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UK Personal Watercraft News

30th January : Warning Of Ugandan Based Fraud Targeting Marine Industry.

Information contained in this bulletin was correct at time of issue. Always verify with Police prior to taking action.

Date 30th January 2006

A Ugandan based company has recently approached a Christchurch based marine engine supplier in an attempt to purchased twelve brand new outboard engines.

The local company were suspicious and have kept in regular contact with the Dorset Police Marine Section in relation to the various fax and e-mail correspondence.

On Friday 27^th January 2006 a cheque was delivered to the supplier asking for the engines to be shipped to Uganda but having made enquiries with the Alliance and Leicester on who’s account the cheque was drawn.

It has been confirmed that the cheque was a counterfeit and so the local supplier would have lost all of the engines in this long and protracted deception.

All suppliers of marine equipment are warned to be on their guard when dealing with transactions that seem just too good to be true.

If you have been contacted in a similar way please contact the Dorset Police Marine Section on the below telephone number.

If you have any information regarding this bulletin please contact the Dorset Police Marine Section on 01202 223323

Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

29th January : Freestyle National Tour.
The dates and venues for the 2006 Freestyle National Tour have been confirmed.
Kicking off at Nitrojet, Oxford in April before touring the country and finishing up at Billing Aquadrome in September.
Get yourself along to see what all the fuss is about!
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6	April 8th/9th May 13th/14th June 10th/11th August 5th/6th August 26th-28th September 16th/17th	Nitrojet, Oxford (Inc Slalom) H2O, Leisure Lakes, Southport (Inc Slalom) Fosse Hill Jetski Centre (Inc Slalom) Sixhills, Leicester Colwyn Bay (Inc Slalom) Billing Aquadrome (Inc Slalom)
www.freestylenationaltour.co.uk

27th January : Security Of Craft A Top Concern For BRP.
Jets Marivent UK, the UK and Eire’s official importer and distributor of Seadoo Personal Watercraft and Sport Boats, is quick to ease British owners’ minds about the security systems in place which should make them ‘less attractive’ to thieves.
This follows a boatUS report last week that Seadoo personal watercraft were in the top ten list of stolen marine vessels in the United States.
Since 1995, all Seadoo Personal Watercraft and Sports Boats have been fitted with a digitally encoded security system (D.E.S.S), which utilises a digitally encoded microchip in the lanyard, uniquely programmed to each watercraft allowing the engine to be started.
Each craft’s engine management system contains an ECM (Engine Control Module) which communicates with the microchip in the key in order to identify that the key in place is the correct one for the craft.
In much the same way as an immobiliser system fitted to a car, the engine will not start without this confirmation.
Only authorised Seadoo Dealers using a Vehicle Communication Kit and specific software on their PC can program the key.
“PWCs are smaller and more maneuverable than other marine craft, which is why it is important to develop reliable security systems” says Paul Francis of Jets Marivent UK.
“It may therefore be that the security and safety systems BRP build into their craft contribute to the fact that they are the lowest on the list of stolen personal watercraft in the US.
We are also pleased that Seadoo is currently the only Personal Watercraft to have a security system as standard which is recognised by a major marine insurer, ‘Mardon Marine’, giving Seadoo Customers preferential terms on their insurance premiums”.
Continuing with security in mind, BRP have also just launched two new compact alarm systems for use on all types of boats and outboard engines.
The alarm will sound if attempts are made to unhook the engine, whilst the smart electronic ‘tow away’ sensor, which is able to identify a false alarm such as that caused by extreme weather conditions or a dramatic change in tide, will continue to keep the craft from being moved without the owners knowledge.
www.jetsmarivent.com

26th January : JSRA Winter Series Results.
The Jetsport Racing Association Winter Series Results from Round 2 are now online.
Check them out at...
www.jsra.co.uk

25th January : Winter Series Round 2 Pics.

Photos from Round 2 of the Jetsport Racing Association of Great Britain 2005 Winter Series taken by Dave Stewart at Rother Valley Country Park can now be viewed at...

www.xtreme-action-images.com

25th January : Stone Off To Flying Start.
Current World Amateur Freestyle Champion Lee Stone got off to a flying start at the weekend coming second to Allesander Lenzi at the opening round of the 2006 Brazilian Jetski Championship.
Lee(14) made the trek to Piçarras on the East coast of Brazil for his first championship challenge since turning Pro after winning the 2005 Amateur World title in October.
6000 spectators turned out to watch the competition with the numbers swelling to 10000 for the evening display featuring a flaming ramp jump and fireworks.
Lee will now move on to Rio for a freeride meeting and lots of surf practice before the second round at Itanhaem in two weeks time.
www.lee-stone.com
	Image courtesy radikaos.com.br

24th January : World Championship Indoor.

The World Championship Indoor will take place on Monday April 17th at Flanders Expo, Ghent, Belgium.

