for a change. The Start of the Winter Season Jackson Kayak - Last year I spent most of the my winter weekend in search of a monster pike. Despite coming close with several fish over 19lb I didn't find that elusive 20 lb'er so obviously the hunt will continue this coming season. Sheepshead for Dummies Jackson Kayak - Saltwater sheepshead is the most frustrating species for any angler to target. This fish is best known to have the ability to steal the bait off the hook without any indication of a bite. Adventure Club - outdoors Adventurous Experiences - Sea Kayaking training for our Adventure Club members, during the week and the Sunday sessions are really something to look forward to whatever the weather we can typically find places to enjoy ourselves experiences with the Adventure Club are always very memorable. Ear Bone Spurs: The Cold Water Kayaker's Nightmare Rapid Magazine Blog - Repeated exposure to cold water can cause abnormal bone growth within the ear canal—and the removal process involves a drill. Opal Gauge Mt. Hood H2O - The Little North Santiam at Mehama gauge is far downstream of the Opal runs that kayakers from the area like so much. It's a useful gauge, but there is often discrepancy between gauge readings and actual flow. T-Minus Eight Days and Counting Distressed Mullet - Chattajack. If you haven't noticed, we've been kind of Chatta-obsessed here at the Mullet. And with reason.  This is the biggie. Our Inland Molokai to Oahu. 5 SUP Products To Make Storing & Transporting Your Paddle Boards A Breeze SUP Connect - Summer is at it's end and for many that means back to work and less time in the water. We can all agree that paddle boards are not cheap and run anywhere between 8ft and 14ft tall, so finding a safe and secure place to store your board is important and at times can be challenging. Has Surf Helped or Hurt the Growth of SUP? Distressed Mullet - In the beginning, after Laird created the heavens and the earth he said, Let there be a big board, and there was a big board. Algonquin Outfitters - Tom Thomson Paddle Art Contest Paddle Making - 2017 will mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Canadian Artist, Tom Thomson on Algonquin Park's Canoe Lake. As part of the centennial events, Algonquin Outfitters is running a Paddle Art Contest . How To Re-Attach The Keel To A Wood-Canvas Canoe Canoe Guy BC - Speaking strictly in terms of form and function, canoes and keels don't belong together. However, wood-canvas canoes that have been in the family for decades must also be seen in the context of family history and tradition. Red Bull Heavy Water Announced for Today Waterman League - Red Bull Heavy Water is officially in the green light phase. This weather window schedules the event for Tuesday, October 18, with Wednesday, October 19 as the alternate day in San Francisco Bay. As an official stop in the 2016 Stand Up Paddleboard World Series, Red Bull Heavy Water challenges 40 of the world's best watermen to a demanding 12km (7.5 miles) race starting at Ocean Beach, heading under the Golden Gate Bridge...

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