UK Personal Watercraft News

31st May : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine

JS&PW June Cover

The June 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 freeride action from Baja, Muscle Boat shoot out, the ultimate outback cruising experience and action and results from the JSRA Winter championships  and much more.

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29th May : Xtreme Action Weekend Event Timetable
Xtreme Action has just released the Waterside Event Timetable for the Action Packed weekend at Tattershall on September 6th and 7th.Land activities to follow soon.

www.xtremeaction.co.uk

Waterside Event Timetable


28th May : Russells Personal Watercraft Support Needed
Russells Personal Watercraft have put in a planning application for 4 lakes at Wollaston, Northamptonshire to use for PWC and Quad bikes amongst other activities such as windsurfing, sailing and canoeing. There is currently opposition from nearby birdwatchers and some local residents. If you want bigger and better lakes and improved facilities they need your support.
Your support holds more weight and effect than anyone else's, as many of you will know RPW have always operated a very safe and fun venue and with your help they can achieve the same again.
Write to the address given below with your support for the plans saying why you think it would be a good idea and why you want the lakes to be given your full support.
 We do not affect the wildlife. Personal Watercraft omits a lower noise reading than ever before. The sport of Personal Watercraft is one of the safest watersport’s that exists. The sport is fun for all the family and more families are becoming involved every year making it a sport for everyone, not just the parents. We are backed by the PWP and by the RYA. These are just a few facts about the sport which you may think about when writing to the council.
Please send your letters of support to:
Planning Department
Borough Council of Wellingborough
Croyland Abbey
Tithe Barn Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 1BJ

Please quote reference WP/03/202. If you have any friends or contacts that may support this application please pass this information on to them as well.

For further information contact Neil Russell  Email or 01933 222408


28th May : Deafblind Daredevil takes on the TT
Graham (G-Force) Hicks is at it again! Graham is launching his exciting programme of events for 2003 by getting fully involved in all the action on the Isle of Man during TT week.
Graham will launch his TT activities in style by navigating his way around the Isle of Man on his jetski followed by a fleet of Manx jetski enthusiasts and accompanied by his pillion rider, Rob Hall to give him navigational directions. It’s believed to be the first time this challenge has ever been attempted and especially by someone who is both deaf and blind!

Full Story


27th May : Nitrojet Summer Madness Deals
Nitrojet has just announced their Summer Madness Deals offering a saving of up to £1000 when purchasing a new Seadoo PWC.

Summer Madness Click to Enlarge

Choose between two packages "Fun Or Seadoo Care" along with Complimentary Club Bombardier and lake membership and a discount voucher. Click the Ad on the right for more.

www.nitrojet.co.uk   0870 770 37 27   team@nitrojet.co.uk

*On Every Seadoo purchased from Nitrojet until 31st August 2003.


24th May : H20 Polaris Superstore Pictures

H20 Leisure Sports opened it's doors today on a modern, well presented showroom.

The layout features the range of Polaris products and accessories in a bright friendly environment, attention to detail being a high priority with the customers first experience of the watercraft and quads in mind.

01772 788235

   
   

21st May : H20 Polaris Superstore

This Bank Holiday weekend sees the opening of the UK's first Polaris Superstore.

H20 Leisure Sports situated on Blackpool Road, Preston are the latest authorized dealers for Polaris Watercraft and Quads.
As well as the complete range from Polaris H20 can supply you with Go-Peds, Jobe and Jetpilot Wetsuits. Duffs clothing, Dragon clothing and sunglasses as well as parts and accessories for your PWC. 

As a special opening offer this weekend all Polaris watercraft will come on a free trailer.

H20 : 01772 788235


19th May : Corona Extra European Tour

Overall results from the first round of the Corona Extra European Tour are now online.

Many UK riders made the trip to Disneyland Paris at the weekend and some great performances and results were seen.

 

www.jetskivanheers.be


9th May : Xtreme Action Tickets Available Online

www.xtremeaction.co.uk

Tickets for the Xtreme Action Weekend September 6th/7th are now available to purchase via TicketWeb. Click the link below or visit www.xtremeaction.co.uk to purchase yours.


6th May : JSRA British Championships
The Jet Sport Racing Association British Championships starts this weekend at Tattershall Country Park. The first of six rounds, this years championship promises to be a spectacular and challenging competition.

www.jsra.co.uk

RACE ITINERARY


6th May : Yamaha Wavefest

At the weekend the Boatshop (Rainham) held the latest of the Yamaha Wavefest events at Stubbers. The sun shone all weekend resulting in a good attendance for both days. Visitors got to test the FX Cruiser, GP1300r, XLT1200, GP800r and the super jet.

Also the GP Challenge continued on the S1 Slalom course and the leaderboard now looks like this.

www.theboatshop.co.uk


2nd May : Jet Chat Tour This Weekend www.jetchattour.co.uk

This weekend sees everyone meeting up at Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth for some PWC related fun.

Skitek will be on hand with Polaris and Yamaha demo skis along with HovPod and Viper Jetboats.

Jetskier Magazine will also be there taking notes and pictures for an upcoming report.  

Directions

SKITEK   HOVPOD    VIPER JETBOATS

See you there   JM

Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine


1st May : JSRA British Championships Entry Deadline
The deadline is fast approaching for submitting your entry form for Round 1 of the British Championships 2003. (10th-11th May, Tattershall Country Park)

www.jsra.co.uk

All forms need to be with the JSRA by 7th May  DOWNLOAD FORM HERE
Also beginner license holders need to upgrade to Novice status if they wish to compete in the championship.

TEL : 01442 396570

EMAIL : lisa@jsra.co.uk


1st May : Winter Series Round 5 Photos
A selection of pictures from Round 5 of the JSRA Winter Series are now online at

www.xtreme-action-images.com

Ordering information can be found on the site with pictures starting at 7" x 5" plus they are also available as mousemats.

1st May : Xtreme Action Weekend Update www.xtremeaction.co.uk

www.xtremeaction.co.uk has recently been updated.

There is now more information about what's planned for the weekend of September 6-7th as well as online Freestyle and Slalom Entry Forms.

They are also taking Trade Stand bookings for the weekend and have a lot of interest from inside and outside of the sport, so if you or someone you know would be interested then please contact Linda at tradeenquiry@xtremeaction.co.uk for your trade stand information pack and prices.


1st May : PWC ban at Clacton
Tendering District Council are considering a ban on the use of PWC in the Clacton area. This situation has come about due to the irresponsible behavior of a minority causing them concerns.
Are you one of the 115 registered users for this area? Are you interested in preventing this action? Are you prepared to assist in the forming of a club or organization? Can you offer advice or support to those who are?
Gary would like to hear from anyone interested and will be at the slip this weekend.

alternatively email him  g.slater27@ntlworld.com


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