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UK Personal Watercraft News |
| 28th February : Xtreme Action Relocation. | |
| 'Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, the Xtreme Action Events have had to take the decision to relocate the Xtreme Action Weekend to a much improved venue which is more central to the UK, offering cheaper accommodation and better facilities.' |
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| The Xtreme Action Weekend on 2nd and 3rd July 2005 has been relocated. | |
| Unforeseen developments at the Tattershall Country Park venue used for the previous Xtreme Weekends pointed to almost certain cancellation of the annual event. | |
| Frantic searching for an alternative venue has taken place over the past few days and happily Grendon Lakes has been secured as the location for Xtreme Action Weekend 2005. | |
| Paul Hughes of Xtreme Action Events commented. | |
| " With the Xtreme Action Weekend expanding year on year, this was projected to be the last at the Tattershall Site. Some Issues regarding the park have recently surfaced which could have had a disastrous impact on the event, so its in the interest of everyone involved to bring our plans to relocate forward." | |
| Asked about the new venue Paul added. | |
| "Grendon Lakes is a new and upcoming resort for such weekends, the partnership between Xtreme Action Events and Grendon lakes can only mean a better weekend all round due to the central location, transport infrastructure and bigger and better local facilities." | |
| Updated Event Information can be found at www.xtremeaction.co.uk | |
| Anyone with confirmed accommodation at Tattershall Country Park should contact them immediately to cancel. | |
| 25th February : NEC Birmingham Boat And Caravan Show. | |
| Falling temperatures, with low finance to match. |
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| Despite the low temperatures and snow blizzards, the Yamaha WaveRunner promotion at the show is one of the hottest deals around right now. | |
| Stand dealers at the Birmingham show, Six Hills and Jetcraft Performance report that interest is high except when it comes to repayment with 0%, 2% and 3% finance available. | |
| The show closes Sunday evening leaving only a couple of days to visit the stand, see the models on display and check out the full finance details. | |
| 22nd February : Winter Series Round 2 Pictures. | |
| Pictures from Round 2 of the JSRA Winter Championship are now online. |
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Check them out in the photo gallery. |
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| 21st February : Strong Take Up For Sportsboat & RIB Show. |
| Ocean Village, Southampton Friday 6th – Sunday 8th May. |
| Bill Knight, organiser of the Ocean Village based Southampton Sportsboat and RIB Show announced that confirmed exhibitor bookings are currently 80% of last year’s figures with ‘fresh enquiries coming in daily’. He is optimistic that the Show, which targets the Sportsboat, RIB, PWC and Jetski market, will be bigger and better than ever. The date has been moved and occurs the week after the May Day Bank Holiday. Entry prices remain the same and there is parking for over 600 cars. |
| Bill commented, ‘Last year was our inaugural year and we only had about 16 weeks to plan the event from start to finish. The attendance was strong with over 12,000 visitors and the majority of our 60 exhibitors reported very good sales and quality enquiries. Most have booked their space for this year’s show in May and I look forward to welcoming previous and new exhibitors. We still have a little space available for any companies keen to target this exciting leisure market.’ |
| Visitors to the show will be able to see an extensive range of products from leading brands such as Avon, Barrus, Ribtec, Ribeye and Yamaha. |
| As in 2004, there will be a safely marshalled test area where exhibitors can take prospective buyers. Regular on-water displays from the 60-mile an hour Zapcat Racing Team and Freestyle Jetski riders will entertain visitors throughout the show. |
| Ocean Village is an MDL marina and boasts good road and rail access for visitors and exhibitors with ample visitor parking. |
| Show Opening Hours: |
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Friday 6th May 2005 10am – 6pm Saturday 7th May 2005 10am – 6pm Sunday 8th May 2005 10am – 5pm |
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Adults £3.50 OAP’s, students and Under 16s £1.50 |
| Advanced Ticket Prices: |
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(Available from 24 hour Advanced Ticket Hotline 02380229385) Adults £3.00 OAP’s, students and Under 16s £1.00 |
| 21st February : JSRA Winter Series Results. | |
| The JSRA Winter Championship tables have been updated following Sundays Round 2 racing at Tyram Lakes. |
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visit www.jsra.co.uk |
