UK Personal Watercraft News

29th November : AGM Pics Online

Dave Stewart has uploaded a selection of images from the JSRA Annual General Meeting and 2003 British Championships Awards Presentation held recently in Derby. All images are available to order in a variety of formats detailed on the website.

AWARDS

www.xtreme-action-images.com


29th November : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine

JS&PW December Cover

The December Edition of JS&PW is on sale from all the usual stockists priced £2.95. Included in this edition are all the usual sections plus features and freestyle world exclusives! A blow by blow world finals report, Living with a superjet continues, Freeride at Oceanside and meet the UK's new queen of the track and more.

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29th November : 2003 Jetraid Postponed
The start of the 2003 Jetraid has been postponed for six weeks.
(from jetraid.com)
 The decision to postpone the Jetraid was not taken lightly. The financial impact on our company will be around 90,000 euros. It would have cost us less to cancel altogether.
Organising a Jetraid in Africa is a high risk operation. Up until now we have never had any problems thanks to our organisation, but also thanks to a fair stroke of good luck which for the first time in five years has now deserted us.
We would like to thank the large majority of you for your support in these difficult times. It has given us much motivation. And we are very sorry that we have had to put you all in such awkward positions.
For the small minority inclined to circulate false rumours: we are not bankrupt, we have not left the country with all the jets ?!?, we have not left the country with all the entry fees ?!?, we have no boat blocked at our suppliers, we still get to eat everyday, thank you very much, etc etc.
We are the first to try and find solutions for each and everyone of you even if the rulebook does not oblige us to do so, but please stop spreading rumours that are frankly becoming slanderous.
The 2003 Jetraid will take place from 17 to 31 January 2004 with all the pilots who still wish to take part but unfortunately without the others.

www.jetraid.com


28th November : Tayjet Personal Watercraft Club Announcement
As of the 1st of December 2003 Tayjet Personal Watercraft Club will become an affiliate member of the Royal Tay Yacht Club Dundee.
This is believed to be the first merging of a yacht club with a Jet Ski club within the UK, definitely within Scotland and could set the precedent for others to follow.
Through the agreement between the 2 clubs Tayjet will keep its own Identity, Rules and constitution as well as membership and events programme.
Tayjet members will have full use of the Royal Tay clubhouse facilities as well as the use of the 3 RTYC slips, storage and beach facilities at the waterfront.
Full use of Fort William House has been granted for Tayjet to use as its headquarters and they will shortly be changing the official club address to Fort William House.
This is a great opportunity for Tayjet as the many function rooms and meeting rooms at the new headquarters will allow them to entertain guests in a comfortable environment, give a fixed base for meetings and allow their members to have a single point for social gatherings and events.
Working together the two clubs will be sharing the benefits of each others experiences, for Tayjet the extra safety cover by utilising the extra safety boats under the RTYC control, and the experience of the members of the RTYC will allow them to expand on their events throughout the forthcoming years.
Tayjet intend to assist the RTYC in its forthcoming regattas, events and races. And are investigating the use of PWC for a Fast Response Rescue/Safety role.
A communication programme has got under way to work on the perceptions of each club in aspects to historical views of each other, both the Commodore of the RTYC and the President of Tayjet see this as a great opportunity for both clubs.
The Royal Tay Yacht Club will be able to expand its RYA Training Centre capabilities by utilising the 2 Tayjet Instructors to add the Safety Boat, Powerboat 2 and PWC competency to their existing training portfolio.

www.tayjet.com


21st November : British Waterways Trophy Challenge Videos
Don't Miss 60 action packed minutes from jetsports biggest stars, exclusively shot by SKY SPORTS from this years British Waterways Trophy Challenge. This footage will make you want to get out and ride! Witness Britain's No1 runabout rider Phil Pope blitz the competition in the choppy conditions of the Liverpool Docks. And the hot new rookie of the ski division Jordan Fielder wave the competition goodbye at the UK's fastest track, The Tees Barrage. Not to mention the incredible acrobatics of Mike 'The Blizzard' Brookfield in the freestyle competition! Don't Miss It!

