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UK Personal Watercraft News |
| 30th November : Free Copy Of Yamaha Marine News. | |
| PLUS an RNLI Safety CD |
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| Covering the latest news, activities and product information from around the UK, Yamaha Marine News aims to keep you fully informed on all the important stories. | |
| All areas of marine are included so you're sure to find something that will be of interest to you whatever type of craft you use, or wherever you do your boating. | |
| The new RNLI Sea Safety CD is packed with useful advice and tips from experts. | |
| Whether you are an experienced skipper or new to boating you will find this interactive CD invaluable. | |
| It's easy to navigate and offers all users instant access to a wealth of crucial safety news and information. | |
| If you would like to receive a copy of the latest Yamaha Marine News along with an RNLI Safety CD simply visit their website at the link below, enter your details and they will post them to you. | |
| Yamaha UK is pleased to support and work with the RNLI to promote Safety at Sea | |
| The RNLI is funded almost entirely by voluntary donations. | |
| If you would like to become a member of the RNLI or make a donation please visit their website for details: www.rnli.org.uk | |
| 29th November : ATP Composite Hood Kit. | |
| At last an economical alternative to the Air Time Products Pre-preg Carbon Hood Kit for the Yamaha Superjet. |
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| ATP now offer a composite version in exactly the same design & style as the Carbon Hood. | |
| ATP hoods have one pair of new style handholds for superior strength | |
| The hood kit includes hood, lowered pole bracket, support plate, nose piece and all hardware. | |
| Introductory Price £695 (This offer is available for a limited time only) | |
| 27th November : XP Ltd Race Seats. | |
| Until Christmas Jet-Tec Performance is offering Free Postage on its Seadoo XP Ltd Fibreglass race seats to anywhere in the UK. |
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| The light weight seats a mere 7-8 kgs, a saving of 5-6kgs compared with the original seat and cover are available in a range of colours, or they can be painted to your specification. | |
| The price of the seats is £450.00 All hardware is included. | |
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Also check out the December Slippery Clearance Sale details on the home page. |
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Jet-Tec Performance 028 9084 4208 - 07748 083847 |
Image Courtesy Chris Patton |
| 25th November : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine. | |
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December 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 Grates and Plates Explained, Oceanside Freeride, Fun in the Sun, Cruising in Canada, Check out the 2006 Jet Pilot range and much more. |
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| 24th November : European Championship On The Box. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Following on from Novembers airing of the first three rounds of the 2005 Corona Tour European Jetski Championship on the Extreme Sports Channel (Sky Channel 419) December brings you the remainder of the six round Tour. |
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| Whats more! For those who missed any in the series Sunday 18th sees all six shows aired back to back twice from 11:00 and 18:00. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 22nd November : SeaSpecs Thanksgiving Day Sale. |
| SeaSpecs announces its Thanksgiving Day Sale! |
| Buy two pairs of SeaSpecs and receive an extra pair of SeaSpecs for Free. |
| If you would like to take advantage of the Thanksgiving Day Sale visit the website and place your order for the two pairs of SeaSpecs you would like to purchase. |
| Then send an email to sales@seaspecs.com and advise that you just placed an order for their Thanksgiving Day Sale giving details as to which Model/Color you would like for your Free Pair. |
| All three pairs of Seaspecs will be shipped to you and whats more shipping is free! |
| Three pairs for the price of two plus FREE shipping worldwide. |
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Offer expires Midnight Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, November 24, 2005. |
| 19th November : Kev Pope in the News. | |
| From Reading Evening Post |
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| Pope crowned British champ. | |
| Kevin Pope, a former Reading Racers junior speedway rider, was among the veteran winners at this year’s British Jetski Championships. | |
| Pope, aged 52, was first in the stand up or ski class, tough enough for anyone in their 20s, let alone an older competitor in the over-30s category. | |
| He went into the last of 12 nationwide rounds at a venue near Milton Keynes, one of his old speedway clubs, needing to win to clinch the title. | |
| “I had won both the open ski races earlier in the day against some of my veteran opposition so I knew a result was on,” said Pope, who trains in the gym or on the water three or four times a week. | |