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| 21st February : Stolen Kawasaki STXR! | |
| Stolen Saturday at approximately 6.30pm from the Doncaster Travelodge. |
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| 2003 Kawasaki
STXR Hull No: KAW10708L203 Engine No: JHT20AE019352 Data-Tag: AC-9715 White/Lime Green Distinguishing Features: Worx Sponsons, R&D Rideplate, UMI Handle Bars. |
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| Anyone with any information can contact JMUK and we will pass your details on. | |
| A Generous Reward is offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the crafts recovery. | |
| 18th February : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine. | |
| The March Edition of JS&PW is on sale from all the usual stockists priced £3.20. Included in this edition are all the usual sections plus Supercharging a Yamaha FX HO, The London Boatshow Review, PW holidays in Spain, Round 1 Winter Series Race report and your chance to win a Limited Edition ski package worth £7500. |
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Don't forget to check out the new look Jetmans Web News |
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| 18th February : Hydrospace 4-Stroke Stand-up! | |
| Visit www.aac-jetskiracing.com for exclusive pictures of the new Hydrospace 4-Stroke Standup. |
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| Although not many details are confirmed as yet the S4 will be built specifically for racing. | |
| 18th February : New Yamaha Waverunners On Show! | |
| New Yamaha four-stroke Waverunners on show at NEC, Birmingham Boat & Caravan Show 19th to 27th February. |
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| - the future of personal watercraft continues … | |
| The Birmingham Show offers another opportunity to see a key selection of the latest Yamaha WaveRunners with knowledgeable, experienced dealers on hand for advice and guidance on purchase and use. | |
| The new 2005 Yamaha Waverunner line-up is yet another landmark in the history of personal watercraft development and as with so many other significant industry turning points, it is Yamaha that sets the pace once again. | |
| It is the first time any manufacturer has launched a range where the latest technology four-stroke models outnumber conventional two-stroke machines. | |
| Yamaha has been the UK market leader for the past two years and is aiming for a third through competitive pricing and product benefits. | |
| Every year is important and exciting for the Yamaha customer, with new models and innovative features from the latest WaveRunner range. | |
| Stand dealers will be able to advise on the full Yamaha range, of which the following key examples are on display. | |
| New WaveRunner FX HO and FX Cruiser | |
| Spearheading
the 2005 WaveRunner range are machines that take the four-stroke
watercraft concept to new heights. As its name implies, the FX HO
(High Output) delivers even more power than the standard FX model,
while its more refined partner machine, the FX HO Cruiser, can surely
be described as the ultimate ‘sports-touring’ watercraft, with
seating for three passengers and an impressive 100 litres storage
capacity. In
terms of product development, nothing stands still at Yamaha – for
example the hull of the FX
HO designed for superior performance and speed, or the compact
remote locking control unit. This not only disables or enables the
ignition at the touch of a button; it can also activate a ‘Beginner
Mode’ function to down-tune the power and performance capability,
making the machine easier and more controllable for first-time riders
or novices until they gain experience. Another press and full-on power
instantly returns for use by the skilled rider. All models offer the smoother, quieter, more economical riding experience that is the hallmark of all the Yamaha four-stroke WaveRunners, the outstanding Yamaha MR1 engine providing the foundation for stunning acceleration and high-end performance that has proved such a revelation, even to experienced riders, on their first exposure to these class-leading watercraft. Model colours FX HO: Yamaha black metallic/white. Price inc VAT £10199 FX Cruiser: White/red/silver. Price inc VAT £9299 |
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| The new WaveRunner VX Deluxe | |
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affordability in four-stroke watercraft – that was the brief and
that is what Yamaha has achieved with the launch of the exciting VX
models. Completely all-new WaveRunners, from sleek hull to compact
power unit. And in typical Yamaha style, the affordability has been
achieved without stripping away the performance of the clean, quiet,
smooth four-stroke engine or compromising our legendary reputation for
turnkey reliability. Put
simply, these are well engineered, solid, stylish WaveRunners with two
different levels of specification and customer appeal and with up to
50% of the running cost of comparative competitor models.
