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UK Personal Watercraft News

30th September : 2006 Jetskis Online.
The 2006 range of Kawasaki Jetskis are now online at....



www.kawasaki.com

30th September : European Championship.
Conclusions from the 2005 “Corona Extra” European Championship
Many thanks to our sponsors: Corona Extra, Yamaha, Bombardier Sea Doo, Hydrospace, Pons Printers, Johnson, Optimum, Disney and all our local sponsors.
The progress we have made in recent years is thanks to the help from the sponsors. They pay for material, broadcasting, media, crew expenses and much more.
The best season ever!!
260 riders are classified in the European Championship. If we add the riders that didn’t qualify, we totaled more than 300 riders this season.
A lot of broadcast companies use our pictures even in Japan and North America. Within a few weeks you will receive the listing of diffusion, this is helpful to find sponsors.
Magazines from all over the world and web sites are writing about the European Championship.
So, thanks everybody, especially all the riders that gave us an amazing and spectacular racing show this season.
The Future:
We know that we can do better, much better! Therefore we need your help and your suggestions are welcome. Let me know what you want and we will try to make everybody happy (joke)
Projects are: back to 5 rounds, finals top classes only on Sunday, back to Modified classes, other penalties for jumped start, a new “Master” ski class for +35 years old riders.
We are awaiting your proposals. Let us know!
2006 will be the season of the changes
The IJSBA will announce an important change in the history of our sport at the awards ceremony at Havasu
See you in Havasu
Yves Van Heers

22nd September : Bucks Jetski Fun Day.

Bucks Jetski Centre is holding a Jetski Fun Day on Sunday 16th October at Westthorpe Watersports Centre.

Get your name down for...

Slalom Competition for Solos and Sitdowns, Freestyle Event, BBQ, Licensed Bar, On Site Camping.

Prizes and Trophy's to be won!

Riders are required to sign in by 9.30am Sunday in the clubhouse.

Proof of insurance is required!

£15.00 per entry

www.bucksjetski.co.uk

22nd September : Jet Parts Online.
Looking for Jet parts online?
Jetparts-online.com can help!
Based in Germany the Jetparts-Online webshop offers approx 3000 used jetski parts and products online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each product is described and has one or more detailed picture. Payment is possible by credit card and Shipping costs start at 6,90EUR (depending on country and weight).
Jetparts-Online would like to invite you to visit their shop and check out the largest online inventory of used parts in Europe.
www.jetparts-online.com

21st September : Boat Owners Left High And Dry.

by Becky Sharpe

A watersports firm has left a string of clients out of pocket after selling their boats and jetskis and failing to pay them a penny, liquidators said.

Boat and Jetski World owner Gary Mirley has apologised to the clients and admitted: "I was robbing Peter to pay Paul."

In total at least 21 private clients are owed a total of £80,000 after their vessels were entrusted to Mr Mirley, who was acting as a broker for the sales through his Willenhall firm.

One client was 42-year-old mother Loraine Cave, who wanted to sell her husband's jetski after he was killed riding it in a freak accident.

On Monday, she and other creditors met the director at a heated meeting with liquidators who are attempting to claw back some of the cash.

Mr Mirley's firm acted as a broker between buyer and seller from his Newhall Street firm, keeping seven per cent of the proceeds with the rest due back to the original owner.

The meeting at the Connaught Hotel in Tettenhall Road heard how his company had got into difficulties back in 2002, when it ran into problems with an accountant.

Mr Mirley was left with a string of debts and he and his wife were forced to remortgage their home to plough money into the business.

The firm never overcame its problems and earlier this year, Mr Mirley decided to call it a day.

Liquidator Eileen Sale said the firm had probably been insolvent for the last two to three years. The company also owes more than £78,000 to trade creditors.

At the meeting, Mr Mirley apologised to the creditors and said he had spent £200,000 of his own money trying to get the company afloat.

"I've been robbing Peter to pay Paul," he said. "I'm gutted, I honestly am. I haven't ripped anyone off intentionally, I haven't shafted anyone intentionally. I'm genuinely really sorry."

from www.expressandstar.com

18th September : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine.
The October 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 Pimp my Pump Stage 1, Yamaha's 2006 Line-up, Spotlight on Cleethorpes, Freeride Masterclass the Superman, Luke Brooks in profile and much more.
Get Yours Now!