| And a second place in the ski limited championship, where most of his opposition are in their early 20s, was testament to Pope’s drive and determination. | |
| But it has been a long haul for Pope, who readily admits: “I arrived at the first meeting not fit, not focused and on a slow ski – reason being I was going through a divorce and, with huge work commitments, just being there was a bonus. | |
| “One of my competitors wound me up to a point way beyond gamesmanship so I decided to send my Kawasaki SxR 800 to top tuner Alex Fielder to fettle it. | |
| “This had the desired effect, although it took a couple of races to get the body and mind to the speed of the ski,” added Pope, whose thoughts have now turned to improving on second place in next year’s ski limited championship. | |
| Reading Evening Post | |
| 15th November : Jets Marivent Launch New Seadoo GTI. | |
| Jets Marivent, the UK and Eire’s sole importers of Bombardier Recreational Products, will be launching their new Seadoo personal watercraft (PWC) at next year’s London Boat Show in January. |
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| The GTI™ is the first Seadoo four-stroke, entry-level watercraft equipped with a 130hp Rotax 4-TEC engine. It delivers quality, power and a host of premium features, all at a competitive entry-level price. | |
| The GTI and GTI SE, with entirely new deck and hull designs, 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 only true 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 and a host of standard features making an unparalleled statement on the water. | |
| In the Sport segment, the Seadoo WAKE is perfect for extreme activities, including wakeboarding, wakeskating, and skiing. The GTX platform is enhanced with a retractable high-rise ski pylon, removable board racks, convex mirrors for higher visibility and exceptional graphics. | |
| 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. | |
| Amongst others, 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 of the London Boat Show, which takes place at the London Excel between January 6th – 15th. | |
| 14th November : Unbelievable Finance Offer from Yamaha. | |
| Fancy a change? |
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| Unbelievable Finance Offer from Yamaha Fabulous finance offers available now on all of our WaveRunner Range, but only until 31st January 2006. | |
| We're bringing to you probably the easiest way to purchase with 0% finance over 24 months and a minimum deposit of £999 when purchased from an Authorised Yamaha Dealer. | |
| Alternatively, if you would prefer to have a longer repayment period over 36, 48 or even 60 months then we can even offer amazingly low flat rates of 2%, 3% and 4% respectively. | |
| So whether you think your the next Nicholas Rius or Phil Pope we can certainly get you some way there by offering what is the deal of the season. | |
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Finance Details: Min. deposit - £999 Flat Rates - 0% over 24 mths, 3% over 36 mths, 4% over 48 mths, 5% over 60 mths. |
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| Offer period - 9th November 2005 to 31st January 2006. | |
| For full information simply contact your Authorised Yamaha Dealer. | |
| Finance is arranged by Capital Bank and is subject to status. | |
| 12th November : Extremepie.com launches brand new website. | |
| www.extremepie.com has been relaunched. |
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| There are loads of new features, a clean new design, better images and descriptions, competitions and offers. | |
| New features include: | |
| Separate “online shops” for guys and girls (new kids section coming online soon) | |
| Easier ways to search for what you want by type, size, brand, colour, price – eg, find a pair of black skate shoes in a size 10, see all items in a particular brand, look at all hoodies under £50 | |
| What’s new section on home page – the easiest way to see what new stuff has just arrived on the site | |
| New clearer product images | |
| Quirky product descriptions | |
| eg: Kilsmo 2 - The range may be named after serial killers but they'll keep you warm and cosy! Classic zip up with hood, flat lock stitching, 4x4 ribbing, metal logo chest badge and sleeve arch embroidery. I'd kill for one of these! | |
| “Animal Slouch Knitted Sweat - If your boyfriend’s left you, you’re lonely or you’re just plain cold then buy this jumper! – It’s like wearing a hug! Easily the softest thing I’ve had the pleasure of touching in recent memory! Made out of lightweight polyester and jazzed up with a small embossed metal tag on the front and a subtle embroidered insignia on the sleeve. Spread the love, buy a hug!” | |
| Cool competitions – 2 currently running with Etnies and Es footwear. | |
| Hundreds of new product lines will be added onto the site in the next few weeks, so do check out the great new ranges and styles. | |
| 10th November : European Championship On The Box. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Those who missed it first time round will be pleased to hear the 2005 Corona Tour European Jetski Championship is back on the box on the Extreme Sports Channel (Sky Channel 419) beginning tonight at 19.30. |
