UK Personal Watercraft News

28th March : Wamilton Weekend
Tomorrow sees Wamilton, Eric Malone and Lloyd Burlew appear at Six Hills Jetski Centre, East Midlands for the Xtreme Action Freestyle Tech and tuition weekend. www.xtremeaction.co.uk
If your not one of the 42 booked to take part, never mind there will still be loads for spectators to see and do.

Check out www.sixhills-jetski.co.uk for directions


26th March : Last Wave available in UK

Last Wave Cover

Follow Rok Florjancic, The Baron and the rest of the Pharma Bag team as they join up with Allesander Lenzi on a freestyle journey across Brazil. Sun, surf, bikinis and inverted wave action with amazing camera angles, effects and tunes to suit. See Chris 'The Mac' McCluggage show why he's watercrafts no1 with clips from the Jet Waves Florida Cup.

Available now from Jetman

 £15 VHS or DVD                               Running Time 25min

www.freestylepro.it


26th March : VP Racing Fuels arrives in Europe with JET-X MS109
Good news for the riders and the “Corona Extra” European Championship:
VP Racing, recognized in the world for the quality of its fuels is now available in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Portugal.
VP Racing will be present at all the races of the European Championship, if you need gas, contact AC Motorsports before the race, your order will be delivered at the race venue. This is good news, you don’t have to travel anymore with dangerous gas and for the British riders, no problems when you cross the channel. www.vpracingfuels.com
VP Racing provides the new unleaded fuel Jet-X MS109, especially formulated for Jet Ski races. Compared to the other competition fuels it produces up to 15% more horsepower.6 months were necessary to develop this fuel before the World championship final at Lake Havasu. Arizona. Jet-X has a motor octane value (MON 101) among the highest that one can reach for an unleaded race fuel. This characteristic brings an optimum response to the problem of the detonation.

At Bercy, RIUS, DAULIACH, McCLUGAGE, the URBAIN brothers and others used the Jet-X...

To prepare your next races, please contact AC Motorsports

by e-mail: info@ac-motorsports.com or call + 33 442 506 036.


25th March : Xtreme Action Images Round 4
Dave Stewart has uploaded a selection of action photos from round 4 of the Winter Series.
Pictures from all JSRA events can be found here along with ordering information.

www.xtreme-action-images.com


25th March : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine

JS&PW April Cover

The April 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 the Bercy Jet Indoor, Slalom at Queenford, The around Ireland world record and an African adventure to beat the winter blues. This month sees Lee Farrell under the spotlight, part three of the project freestyle ski and much much more.

And don't forget to check out Jetmans Web News

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22nd March : Yamaha Wavefest 2003
Yamaha will be touring the UK with a series of events for 2003. Based around their popular S1 Slalom, alongside product demonstrations, they promise to provide fun and entertainment for the whole family. Be sure to check with your local Yamaha Dealer exactly what's in store near you!
Wavefest Schedule
Date Dealer Location Type
Sat 5th - Sun 6th April Fosse Hill Driffield, E Yorks S1 + Demo
Sun 13th April R & R Marine Co Down, N Ireland S1 + Demo
Sun 20th - Mon 21st April Preben Jetski Tarleton, Lancs S1 + Demo
Sat 26th April Jetski South West Shep Mallot, Somerset Demo
Sun 4th - Mon 5th May The Boat Shop Stubbers S1 + Demo
Sat 10th - Sun 11th May Stirlings JetSki Loch Lomond S1 + Demo
Sun 8th June Jetcraft Colwyn Bay S1 + Demo
Sat 21st June First Point Tenby, Wales S1 + Demo
Fri 27th June Watercraft World Lee on Solent S1 + Demo
Sat 26th - Sun 27th July Skitek Weymouth, Dorset Demo
Sat 9th August Beach Rock Sea Palling, Norfolk S1 + Demo
Sunday 17th August Jet Products Kesh, N Ireland S1 + Demo
Contact your local Yamaha Dealer for more details www.yamaha-motor.co.uk

21st March : JSRA Winter Series Round 4
This Sunday sees the Winter Series entourage head north returning to Rother Valley Country Park near Sheffield the scene for the first round at the end of last year. The second round of the freestyle Championship will be taking place also during the lunchtime break. As there is only one more round to follow expect riders of all classes to make their break for the championship top spots before that final round at Tattershall in a months time.
Race Itinerary
Sunday 23rd March
8.00am Signing In and Tech Inspection
9.15am Race Directors Meeting
9.45am Practice
Open Ski - Open Runabout - Junior Ski - Sport - Beginner Runabout (heat1) - Beginner Runabout (heat2) - Beginner Ski
10.30am First Moto: Same order as practice
Open Ski - Open Runabout - Junior Ski - Sport - Beginner Runabout (heat1) - Beginner Runabout (heat2) - Beginner Ski
1.00pm Freestyle
2.00pm Second Moto: Same order as practice
Open Ski - Open Runabout - Junior Ski - Sport - Beginner Runabout (heat1) - Beginner Runabout (heat2) - Beginner Ski

19th March : PWCToday Chat
With their recent move to a new faster server users of PWCtoday chat have been experiencing difficulties using the entrance here on JMUK.

www.pwctoday.com

We are pleased to announce the technical problems have been rectified and normal service has been resumed.
Please show your support to PWCToday.com for providing this service by visiting their website for all the latest on the Global PWC Scene.

