Eric Jackson (kayaker)

Eric "EJ" Jackson (born 1963) is a world-champion freestyle kayaker, kayak designer, and founder of Jackson Kayak.

Career

As of 2007, Jackson is the current freestyle kayak world champion. He has been world champion four times. Eric has been a member of the United States of America Kayaking Team, either in freestyle or in slalom, every year since 1989. In 1992, Jackson competed in Barcelona as part of the U.S. Olympic teamCitation
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Eric has been noted for his ability to continue to win championships competing against much younger athletesCitation
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After spending many years designing kayaks for various manufacturers, Eric founded Jackson Kayak in October 2003.

Books by Eric Jackson

* "Whitewater Paddling: Strokes & Concepts" (1999), ISBN 0-811-72997-4
* "Playboating: Kayak With Eric Jackson" (2000), ISBN 0-811-72894-3

DVDs by Eric Jackson

* "Kayaking with Eric Jackson: strokes, concepts and bombproofing your roll"
* "Rolling and Bracing"
* "River Running: Basics"
* "River Running: Advanced"
* "Playboating: Basics"
* "Playboating: Advanced"

References

External links

* [http://www.jacksonkayak.com/teamjk/teammember.cfm?member=ej Eric Jackson Bio at Jackson Kayak]