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| 5th November : 2006 European Championship. | |
| The Dates for the 2006 Corona Tour European Jetski Championship have been announced. |
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| The Tour will take place in five locations across Europe (locations to be finalised) | |
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Check out the What's On page for further info. |
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| 5th November : White Air XSF Extreme Sports Festival. |
| The 'King of Shaves White Air Extreme Sports Festival 2005' saw the beach at Yaverland on the Isle of Wight transform into an extreme playground attracting an estimated 35,000 spectators over the four days along the beach and at multiple sport venues. |
| The King of Shaves White Air 2005 focused on promoting the sports and allowing inspired spectators to get involved. Courtesy of Wight Water, X-Isle, Team Traceur and Trampa, workshops and clinics in Surfing, Kite Flying, Parkour and Mountain Boarding were held throughout the event. The keen festival-goers were treated to expert tuition and tips from some of the UK’s finest extreme sports athletes. |
| The King of Shaves White Air festival brought together UK and international kitesurfers for the RRD KBBT UK Championship finals. With wind, sun, music and ongoing commentary Kiteboarding British Tour took the event atmosphere to the beach. In the men’s Professional series Lewis Crathern emerged as Champion followed by Robin Snuggs in second position and Denzil Williams in third. Despite suffering a knee injury early in the competition, leading lady Jo Wilson maintained her position becoming the 2005 ladies professional KBBT champion with Carrie Bell in second place and Annalisa Dovey in third. |
| The windsurfers too made the most of Friday’s strong winds and waves at the UKWA Freewave Championships ; watched by thousands of avid onlookers the professional wavesailors pulled off loops, wave rides and big airs in their quest to be number one. In the ladies competition local girl Charlie Connolly took first place. |
| Saturday saw the start of the UKWA Wightlink British Pro-Am Open Slalom Championships. The marginal wind conditions tested the sailor’s abilities. |
| Interspersing the Windsurfing on Saturday were the PieRat Jetski display team. Barrel rolls, huge jumps and generally ripping up the water meant there was continuous action on the waterfront. |
| The 'King of Shaves' Thundercat powerboat racing got off to a spectacular start. The 50bhp boats roared their way across big surf resulting in one boat completely flipping over in heat one, giving the Saturday fans a real close-up of this high octane sport. |
| On the West of the Island the Saltrock BPSA Professional Surf Competition drew spectators to Compton Bay, one of the UK’s premier surf beaches. The stunning scenery provided an ideal backdrop for professional surfers that included Alan Stokes, Spencer Hargreaves, and local Isle of Wight wild card entries Josh Jupe and Doug Richards, competing for the tour title. South African Reubin Pierce took the honours in good 3ft surf. |
| Uniting the land based sports and positioned centrally in the main arena the Green Island White Air Extreme Sports Park offered spectacular demos and workshops throughout the day. The cross-sport enthusiasm and ‘have a go’ attitude prevailed as the public, and even the Redbull team, tried their hand at Parkour (free-running). Sunday’s bad weather seemed only to dampen the ramps not the spirits as the Cox’s Apple Big Air competition was replaced by the Coors Indoor Parkour demo by Team Traceur. Demonstrating their flare, stamina and strength the guys proved Parkour deserved a place within the extreme sports community. Back on the ramps the mountain board riders wowed the crowds with massive jumps and big air tricks. Saturday night’s After Dark Party saw Renne Miles and Tom Reed (aka Dr Tom) battle it out for best trick and the £100 prize money. After putting it to the crowd to decide Tom Reids huge backflip set him apart as the winner. |
| The Redbull Skate and BMX park provided constant entertainment with pro BMXers Kye Forte, World Dirt Jumping Champion, and Bas Keep and pro skaters Pete King and Mattais Nylan showing off their radical moves inspiring the next generation to have a go. Regular open ramp time for the public had the kids flocking to the Red Bull ramps to grind, olly and grab to the beats of the in-house DJ, spurring the skaters and riders to push themselves to their limits. |
| Within metres of the Red Bull action the Animal Mountain Bike Display Team showcased their talents on two wheels. Grant ‘Chopper’ Fielder battled with the wind to perform some awesome aerial manoeuvres while Martin Ashton amazed the spectators with his incredible balance and precision: crushing a Coke can with his back wheel from a height of 7 ft and bunny hopping over a metre high. |