www.pwctoday.com


15th March : Wamiltons Weekend 29th March
All Places for the Wamiltons Weekend have been filled. If you are one of the 42 freestylers booked in you will be participating in the largest freestyle event held in Europe! The weekend starts on Saturday morning at the Six Hill Jet Ski Centre. As well as Wamilton and Kevin teaching you the tech side of freestyle you get to take to the water with Eric Malone and Lloyd Burlew for some tips and advice on your tricks and routines. www.xtremeaction.co.uk

www.wamiltons.com

EVENT TIMETABLE

Any questions about the weekend please call Paul on 07879 461803, or email paul@wamiltons.com

11th March : Xtreme Action Images Round 3
Dave Stewart has uploaded a selection of action photos from round 3 of the Winter Series.
Pictures from all JSRA events can be found here along with ordering information.

www.xtreme-action-images.com


11th March : JSRA Winter Series Round 3 Results
The results are in from Round 3 at Nitrojet action Sports at the halfway stage of the JSRA Winter Championships. With two rounds to go the competition is hotting up for the top positions. The three rounds of the Freestyle Championship have begun with some new faces making a challenge.

www.jsra.co.uk


6th March : JSRA Winter Series Round 3
Racing returns to Nitrojet Action Sports in the Cotswold Waterpark for round 3 of the winter championships this Sunday(9th). This also marks the start of the 3 round freestyle Championship with the following rounds in conjunction with rounds 4 and 5. There will be overall trophies for the top 5 and a special one off trophy for the best beginner of the series.
Race Itinerary
Saturday 8th March Tech is open from 2pm onward
Sunday 9th March
8.00am Signing In and Tech Inspection (no engine start until after 9am)
9.15am Race Directors Meeting
9.45am Practice
Open Ski - Open Runabout - Junior Ski - Sport - Beginner Runabout (heat1) - Beginner Runabout (heat2) - Beginner Ski
10.30am First Moto: Same order as practice
Open Ski - Open Runabout - Junior Ski - Sport - Beginner Runabout (heat1) - Beginner Runabout (heat2) - Beginner Ski
1.00pm Freestyle
2.00pm Second Moto: Same order as practice
Open Ski - Open Runabout - Junior Ski - Sport - Beginner Runabout (heat1) - Beginner Runabout (heat2) - Beginner Ski

4th March : Superjet Stolen at Bercy
This Yamaha Superjet was stolen from outside the Palais Omnisport De Bercy in the early hours of Sunday 2nd March.

Have You Seen This Ski?

It is a very easily recognizable ski due to it's colours and the aftermarket parts fitted.
If you know the whereabouts or have information to assist in the recovery of this ski please contact : jetman@jetmanuk.com

1997 Yamaha Superjet

Metallic Blue with Silver Stripe on Nose and Hood Pro-Tec Steering Nozzle
R&D Carbon Hood / Carbon Front Cowl Stock Pump Nozzle (boned)
Hull has been repaired by the Battery Tray Pro-Tec 02 Spec Motor 85MM Bones Pro X Pistons
Slight Damage around Fuel Filler Cap CYL is welded and is visible at the front
Side Sponsons on Hull MSD Billet Girdled Head
Hull Extensions 48 MM Novi Carbs
UMI Steering Pro X Clear Filters
Black Grips and Billet Bilge Switch Spacer Plate
Trim Lever and Cable Trim System V-Force Reeds
Silver Billet Fuel Cap Pro-Tech Mach pipe & factory pipe pro water injection
R&D Scoop Grate and Ride Plate MSD Pro 2 Ignition and Switch Mounted on Aluminium Plate
Skat-Trak Magnum Pump 140 MM & Magnum Swirl Impellor Lead in bottom of hull under engine.

As featured in March 2003 issue of Jetskier and Personal Watercraft Magazine.


3rd March : Beach Rock Jet Sport Weekend
Fancy getting together with other jetskiers for one of the biggest jetski events in the UK? It takes place on 8th, 9th & 10th August 2003.
If you’re a dedicated jetskier, or just someone with a personal watercraft who wants to give it a go, then this event is for you. Over 100 jetskiers get the opportunity to jetski an escorted coastal course of 100km. This event is not a race, but will be a challenge for all who take part and a chance to get together with others who share your love of the sport. More...

More Info from

Beach Rock LeisureDeafBlind UK

The weekend will also include fantastic social evenings and the chance to try out other skis and toys.

3rd March : 2002 British Waterways Videos
Copies of the 2002 British Waterways Trophy Challenge Video are now available. The 1hour video incorporates the action and interviews of all the televised rounds of last years championship as seen on Watersports World.
If you would like to order a copy please send a cheque made payable to the JSRA for £15 (includes P+P) to the below address. Alternatively get yours at the next round.
The JSRA, 23 St Albans hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 9NG

2nd March : Bercy Final Race Results

A great show has come to an end for another year with a few upsets in the finals making for exciting racing. Well done to Vicky Beale for her second position finish in Ladies Ski and well done to all the British entrants but this year although performing well in the early races the top positions eluded us. 

 

Click here for Final Results


1st March : Bercy Pole Position Race Results
The Kone Jet Indoor at Bercy, Paris has begun.

With the rain outside not effecting the racing the afternoons pole position races have taken place to determine the grid positions for the main event tonight.

 

Click here for Pole Position Race Results


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