Jeff Jackson
Jeff Jackson has been teaching kayaking since boats were long and eddy turns were nervous. And yes, he used to be cool.
Safety & Rescue
New Flush Drowning Research For Kayakers
I've had my share of swims, as I’m sure you have too. Especially in the early days when my kayaking universe was expanding outwards. I was compelled—as perhaps you...
Alchemy
The Secret Life Of Raft Guides Is Contained In...
I’ve been immersed in the river guide world for more than 30 years. I can’t even start to count how many pairs of river shoes, PFDs, sun shirts, knives...
Alchemy
The tools to living the good life have been...
I know the river running season is drawing to a close when I can see my garage floor. To some, this would sound like good news, but it always...
Alchemy
The one type of risk assessment all boaters fail
My local river was closed this spring—a first for the Ottawa. Mega-flood conditions were responsible. The authorities made all boat travel off limits until the declared state of emergency...
Alchemy
The greatest river running essential no one talks about
I couldn’t even begin to guess who figured this out first. I grew up on a farm, and it never occurred to me while milking cows and baling hay....
Alchemy
Why River Trips Give Our Life Meaning
Jeff Jackson has the answer to every and any existential crisis.
Alchemy
Why You Should Always Wear A PFD
Zipping shut the debate on when it's appropriate to wear a PFD
Alchemy
Eddy Harris’ Mississippi Solo Paddling Trip
We discover there is always more to river trips than just the river trip.