The pool and course will be the same as the previous Bercy events and Ski, Runabout, Ladies, Juniors and Freestyle classes will feature.

Participation in this event is invitation only. Anyone interested in competing should confirm their interest including a resume by email to info@jetskivanheers.be

Spectator tickets will be available from the beginning of February, Details to follow.

See you there!

Yves Van Heers

21st January : Sixhills Pics.
A selection of photos taken today by Jetman at Sixhills are now online.
Check them out in the photo gallery.

20th January : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine.
The February 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 The 2006 Buyers Guide Part 2, Anthony Burgess Freestyle Profile, 3D Surfride, JSRA Winter Series Round 1 Report and much more.
Get Yours Now!

18th January : Jetski Crash Inquest.

A teenager wept yesterday as he told an inquest how his girlfriend died after their jetskis collided off a beach in Cyprus.

Hannah Sutton, 16, suffered catastrophic brain damage in the accident last summer.

The former boarding school pupil from Alderley Edge, Cheshire, was visiting her mother, Lynn, who teaches at a British military base on the island.

On Aug 2 she and James Dudley, now 17, from Colwyn Bay, north Wales, decided to hire jetskis at the resort of Pissouri.

Neither was aware that they were legally too young to ride the craft.

The owners failed to check their ages and gave them less than a minute's instruction on how to control the machines, the inquest heard.

James sobbed as he recalled how the accident happened within a short time of the couple setting out into the bay.

"She came round from turning in front of me and then stopped," he said.

"I stopped accelerating and tried to turn away from her, but I realised I couldn't turn without accelerating.

"I was going towards her. We were really close. I was afraid of hitting her.

"I leaned over and turned around to try and avoid her, but then I hit her.

"I thought I'd just gone off the back of her jet ski but I landed the other side.

"I turned round and she was in the water a couple of metres away from the jetski.

"I was really confused. I jumped in the water and swam to her. I tried to lift her up but found she was not conscious.

"I yelled and screamed in the water while I was trying to swim her back to the jetski, trying to get her back on."

He said lifeguards then took over the rescue attempt, carrying Hannah back to the beach.

James told the inquest: "When I got there the lifeguards were trying to resuscitate her.

"They were yelling at me, saying it was stupid."

Hannah was pronounced dead at Limassol General Hospital.

John Pollard, the south Manchester coroner, said he was shocked at how easily such "dangerous machines" could be hired to tourists with "totally unsatisfactory" instructions.

Recording a verdict of accidental death, he said he would be urging the Foreign Office to do all in its power to help prevent a similar tragedy.

Hannah's boyfriend was later fined £2,008 by a district court after he admitted causing her death.

At yesterday's inquest in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Hannah's father, Stephen Sutton, a watersports instructor, said she had been aware of the inherent danger of jetskis.

After the hearing Mr Sutton described his daughter as an "intelligent, sensible, outgoing, gregarious, loving, caring young lady".

He said he did not blame James for his daughter's death.

Mr Sutton added: "They had a good relationship and we know he regrets the incident, which will live with him for the rest of his life."

www.telegraph.co.uk

15th January : PW Club Chairman Honoured.
At the recent Maritime Engine & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEEMA) annual dinner, Gary Slater of Clacton Watercraft Club was presented with the Mic Randle Safety Memorial Award for 2006 for his outstanding contribution to watercraft safety and training.
Gary founded Clacton Watercraft Club in 2003 when a council scheme to close the areas slipways threatened his favourite launch site at Martello Bay.
Gary persuaded the local authorities to allow him to work with them to overcome the problems they faced from irresponsible users and a temporary reprieve was granted.
Today Martello Bay slipway is a hive of activity and the close working relationship established between the club and authorities now only involves discussion of continued training and improvements for members.
Furthermore Gary has taken his knowledge and experience and shared it with clubs and authorities across the length of the country.
Gary is also the first recipient of the prestigious annual award not employed in the marine industry.
Gary Commented “this award is recognition for the hard work and achievements by clubs across the country working to promote and provide a safe environment for all water users”.
Gary is pictured receiving the Mik Randle Memorial Award from Dave Pougher Divisional Manager Marine, Yamaha Motor UK and Chairman of the Personal Watercraft Partnership at the Britannia International Hotel, London.
www.clactonwatercraftclub.org.uk

14th January : Radar Rumble.

Details are being finalised for the 2006 Radar Rumble at Queenford Lakes, Oxford.

The date for this years event is Sunday 12th February.

So if you fancy seeing how fast you can go or what difference your modified ski is over stock.

Get yourself along to Nitrojet, Queenford Lakes, Oxford.

Full details will be available shortly at ...

www.nitrojet.co.uk

11th January : JSRA British Championship.
The Jetsport Racing Association 2006 British Championship Dates and Venues are now online.
Check them out at...

www.jsra.co.uk

11th January : SeaSpecs Winners.