| Entertainment throughout the festival provided the perfect soundtrack to the sports on land and in the water. This year White Air had more parties then ever featuring the Deep Blu Riotous Clothing party with Deep DJ’s and Funk-a-Tronic providing the sounds. The King of Shaves White Air party on Saturday night had revellers donning Cowboy hats and partying to the sounds of Vero, Cutback and the Naked Apes. The Coors Main Driftwood Bar, saw more than 20 bands playing throughout the festival, culminating in the Coors Sunday Session Live with top bands Drew the Bees sound system and many more to finish the event in extreme style. |
| Report and Pictures www.whiteair.co.uk |
| 4th November : Two Safe After Jetski Drama In Heavy Seas. |
| A full-scale search and rescue operation took place in Mount's Bay on Friday afternoon, when two local men on Jetskis were reported missing in heavy seas. |
| A helicopter was scrambled from RNAS Culdrose and joined the Penlee all-weather lifeboat, the Penlee inshore lifeboat and members of the Coastguard Rescue Team, in searching for the two men, who later turned out to be friends Daniel Haines, of Penzance, and David Bosworth, of Newlyn. |
| They had been reported missing by a member of the public at the Station House, Marazion, who had seen them go into the sea but not re-emerge. |
| Coastguard Rescue Team station officer, Tim Stevens, said that members of the team were deployed along the shore line as the helicopter and lifeboats searched the sea. |
| "We became very concerned for the safety of the two men after we found one of the Jetskis washed up on the beach at Marazion," said Tim. "Then one of the missing men came running up to us and told us he had been mopped up in the surf and heavy swell, and had been washed ashore with his machine. He was very concerned for the safety of his friend, who at this point was still missing." |
| Tim then sent members of the rescue team to Penzance where the two men had originally entered the water with their Jetskis. |
| "Thankfully the second missing person had made it ashore and was making a bee-line for Marazion, being also extremely concerned for the safety of his companion," said Tim, who then called off the sea search. |
| "Both men, who are local and know the sea conditions around here at this time of year, realised their foolishness in going into the water in Friday's heavy seas and were both shocked. |
| We gave them suitable safety advise and they assured us they would not go into the sea in such conditions again. This is one of life's lessons, but thankfully in this case, all's well that ends well and the two guys were very relieved to see each other again and that they had both made it safe to shore." |
| From thisiscornwall.co.uk |
| 4th November : JSRA Winter Championship. | |||||||||||||
| The Jetsport Racing Association of Great Britain 2005-2006 Winter Championship kicks off in four weeks time at Nitrojet, Queenford Lakes, Oxford. www.nitrojet.co.uk |
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| A compulsory training day for new riders to cover all aspects of racing will be held there on Saturday 3rd December before Round 1 commences on Sunday 4th. | |||||||||||||
| There is hard standing for approximately 20 Campers with 24 hour facilities. | |||||||||||||
| The Cafe will be serving hot and cold food over the weekend and visit the showroom for some great Race Weekend Specials. | |||||||||||||
| The lake is located easily from the A34 which runs between the M4 and M40 just off the B4074 at the Berinsfield roundabout. | |||||||||||||
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| 3rd November : Hippos Galore! |
| Reports of pink hippos, red legged turkeys and dog toys are appearing on the beaches of the south coast. |
| At 6:30 a.m. Monday morning the large container vessel ‘Bunga Pelangi’ lost 4 large containers overboard, 7 miles south east of the Nab Tower (Pilot Station at the east side of the Solent). |
| The vessel was on passage from Amsterdam to Southampton, and had just turned and was making its final approach to the Southampton Pilot Station when the ship took a heavy roll in the southwesterly swell. |
| Four containers broke free from their lashings and went overboard from the stern of the ship. |
| The incident was reported to the Solent Coastguard by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS), the ship’s agents then arranged for a tug to endeavour to recover the containers which had been sighted by the Coastguard rescue helicopter. Sea conditions were too rough to enable a line to be secured. |
| Geoff Matthews, Solent Coastguard Watch Officer, says: |
| “We have had reports of pink hippopotamus cuddly toys at Climping, red legged turkey toys at Selsey and a number of dog toys at West Wittering, all we believe to have come from the containers that have sunk from the ‘Bunga Pelangi’. |
| I am afraid ‘Finders Keepers’ is not correct and our advice is clear, these items if found have to be reported to the Receiver of Wreck, where the owner has the opportunity to have his property returned and the finder the opportunity to a salvage reward provided they have reported their find. |
| The Maritime & Coastguard Agency |
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