The VX Deluxe offers
aggressive styling, exceptional performance and excellent all-round
ability. plus the
benefits of mirrors, reverse and remote locking security with
innovative ‘beginner’ mode. With these fabulous new four-strokes, Yamaha has simply confirmed its position as the undisputed world leader, not only in the personal watercraft market as a whole, but in the fastest-growing and most innovative part of the industry, the four-stroke segment. Model colours VX DELUXE: Yamaha Blue metallic/silver. Price inc VAT £7299 |
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| WaveRunner GP1300R | |
| In
terms of pure, out-and-out speed and performance handling, the
stunningly fast, fuel-injected GP1300R – the world’s most powerful
two-stroke production watercraft –
is still the leader of the musclecraft pack! 2005 sees a further
boost to the high performance of the GP1300R – the combination of
even more power from the engine and a new high output jet pump now
delivers 170hp.Offering
a combination of performance, handling and comfort, the GP1300R
and the
GP800R are excellent examples of the unmatched pedigree of performance
and reliability inherent in
every WaveRunner. These
race-bred machines, with their surefooted handling and awesome
acceleration and speed, have a dominant track record in international
competition spanning many years, and the technical knowledge and
experience gained from these racing successes is used to further
develop the WaveRunner product line. The GP 1300R features the very latest Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS). Among its many talents, this computerised system controls and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection mapping, engine diagnostics and off-throttle steering. This brilliant function activates when the operator releases the throttle lever but still needs to steer. So it helps the driver to execute a turn safely, even when decelerating. The GP 1300R is definitely a machine for the serious rider who wants a great-handling, powerful (and very fast) production watercraft. Model colours GP1300R: White/black metallic. Price inc VAT £8649 |
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| Rius Racing Limited Edition Superjet 700 | |
| The
Rius Racing Limited Edition Superjet 700 has been created to mark the
amazing success of the special partnership between Yamaha and
watercraft racer Nicolas Rius … now well known by his nickname of “The
Fighter”.
Racing with Yamaha, Rius, already the holder of nine world
titles, has been the most dominant force on race 2004 circuits , winning
the Runabout Superstock class of the IJSBA Corona Extra European
Championship, a race series which attracted the elite of personal
watercraft racers from around the world. In addition to the fabulous
achievement of the European Championship title, won on his mega-quick
and reliable GP1300R, Rius collected a well earned and courageous
podium position in the Ski Superstock class, riding his Superjet 700
into 3rd place overall. Now, sharing many of the exciting features of his WaveRunner Superjet, comes this great-looking, and great performing Limited Edition version, at a special package price that represents truly remarkable value for money! Fitted with performance-enhancing equipment from leading race suppliers, R & D and Solas, as well as some other very special custom parts unique to this model, the Rius Racing Superjet will turn heads wherever it hits the water! Model colour Rius Racing Superjet700: Black metallic Price inc VAT £4899 |
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| Yamaha for ease of purchase schemes for all new models | |
| New schemes are being introduced by Yamaha to ensure affordable boating and a Yamaha WaveRunner is just a different type of boat. Most major purchases of product or package from the Marine Division have the possibility of purchase through Bank of Scotland Marine Finance, subject to status. Initial schemes for 2005 are 0% and low rate finance. All new Yamaha WaveRunner machines are supplied with Datatag identification kit and registration, a £50 RYA training voucher and an RYA training video. This add-on package of items is intended to guide owners and users to the value of safe and secure operation of personal watercraft. | |
| 17th February : MCA Release Search And Rescue Statistics. |
| The Maritime And Coastguard Agency today released its search and rescue figures for 2004. |
| Regrettably, the total number of recorded deaths is up on last year. However, the bulk of the increase is accounted for by suicide cases (up by 50%) and by the Morecambe Bay cockle pickers tragedy (which accounted for 21 deaths from a single incident). |
| Without those 21 deaths, other fatalities from direct marine accidents would have fallen significantly. A breakdown of the figures is shown below. |
| The numbers of people getting into difficulty and being assisted or actually rescued also fell by 13%. However hoax calls to the Coastguard were up from a recorded 232 in 2003 to 301 in 2004. |
| The figures are as follows: |
| 2003 / 2004 |
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Total reports to the
Coastguard: 13,849 14,240 Total occasions of assistance rendered: 8,070 8,056 Total numbers of persons assisted (but not life threatening situations): 25,118 21,600 Total number of persons rescued (where life at risk): 5,689 5,276 Total recorded deaths (excluding suicides): 198 188 |
| Of the fatalities recorded by the Coastguard: |
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96 were maritime-related 92 were recovered bodies |
