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UK Personal Watercraft News |
| 20th February : Win an AVON 310 RIB | |
| Win an Avon 310 RIB at the Southampton Sportsboat & RIB Show |
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| Saturday 1st - Monday 3rd May 2004 | |
| Ocean Village Marina, Southampton | |
| Visitors to the South’s newest show, the Southampton Sportsboat and RIB Show at Ocean Village Marina will have the opportunity to enter a Prize Draw to win an Avon Rover 310 RIB with an 8hp Yamaha engine. This 3.1m/10’2” RIB has a capacity for up to four people and together with the Yamaha engine and BHG Marine supplied prop guard is worth a total of £3,200. The Show runs over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd May 2004. | |
| Bill Knight, Marina Manager at Ocean Village and organiser of the Show believes that this first show will be a resounding success. ‘We will have a combination of undercover and outdoor exhibition stands featuring a fantastic selection of RIB’s, sportsboats and jetskis. There will be open-air demonstrations and floating displays and the addition of a prize-draw for visitors is a great attraction. We are grateful to Avon Inflatables for donating this prize and wish them, and all our exhibitors a successful show.’ | |
| The Avon Rover RIB range is ideal for both first entry boaters and those looking for a tender to support their sail or motor boat. Made from strong, weather resistant and waterproof Hypalon ®, with a well-designed hull that provides stability and comfort, the Rover 310 RIB will provide safe and enjoyable boating for the Southampton Sportsboat RIB Show Prize Draw winner for many years. | |
| Ocean Village is an ideal location for a boat show, with good road and rail access for visitors and exhibitors, parking for 600 cars and a dedicated team of personnel with previous experience at holding major events such as race starts, race finishes and boat shows such as this. | |
| Show Opening Hours: | |
| Saturday 1st May 2004 10am – 6pm | |
| Sunday 2nd May 2004 10am – 6pm | |
| Monday 3rd May 2004 10am – 5pm | |
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| Adults £3.50 | |
| OAP’s, students and Under 16s £1.50 | |
| Advanced Ticket Prices (available from 24 hour Advanced Ticket Hotline 023-8022-9385) | |
| Adults £3.00 | |
| OAP’s, students and Under 16s £1.00 | |
| 17th February : The Salon |
| Tonight on The Salon. |
| The latest installment from the hair and beauty haven in the Trocadero Centre in London's West End, sees a visit by 2003 British ladies champion Lindsey Billingham. |
| This is another example of good publicity for our sport, watch this space for information of other stars of UK PWC appearing in the Media. |
| The Salon is on Channel 4 from 6 o'clock. Watch out for Lindsey she'll be the one receiving the full body massage. |
| 17th February : Freestyle for Beginners |
| Brought to you by the very same people who gave you the Freestyle National Tour. |
| This weekend (21st and 22nd) sees the first Absolute Beginner Freestyle weekend taking place at Queenford Jetski, just outside Abingdon in Oxfordshire. |
| This weekend is open to all riders who have an interest in freestyle. This does not have to be at competition level. |
| Maybe you just want to master that tail slide, or learn how to ride backwards on the hood. whatever you want to learn or perfect help is at hand. |
| Also the full range of freestyle parts will be on show by Air Time Products and any questions about freestyle modifications will also be answered. |
| Contact Queenford Jetski for more information. |
| 16th February : South Wales Demo Day |
| This Sunday, 22nd February South Wales Jetski Club are hosting a Seadoo Demo Day. |
| Starting at 11am appearing centre stage will be the new Seadoo RXP. |
| So if you want to see the latest models from Seadoo or just wish to meet fellow Jetskiers check out their website for more information. |
| 14th February : Style Wars Episode IV (Can you feel the force) | |
| Come my young Padawan friends. |
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Join the alliance and be trained in the ways of the force. In one weekend the Jedi Knights will train you to harness the power within and without, ensuring your freestyle riding improves as fast as the Millenium Falcon making the jump to lightspeed. |
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The hands-on pilot training program will be run by the High Council’s finest freestyle pilots, brothers Brad & Josh Lustic with technical direction provided by Grand Master Eric Malone. |
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| Do or do not. There is no try! | |
| Meanwhile, in the maintenance bay wielding their intergallactic wrenches are the universe’s top spanner jockeys. From Wamiltons, Blowsion, Hydroturf, Six Hills, Slippery and Line One the Grand Alliance are gathered to share the secrets of The Dark Arts. | |
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As Yoda himself would say, “Teach you I will” |
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This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the alliance’s pilots of the future. Do not succumb to the power of the dark side. Join with us and together we will rule the universe as freestylers. |
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Full Details are now available HERE |