17th September : Rick Roy Products.
Recently seen in Paris on the 2005 European Ski F1 Champion Steven Dauliach's Kawasaki and the 2005 European Freestyle Champion Rok Florjancic's Yamaha.
The Rick Roy Products Kawasaki SXR and Yamaha Superjet Handlepole is the first in a range of products designed by the 2x Pro Freestyle World Champion.
Planned for release at the 2005 World Finals next month and available for sale soon after the pole boasts a host of features.
Extra strong design using 6061 T6 aluminum tube. Quickly Adjustable from +2 inches to -10 inches. Comes with Kawasaki or Yamaha bushing. Utilises existing steering system. Optional pole bracket enables installation of two 2 1/5 inch air intakes (engine breathes from top of pole). Requires Superjet Pole Pad Cover. Ships in 24 x 6 x 10 inch box. Price TBC.
Available soon from www.rickroy.com

16th September : Jetskier Invitation.
Dear All
As you may be aware Jet Skier & PW Magazine have recently teamed up with PWCTV to shoot a number of episodes for the show in the UK.
Broadcast to almost 140 countries world-wide PWCTV is, as yet, not available in the UK - so Jet Skier & PW Magazine cordially invite you to the premiere showing of the world's only dedicated Personal Watercraft Show!
Dateline: 19th September 2005 Venue: Bar Risa, High Street, Southampton Time: 8pm Curtains Raise: 8:30pm (upstairs in Jongleurs Comedy Club)
An open invitation is extended to all who wish to attend.
Come and see how the personal watercraft sector positively promotes the marine industry in the UK to an international audience.
Two half hour episodes will be shown on the evening, both shot on location in and around the Solent and Southampton area. The programmes include:
Cruising with the Solent Skiers Association The T200 Trafalgar Celebrations Yamaha Wavefest at Lee-On-Solent The Queen's Harbour Master's Patrol PW Behind the scenes at JS&PW Magazine A guided tour of Hurst Castle Southampton History and Highlights
With an exciting blend of interviews, on-water action and land based footage the PWCTV premiere is the only show in town on Monday night.
It's all taking place in the fantastic surroundings of the recently refurbished Jongleurs Comedy Club and we look forward to seeing you there.
Jet Skier & PW Magazine
www.jetskier.co.uk

15th September : European Champions.

Congratulations to Team GB on their performance in the 2005 European Championship.

After rounds held at six European countries we have two European Champions!

A huge well done to 2005 European Ski Junior Champion Luke Brooks and 2005 European Runabout F2(ltd) Champion James Bushell.

Also on the podium are:
Lee stone, Freestyle 2nd
Phil Pope, Runabout F1(ss) 3rd
Ria Pickard, Runabout F2(ltd) 4th
Vicky Beale, Ski Ladies 2nd
Chris Wilkinson, Ski F3(stock) 2nd
Neil Smith, Ski F3(stock) 5th.

Many other riders came close and some did especially well for their first attempts on the European racing circuit.

Full results can be found at www.ijsba.com

UK Rider Results
Freestyle	Lee Stone	2nd
	Dan Ashcroft	7th
	Josh Knights	9th

Ski Junior	Luke Brooks	1st
	Anya Richardson	12th
	Sam Clifton	17th
	Jason Young	21st
	Josh Harvey	25th

Ski Ladies	Vicky Beale	2nd
	Lisa Barsby	7th
	Anya Richardson	8th
	Abby Littlechild	14th

Ski F1	Chris Wilkinson	11th
	Neil Smith	18th

Ski F2	Neil Smith	11th

Ski F3	Chris Wilkinson	2nd
	Neil Smith	5th

Runabout F1	Phil Pope	3rd
	Daniel Thornton	20th

Runabout F2	James Bushell	1st
	Ria Pickard	4th
	Josh Toogood	8th
	Perry Field	11th
	Luke Hill	18th
	Daniel Thornton	20th

Runabout F3	Josh Toogood	6th
	Paul Oates	7th

15th September : European Championship Results.