| There were 176 suicides, or suspected suicides, in 2004 (118 in 2003) |
| Operations Director and Chief Coastguard, John Astbury said upon release of the figures: |
| “Accidents will always happen, and I would reiterate our message that no one should hesitate to contact HM Coastguard if they are in the slightest doubt about their own safety or the safety of others". |
| "There has been increased reporting from the general public and this is good news, given our efforts both to raise awareness of the Coastguard and its services, and encourage people to alert the Coastguard as quickly as possible, which can often lessen the severity of the outcome. It is encouraging that fewer people got into difficulty and needed our help in 2004, although, sadly, there has also been a rise in the number of suicides this year". |
| “I remain concerned that there continues to be a rise in the number of hoax calls. We are working with the other Emergency Services, to make use of advances in technology which will improve our ability to trace these calls and provide evidence to the Police for future prosecutions.” |
| 16th February : 2004 Dos Equis World Finals DVD. | |
| Let the action begin! |
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| 750 Pro and Amateur racers traveled from 36 countries all over the world to meet for the last party of summer in Lake Havasu City in the desert of Arizona. | |
| With an hour of non-stop watercraft racing and lifestyle, the IJSBA have created a video that will open your eyes to a new dimension of where watercraft racing and lifestyle is heading. | |
| Watch Steven Dauliach battle for his second consecutive title in the Pro Ski class and see history being made as Chris MacClugage challenges the competition in an attempt to be the first racer in the world to win on a 4-stroke watercraft in the Pro 1200 class. | |
| Watch the popular Pro Freestyle competition with Eric Malone attempting the first ever flat-water back-flip! | |
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Available Soon from N&C Jetski |
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Pre Order your copy now 0151 691 0006 www.ncjetski.co.uk |
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Also 2001 / 2002 World Finals Videos, few remaining. |
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| 14th February : Queenford Radar Run Pics. | |
| A selection of photos taken yesterday by jetman at the Queenford Radar Run are now online. |
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Check them out in the photo gallery. |
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| 13th February : Queenford Radar Run Results. |
| Results from todays Radar Run at Queenford Jetski have been posted at www.queenford.8m.com. |
| Despite far from flat conditions some pretty impressive speeds were achieved. |
| 11th February : Jets Marivent Appoints Two Irish Dealers. | ||
| Jets Marivent, sole UK and Eire distributor of Bombardier Recreational Products, have further strengthened their Irish distribution network by welcoming ‘Kilmore Jetworks Ltd’ in Co Farmanagh, Northern Ireland and ‘Viking Marine’ near Dublin, to their team of committed Irish dealers. | ||
| With more than 6500 kilometres of coastline, Ireland is often referred to as a heaven for watersport enthusiasts. Several activities including wakeboarding, water-skiing, windsurfing and jetskiing can be enjoyed for large parts of the year here, making it a key market for personal watercraft distributor Jets Marivent. | ||
| ‘Viking Marine’ in Dun Laoghaire near Dublin, is one of Ireland’s largest chandlers. As a Johnson and Evinrude dealer, ‘Viking Marine’ is already on Jets Marivent’s list of trusted dealers and now they will be the first dealerships in the Republic of Ireland to carry the famous Seadoo brand. | ||
| Manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products, Seadoo is firmly established as one of the leading names on the watersports scene. The PWCs, which are recognised worldwide for their innovative features and high quality, have received great acclaim from industry press over the years. The most recent example of this, dates no further back than January when the powerful Seadoo RXP was voted Watercraft of the Year by Watercraft World magazine. | ||
| Manager of ‘Viking Marine’, Shane Gray is thrilled to be including PWCs to his product range. “We will be introducing Sea-Doo to the Irish public at Dublin Boat Show on the 23rd of February and we are very proud to be carrying such a highly recognised brand. A new showroom and workshop dedicated especially to Seadoo, Johnson & Evinrude will soon be opening and we are very much looking forward to working with and promoting these quality products,” he says. | ||
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Lisnaskea, Co fermanagh,
Northern Ireland is home of ‘Kilmore Jetworks Ltd’, which is
strategically situated upon ‘Upper Lough Erne’, one of Europe’s
largest waterways and a very popular summer & winter destination
for many. The staff at ‘Kilmore Jetworks’ take pride in their vast
experience and expertise in dealing with the sales and servicing of
watersport equipment, in particular PWCs. Directors Mark Sweeney and David Reid comment: “We have more than 15 years experience in this industry and have been running ‘Kilmore Jetworks’ for 12 months now. We are of course delighted to be given the opportunity to deal with such high standard PWCs - Seadoos and are positive that there is a great market for them here in Northern Ireland.” |