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| 9th February : Sea Rescue Drama |
| A DRAMATIC sea rescue unfolded on Sunday afternoon after two teenage canoeists become stranded off the coast at Avon Beach in Mudeford. |
| Shocked onlookers watched from the shore as the two lads started shouting and waving for help after one of their canoes filled with water and sank just before 3pm. |
| Two local jet skiers who were out on the sea at the time rushed to their aid, while Mudeford's inshore lifeboat was immediately scrambled. |
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Read the Full Story at www.thisisbournemouth.co.uk |
| 8th February : Xtreme Action Weekend | |
| Preparations for the 2004 Xtreme Action Weekend are well underway. |
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| Taking place at Tattershall Country Park on 7th-8th August, This years event promises to be bigger and better. | |
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Click the link below to see what last year was all about. |
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Xtreme2003.wmv (13.5MB) |
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| 5th February : Nitrojet On-Line Ordering Service | |
| Nitrojet Action Sports have launched their fully secure on-line ordering service. |
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| Not content with having one of the largest PWC Showrooms in the UK, Nitrojet have now branched out into the world wide web offering many of the products found at their Cirencester premises to the internet community. | |
| Products like wetsuits, inflatable ringos, wakeboards, buoyancy aids and even oils can now be purchased through secure on-line ordering. All products which are in-stock are shipped out within 24-hours (excluding orders placed on weekends). Any products that are not in-stock will be placed on back order or an alternative will be offered. | |
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For more information visit www.nitrojet.co.uk |
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| 5th February : Back To School With Chris MacClugage | |
| Fancy improving your riding skills? |
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| Then why not sign up for Chris MacClugage’s Race Clinic on the 27th and 28th of March at Xtreme Leisure, Tattershall Country Park, nr Sleaford Lincolnshire. | |
| Whether you’re just looking to improve your riding skills or even win a World Title there is something for everyone. Remember this event is for non-racers too. | |
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During the weekend, Kawasaki’s factory rider, Chris MacClugage, will be on hand to offer advice and tips to all levels of both Runabout and Ski riders. Chris is undoubtedly one of America’s finest Watercraft racers, but he is also a phenomenal rider. He’s won countless national and World Championships in every discipline and that’s including freestyle too. |
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| So if you fancy rubbing shoulders with the best in the World, don’t waste anytime. Sign up today as there are limited places. | |
| 5th February : Winter Series Round 2 Pics |
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Jetmans pictures from round 2 of the JSRA Winter Championships at Tattershall Country Park are now online in the Events Gallery |
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A selection of Dave Stewarts photos from the event can be found at xtreme-action-images.com |
| 4th February : Northwest Freeride DVD Hidden Extras | |
| Northwest Freeride: |
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| A showcase of the Northwest's best up and coming musicians and athletes. | |
| If any of you have a copy and need an excuse to put it in the player again, Check out these hidden extras. | |
| The first one is located on the main menu screen. If you hit your selector's up arrow until nothing is highlighted and push play you'll find it. | |
| For the second one, go to Bands, then to Nori, then, again, hit your selector's up arrow until nothing is highlighted and press play. | |
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For those of you who haven't got a copy check out the trailer on their website. |
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| 3rd February : JSRA Winter Series Results Online | |
| Results from the JSRA Winter Series are now online at www.jsra.co.uk |
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| Round 2 held at Tattershall Country Park last weekend attracted a good sized crowd with clear blue skies. Very different to the previous round that had to be abandoned due to adverse weather conditions. | |
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To view the results CLICK HERE |
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| 2nd February : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine |
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February Edition of JS&PW is on sale from all the usual stockists priced
£2.95. Included in this edition are all the usual sections plus On
Board Dustin Farthing's World Beating STX-R, The Jet Waves Cup, Winter
Events Round up, London Boatshow Review
and much more.
Don't forget to check out Jetmans Web News |
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