Congratulations to Josh Harvey and Gary Slater who correctly answered that SeaSpecs Sunglasses offer 100% UVA & UVB Protection in the recent SeaSpecs competition.

Josh and Garys correct answers were drawn from the many entries and the Copper Blaze or Sunfire Specs are on there way.

A big Thanks to SeaSpecs Extreme Sunglasses for the prizes. www.seaspecs.com

Look out for future JMUK competitions.

6th January : Seadoo @ The Boat Show.
Jets Marivent launch new Seadoo GTI and 2006 PWC range at London Boat Show.
Jets Marivent, the UK and Eire’s sole importers of BRP products, are launching their new Seadoo personal watercraft (PWC) at the London Boat Show, alongside the rest of the 2006 BRP line-up.
The GTI is the first Seadoo four-stroke, entry-level watercraft equipped with a 130hp Rotax 4-TEC engine. It joins popular craft such as the Seadoo GTX and WAKE to deliver quality, power and a host of premium features, all at a competitive entry-level price.
As well as featuring new deck and hull designs, the GTI and the GTI SE come equipped as standard with Seadoo technologies previously only available on higher-end luxury performance models. These include Off-Power Assisted Steering, a Closed-Loop Cooling System and D-Sea-Bel sound reduction system.
The GTI and GTI SE join an exciting selection of Seadoo PWCs in the 2006 line-up displayed at London Boat Show. The ever-popular 215hp RXP returns, with the revolutionary technology that made it the Musclecraft Shootout winner for two years running. Alongside it is the RXT, the industry’s fastest three-passenger PWC, demonstrating that being big never has to hinder speed and precision.
The GTX returns alongside the GTX Limited, the most luxurious PWC on the market. The GTX Limited now comes with a new Starlight Blue, Titanium Pearl colour scheme, making an unparalleled statement on the water. It features almost every technology available, and boasts eighteen specifically designed accessories, including a waterproof mobile phone case and a built-in, hand-held GPS system.
In the Sport segment, the Seadoo WAKE is perfect for extreme activities, including wakeboarding, wakeskating, and skiing. The size and agility of the PWC provides a wide variety of movement and, importantly, minimal time spent in the water after falls! Designed following in-depth consultation with industry leaders themselves, the GTX WAKE platform is enhanced with a retractable high-rise ski pylon, removable board racks, convex mirrors for higher visibility and exceptional graphics. It also features a reboarding step, a large reboarding platform and top of the range storage facilities.
The wide range provides something for everyone, and, for the first time, every model includes clean technology. The GTI itself boats a 3-star CARB (California Air Resources Board) emissions rating for 2006.
Jets Marivent’s product selection at the London Boat Show also includes the new Seadoo Speedster WAKE, a sports boat designed specifically for wakeboarding. For more information on Jet Marivent’s wide range of sports boats, personal watercraft and engines.
Visit them at Stand S2630.
www.jetsmarivent.com

4th January : Yamaha @ The Boat Show.
The London Boat Show at ExCel brings together all that is best in boating from the worlds of both Power and Sail. The show is more than just a line-up of the latest models through with displays and activities that will appeal to all, guaranteeing a day out like no other.
The unique location of ExCel in London's docklands means that there is plenty to see and do, from a visit to HMS Grafton and a stroll along the purpose built marina, to the all action Watersports Indoor Arena. During the show you will find races for sailboats, windsurfers and wakeboards going on.
Inside the halls there are feature displays, like the Inland Waterways section, that bring the show to life and with plenty of bars and restaurants on site you can enjoy a whole day of fun.
There are two main halls at ExCel and you will find Yamaha inside the South Hall on stand S2610.

The gigantic World of Yamaha display includes something for everyone.
Sail boat enthusiasts can find an inflatable tender, while power fans are treated to a line-up of different boats from the family friendly Terhi starter packages up to performance sportsboats, cruisers and fishing boats, all fitted of course with Yamaha engines.
Watersport toys and accessories are also on show as is the full 2006 range of Yamaha WaveRunner personal watercraft including the award winning VX models and the awesome GP1300R.
Visit us on Stand S2610
www.yamaha-motor.co.uk

4th January : Seaside Rescue.

Coastguard and RNLI feature in BBC ONE documentary series ‘Seaside Rescue’

Her Majesty’s Coastguard and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will feature in a third series of the successful BBC documentary ‘Seaside Rescue’ starting on Thursday, 5 January on BBC One at 8:00 pm.

The returning series was filmed earlier this year at four locations; Weymouth, Lee on Solent, Perranporth and St Agnes.

Portland Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre is featured along with the Wyke Regis and Portland Bill Coastguard Rescue Team and the work of the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter `India Juliet’, which is based at Lee on Solent.

