World Class Kayaking in Tennessee and Beyond (featuring Dane Jackson)
Kayaking looks a bit different with elite kayaker, Dane Jackson. Dane is a professional kayaker with a deep appreciation for exploring, enjoying, and protecting our waterways. He has won the Freestyle World Championships, the Whitewater Grand Prix three times, and kayaked over the second-tallest waterfall ever attempted by a kayaker. His name may also sound familiar; he comes from a family of kayakers including his father, Eric Jackson, who is also a professional kayaker and founder of the local Tennessee company Jackson Kayak.
In this River Talk, Dane is joined by Meg Littman, Nashville-based journalist and writer, to discuss kayaking in Tennessee and beyond. Meg is an avid paddleboard and the founder of Nashville Paddle Company. She is also a former Board member of the Cumberland River Compact and former chair of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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