UK Personal Watercraft News

30th July : Southampton Boatshow

Interested in boating and watersports?
Want a sparkling day out for the whole family?
The Southampton Boat Show is for you.

www.southamptonboatshow.com

It's bubbling with fun for all the family. There's the magical marina, new models for 2004, boatloads of new family attractions, watersports, marine antiques, Try-a-Boat, historic ships, unrivalled shopping with great end-of-season bargains, brilliant bars, cafés and restaurants, and loads more! It's the perfect day out.

BOOK NOW...SAVE MONEY...AND WIN A BOAT

Book on-line at www.southamptonboatshow.com or call 0115 912 9111 (24hrs) and save up to £2.00 each on standard and preview day tickets or a massive £22 on a family ticket (2 adult, 4 child, park and ride). You will be automatically entered for the FREE prize draw with a chance to win the fabulous Avon RIB.

Or take advantage of the double ticket offer for Southampton and the Schroders London Boat Show.

Double Ticket Offer


29th July : 2003 World Series Results from the IJSBA
The results from the first round of the World Series (also European Tour Round 2) held in Mirandela, Portugal at the weekend are online at the IJSBA website.

www.ijsba.com

RESULTS


24th July : JMUK 2003 Monitor Bugs
The 2003 jetmanuk.com bugs have arrived. JMUK 03 Monitor Bug
Don't forget this URL, get yours for your monitor.
 see Jetman, Jetwife or Jetboy at PWC events near you.

23rd July : Yamaha Wavefest Event Info
This weekend sees the Yamaha Wavefest hosted by Skitek at Weymouth, Dorset.
Check out the Yamaha Motor UK website for more information.

YAMAHA MOTOR UK


22nd July : Hunstanton Endurance Pics Online

Dave Stewart of Xtreme Action Images has uploaded a selection of pics from last weekends Endurance Racing at Hunstanton to the Sports Gallery under jetski.

Details of how to order yours can also be found at the website

www.xtreme-action-images.com


16th July : Solent Skiers and Club Bombardier Charity Cruise
Over 50 PWC from Solent Skiers Association and Club Bombardier joined forces Sunday 13th July for a charity cruise around the Isle of Wight in order to raise money for the RNLI and Inshore Rescue.
With some of the participants alone raising sponsorship in the hundreds of pounds the final figure could be well into the thousands!
There is still a chance for you to assist in raising money as there is an auction for various wetsuits happening right now on the Solent Skiers Forum. Items include wetsuits and security equipment.

     

www.clubbombardier.co.uk   www.solentskiers.co.uk


15th July : Armed Carjackers Target PWC
Armed carjackers are being hunted by police after they flagged down a daytripper returning from the south coast before stealing his car and jet-ski.

Full Story from the BBC 


14th July : Clacton Watercraft Club
The Recently formed Clacton Watercraft Club got together yesterday to introduce themselves to Jetskier Magazine. The 60 plus members were joined by Kevin Marsden from the Leisure Services department of the local council and representatives from the Coastguard, Burnham Marine Unit and community police.
Glorious sunshine and packed beaches were the backdrop as the Club took to the water accompanied by the Police Launch to cruise the local area and take part in a photo shoot for next months edition of Jetskier and Personal Watercraft magazine.

Anyone interested in joining the Club can contact Gary Slater for further information.

A big thankyou to Clacton Watercraft Club for their hospitality and great day out.

CWC   Simon, Bob and Kevin with the CWC Commitee members   CWC


12th July : Tayjet Dundee To Perth Run

Tayjet are holding their annual Perth Run Event on the 10th August to raise funds for the RNLI.

Everyone is invited, there is no charge for the event, however donations for the cause would be gratefully accepted.

The run from Broughty Ferry Dundee up the River Tay to Perth and back is approximately 26 miles each way.

Check out the website for more information and contact details   www.tayjet.co.uk


10th July : Kawasaki Factory Riders Confirmed for Mirandela
The Portuguese Association, Its President Francisco Pitta, the IJSBA, the City of Mirandela, Corona Extra and Yves Van Heers invite you to the second round of the “Corona Extra European Championship”

July 25/26/27 Mirandela, Portugal

Representing the Kawasaki Factory Team in ski class will be:
Chris McCluggage USA 11 times US National Champion, 7 times World Champion
Dustin Motzouris South Africa 6 times US Nation Champion, 3 times World Champion
Steven Dauliach France Winner of Bercy Jet Indoor 2003

Also for the first time riders from the United Arab Emirates

Riders representing over 30 Nationalities

Freestyle Legends Allesander Lenzi and Marc Sickerling

And Guaranteed Sunshine


10th July : Yamaha Wavefest Pictures

If you were at the recent Yamaha Wavefest hosted by Watercraft World at Lee on Solent, Water Sports Photographer Michael Crawford-Hick has posted 190 plus photographs from the event on his website. Prints are available and prices and how to order yours can also be found there. Click the link below.

www.crawford-hick.com


8th July : Xtreme Action Weekend Latest
There are only a few places left for the Freestyle Clinic on 6/7th September. Anyone interested in skiing with Eric Malone, World Freestyle Champion, call 01526 344758 for an application form. www.xtremeaction.co.uk
The National Pro Am Slalom Championships
This is a turn up and ride event on the two S1 Slalom courses so no booking is necessary. Registration will take place from 9am Saturday.
Day Launch
There will be limited availability for day launches on Sunday at £35 per craft. This is only available by pre-booking, To Book contact paul@xtremeaction.co.uk you will need to show proof of insurance.

4th July : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine

JS&PW July Cover

The July Edition of JS&PW is now on sale from all the usual stockists priced £2.95. Included in this edition are all the usual sections plus reports from recent UK events, watercraft security special, The Gemini Project, all the freestyle and racing round ups and much more.

And don't forget to check out Jetmans Web News

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