Now Available from the JSRA priced £15 (inc P&P)

www.jsra.co.uk

01442 396570


20th November : European Championship Dates

The Whats On section has been updated to include the dates and venues for the 2004 Corona Tour European Jetski Championships.

WHAT'S ON


18th November : World Records Updated
The IJSBA has updated it's listing of slalom world records to include the Record breaking run on October 10th at the World Finals, Lake Havasu City by Jordan Fielder in the Expert Ski 785 SuperStock class.

The 21.08 time puts Jordan and his Kawasaki ahead of world

IJSBA


18th November : Seadoos for £4.99
Ok so they are only models!

There are six different Battery Operated Seadoo Watercraft models available from Maplin Electronics at a special price of £4.99.
Ideal for use in the bath or pond these jet propelled toys require 1x AA battery (ordered models selected at random)

Maplin Electronics


14th November : Jettrim for your Polaris MSX
Jettrim medium slip seat covers for your Polaris MSX have just arrived at H20 Leisure Sport. Covers in designs to match Red, Blue or the new Black MSX150 are now available priced at £165 including VAT (P&P extra).

Also in stock is the new R&D top loader intake grate for MSX, £63.55 inc VAT (P&P extra)

01772 788235     www.h20sport.com


13th November : Northwest Freeride DVD available in UK
Those of you looking for a stocking filler will be pleased to hear N&C Jetski has added the Northwest Freeride DVD (£15.95) to it's extensive range of DVD and VHS titles.

Northwest Freeride is a showcase of the Northwest USA's best up-and-coming watercraft athletes and musicians. Amateur riders and unsigned bands combine to create a promotional vehicle that displays their talents.
See them in action across the northwest, laugh at their crazy friends antics and follow them at the World finals 2002. (look out for the UK entrants in the bikini contest).

Watch the Trailer here

To Order your copy call 0151 691 0006     www.ncjetski.co.uk


7th November : JSRA Winter Series Announcement
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the JSRA Round 1 of the Winter Series due to be held at Tattershall Country Park on the 7th December has been brought forward by one week to the 30th November at the same venue.

www.jsra.co.uk

The JSRA would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.


7th November : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine

JS&PW November Cover

The November Edition of JS&PW is on sale from all the usual stockists priced £2.95. Included in this edition are all the usual sections plus Part II of Exploring the Costa Verde, Xtreme Action Weekend reports and pictures, Lenzi Masterclass Part IV, UK Events: The Wight Stuff, 100x100x100 and Zapcats at JAWS plus much more.

And don't forget to check out Jetmans Web News

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5th November : Xtreme Action Weekend 2004
The date for the 2004 Xtreme Action Weekend has been announced as 7th-8th August at Tattershall Country Park, Lincolnshire.

www.xtremeaction.co.uk

Stay Tuned for more information as it becomes available on this and other Xtreme Action Events.

3rd November : RPW Time Trial Challenge
Yesterdays Time Trial Challenge at RPW Northampton was a wet and windy affair, This didn't stop the hardened racers turning out for a spot of pre championship training in the run up to the JSRA Winter Series.
Top times around 3 laps of the course were:
Open Stand up Open Runabout
Kevin Pope 2:39:45 Stuart Goulding 2:07:91
Rowland Plyer 2:46:51 Gary Smith 2:13:44
Will Eatwell 2:52:58 Justin Hart 2:18:60

1st November : RPW Time Trial Challenge

Don't forget this Sunday Russells Personal Watercraft, Northampton are holding a Time trial Challenge. 

Those of you who haven't winterised your PWC and fancy a challenge against the clock come along and join the fun.

Trophies and Prizes are up for grabs in both standup and runabout classes.

entry £15

Email info@russells-pwc.com or call 01933 222408 for more info.

Jetman will be there with the jetcam to capture the action.


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