Also featured are the Weymouth RNLI All weather and inshore lifeboats. In Cornwall, the cameras have followed the work of the RNLI lifeguards at Perranporth, along with St Agnes Coastguard Rescue Team.

EPISODE ONE
The RNLI lifeguards in Cornwall are joined by two new teams to the series - the crew of Coastguard helicopter India Juliet, and the RNLI lifeboat volunteers in Weymouth. ‘India Juliet’ is scrambled to a trawler with a seriously injured crewman on board. The inshore lifeboat in Weymouth rushes to rescue two boys clinging to rocks, and on the beach at Perranporth, the RNLI lifeguards have minutes to save a surfer found floating face down in the sea.

EPISODE TWO
The Weymouth RNLI lifeboat battles through heavy seas to a yacht with a very sick woman on board, Coastguard helicopter India Juliet is scrambled to a paraglider who’s fallen out of the sky, and for the RNLI lifeguards, it’s a race against time and tide to save a stranded porpoise.

EPISODE THREE
The Coastguard are alerted to a ship collision in the channel, 38 sailors lives are at risk and marine rescue resources are launched. On the beach in Cornwall RNLI lifeguards have to deal with a suspected spinal injury, while Coastguard helicopter India Juliet is scrambled to a yachtsman with severe chest pains. In Weymouth, the lifeboats search for the missing crew of a fishing boat that has sunk.

EPISODE FOUR
The RNLI lifeguards have their biggest incident of the summer, as 35 people are swept out to sea. Coastguard helicopter India Juliet is scrambled to a very sick woman on a ferry, who has to get to hospital quickly. The Weymouth inshore lifeboat races to a sinking speedboat.

www.mcga.gov.uk

3rd January : SeaSpecs Competition.

Our friends at SeaSpecs have kindly sent a couple of pairs for those who missed out on their pre Christmas offer.

SeaSpecs are polarized, polycarbonate, lightweight, extreme sunglasses specifically designed for outdoor watersports.

All SeaSpecs feature a secure strap system, float in the ocean and come in a protective microfibre bag.

Copper Blaze Specs	Sunfire Specs

Metallic Orange lightweight frames	Metallic Red lightweight frames

To be in with a chance of winning a pair just tell us how much UVA & UVB Protection SeaSpecs Sunglasses offer?

*Clue visit www.seaspecs.com

Email your answer to Jetman including your name and Copper Blaze or Sunfire Specs preference.

(Entries are restricted to one per email address for each pair, Draw will take place on Tuesday 10th January 2006)

2nd January : Sportsboat & RIB Show.

The 29th April 2006 will see the start of the third annual Sportsboat & RIB Show which will run over the three-day bank holiday weekend, Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May 2006.

2005 saw the second successful year for the Southampton Sportsboat and RIB Show, hosted by Ocean Village Marina. Exhibitors reported good sales, quality visitors and a great atmosphere in which to trade.

The 2006 show, which will also take place at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, promises to be even better with more exhibitors, great displays in the main exhibition area and a large range of sportsboats and the latest RIBs on display in the marina itself.

As well as exhibitors, the show will feature non-stop entertainment and attractions for adults and children alike.

The 2006 Southampton Sportsboat and RIB Show is sure to be a showcase for a whole host of on and off water displays, exhibits, competitions and demonstrations.

www.sportsboatandribshow.co.uk

1st January : London Boat Show.

This January ExCeL will once again become the centre of the marine world as the 52nd London Boat Show in association with the Daily Mail brings together the largest, most varied selection of boats, marine equipment and watersports gear in the UK.

Anybody that’s passionate about boating will be heading to this year’s Show, packed with more than ever for the dedicated boating enthusiast.

This year’s Show looks set to be bigger than ever, with all exhibition space already sold out. There will be over 700 exhibitors at the Show including 45 new companies exhibiting for the first time.

There will be over 800 boats on the display at the show covering 80,000 m²of exhibition space and 400m of dockside.

The Show will be open daily from 6-15 January 2006 from 10am until 7pm (6pm Sunday 15). Thursday 12 is late night opening until 9pm.

ExCeL has great transport links,
It is conveniently located close to London City Airport, there is a direct dual carriageway link to the M11 and M25 and ExCeL even has its own dedicated Docklands Light Railway station – Custom House for ExCeL – providing fast, convenient access to the City (30 mins) and the West End (45 mins).

Tickets

Normal Day (7 – 15 January 2006)	Preview Day (6 January 2006)

Adult £14.00 Child (under 16) £7.00 Group (10+ on a normal day) Call 0870 060 0246 for details Senior Citizen £13.00 Registered and disabled aide £7.00 each Adult late entry (after 4pm) £6.00 Child late entry (after 4pm) £4.00 Family (2 adults, 4 children) £40.00	Adult £18.00 Child (under 16) £9.00 Senior Citizen £14.00