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| When asked to comment on the issue, Mark Rowley, Seadoo Product and Sales Manager at Jets Marivent UK says: “Ireland is clearly a market in which we would like to make our products more visible and by appointing these dealers we are positive that we are moving in the right direction. Both new dealers have a great dialogue with their local markets which is essential to get the products recognised. Having already established a relationship with Viking Marine we are in no doubt that they will do a splendid job of promoting the Seadoo. Kilmore Jetworks have great experience and specialise in PWCs, therefore again we feel confident that we have chosen a tremendously qualified dealer to look after our customers in Northern Ireland.” | ||
| www.kilmorejetworks.com | www.jetsmarivent.com | www.vikingmarine.ie |
| 11th February : Onfire 4 for 3. | |
| During February if you buy any 4 items from www.onfire.co.uk they will refund the cheapest item. |
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| This website offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Onfire promotion. | |
| Standard delivery charges apply. | |
| Offer ends 28th Febuary 2005 | |
| 9th February : Cold Sea Killed Windsurf Champion. |
| A professional windsurfer died in the sea off the Sussex coast last June because he did not realise how cold the water was, an inquest has heard. |
| The body of Andy Funnell, 21, was washed up on the shore near Bexhill, eight days after he vanished while riding a jetski wearing only shorts. |
| An inquest on Tuesday heard he suffered a rare form of shock to his heart due to the sudden exposure to cold water. |
| A verdict of misadventure was recorded by the coroner at Eastbourne. |
| Speaking after the hearing his father, Trevor Funnell, said he had been surfing in the Mediterranean just two days before his death. |
| "He did not consider that the temperature was going to be so different," he said. |
| "It is just a moment's misjudgement. He did not realise how cold the sea really was. |
| "There is no confusion about what happened," he said. |
| The inquest at Eastbourne Magistrates Court heard how the British Windsurfing Champion died on one of the hottest days of the year. |
| Giving evidence, Thomas Chambers said his friend came off the 600c machine off the coast of Seaford, where he lived, at about 1900 BST on 15 June when the sea was very calm. |
| Other friends swam out to find him, while a search by coastguard and lifeboat teams was launched. |
| East Sussex coroner Alan Craze said Mr Funnell's death should act as a reminder to others about how dangerous the sea can be. |
| "This case should be a reminder that the sea is an extremely hostile place and must be approached with the greatest caution," he said. |
| Mr Funnell was introduced to windsurfing by his father at the age of nine and had competed in windsurfing championships all over the world. |
| From BBC NEWS |
| 6th February : Poole Personal Watercraft Club Pics. | |
| A selection of pictures taken today during a visit to Poole Harbour are now online. |
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| Big Thanks to Poole Personal Watercraft Club for making me welcome. | |
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Check them out in the photo gallery. |
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| 5th February : ATP Freestyle Steering Nozzle. | ||
| New from Air Time Products. |
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| Currently the only dedicated freestyle steering nozzle available. Full "hull to hull" steering capability making rotation for aerial tricks much faster. | ||
| The ATP Nozzle features a central divider which gives the water an extra surface to work on. Combined with the slightly extended nozzle length to make steering faster and more responsive. | ||
| As with all of our aluminium parts this is made from Aircraft grade ally and not cast. | ||
| Available for all year SuperJet's. | £89.95 | |
| 3rd February : New Patrols Set To Make A Splash. |
| Police on jetskis are to patrol the Tyne on the lookout for terror threats during Labour's Spring Conference. |
| Northumbria Police have taken delivery of two of the jetskis, and one of their first tasks will be to monitor the river during the event. |
| The conference, Sage Gateshead, begins on 11 February. |
| The 1200cc injection machines can reach top speeds of 60mph and will also be used for general police patrols on the North East's rivers and coastline. |
| Sgt Rod Urquhart, of the force Marine Unit said: "At the moment we put officers on larger boats to carry out security checks on the rivers but we will now be able to do these on personal water crafts (PWC). |
| 'Fast response' |
| "It gives us more flexibility and access to areas that the large craft are restricted from going to due to their size and draught. |
| "They will also be deployed as a fast response vessel to any suspicious incidents during the Labour Party Spring Conference." |
| As well as security patrols, the craft will be used to educate the public about the safe use of PWCs. |
| Sgt Urquhart said: "Jetskis are rapidly becoming more popular with professional and recreational users but we are finding that we are having to deal with more complaints about them. |
| "By using PWC it will be easier to engage with jetski users as they can identify with the officers. This can only help prevent incidents and make our rivers and coastline a safer place for all to enjoy." |
| From BBC NEWS |
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