Results from the final round of the Corona European Championship in Paris, France this past weekend are now online at...

www.ijsba.com

UK Rider Results
Freestyle	Lee Stone	2nd

Ski Ladies	Vicky Beale	2nd
	Anya Richardson	10th
	Abby Littlechild	12th

Ski F1	Neil Smith	6th
	Chris Wilkinson	9th

Ski F2	Neil Smith	15th

Ski F3	Chris Wilkinson	2nd
	Neil Smith	6th

Runabout F1	Phil Pope	4th

Runabout F2	Ria Pickard	2nd
	James Bushell	8th

Runabout F3	Paul Oates	5th

13th September : Yamaha Waverunner Colour Survey.
Attention WaveRunner Riders!
Yamaha would like to know your opinion.
Let them know what colour options you think should be offered for future WaveRunner models by taking a survey at their corporate website.
Click the link to be connected to the online survey: www.yamaha-motor.com
Thank you for your time. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

13th September : Jetski Pine Lodges.
Jetski in 5 star luxury in a brand new pine lodge designed specifically for Jetskiers.
Custard Jetski pine lodges situated in Tattershall Country Park have everything you need and more.
All lodges are non-smoking and have 3 bedrooms which comfortably sleep 6 adults or are perfectly suited for families with children.
Each lodge has an en-suite to the master bedroom and separate family bathroom, modern open plan kitchen, dining and living area and are let with all the equipment needed to self cater.
All Jetski lodges have their own slipways allowing you to launch your ski’s from the comfort of your own Lodge! You can also moor your ski outside your lodge for the duration of your stay.
Tattershall lake is one of the largest jetski lakes in England , it has an area for stand up tricks, a huge area for a flat out run and best of all a racing circuit. Time your laps and challenge your friends to beat your times.
There are also specific towing times throughout the day so that you can water ski, wake board or tow doughnuts and inflatable toys.
If you are look for the perfect jetskiing break you have just found it.
Visit www.custardpinelodges.co.uk for pricing and availability.

12th September : Win Your Boat.
Ever dreamed of owning a state of the art boat?
Well now it could be yours for as little as £10!
www.winyourboat.com is a new gaming website where a diverse range of speed and sailing watercraft can be won, and with only 3500 tickets available for each competition, the odds of winning are excellent.
Forget the lottery, you’ve more chance of winning with winyourboat.com!
Tennis legend and Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash has teamed up with friends James Wakeford and Glen Goodey to create the new gaming website in order to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active and out onto the water, with the hope that more people will aspire to be involved in the 2012 Olympics in our home waters.
Play winyourboat.com within the Square Mile Surf Shack at this year’s Southampton Boat show.
“The idea is to make boating and water sports accessible to anyone not just those who can afford it, and giving them a prize which not only enables them to get out onto the water but equips them with the know how and the means to do it,” says Cash. “We want to encourage people to get into boating and sailing, and with the Olympics in 2012 coming down to the south coast this is a way to inspire people with the opportunity to be able to do it.”
Designed to attract the seasoned sailor as well as the aspirational boat owner, winyourboat.com has a diverse range of speed and sailing watercraft that can be won by entering a simple spot-the-ball competition.
Inspired by Pat Cash, winyourboat.com is using tennis as the focus for its spot-the-ball games. By determining the correct coordinates of the tennis ball, entrants have the opportunity of winning from a selection of speed and sailing watercraft of their choice.
As well as receiving their chosen boat, winyourboat.com is giving each winner a complete package including delivery, training, insurance and accessories that will enable them to get out on the water without any extra preparation or expense.
All the boats are supplied by worldrenowned manufacturers and distributors, including ZapCat, Ribeye, Ribcraft, Hobie, Sea-Doo (Jets Marivent) and Jeanneau (Southern Motorboats)
Pat Cash will be sailing a Hobie 18 with Jonnie Hutchcroft (Win Your Boat sponsored Olympic campaigner) at Stokes Bay Gosport Hampshire on Monday the 12th of September. Pat will also be attending the Southampton Boat Show.(time and date TBC).
winyourboat.com

7th September : JSRA British Championship Results.

The Jetsport Racing Association British Championship Round 6 and Final results are now online.

Congratulations to the 2005 British Champions.

SKI JUNIOR	LUKE BROOKS
SKI LADIES	ABBY LITTLECHILD
SKI NOVICE	GRAHAM LEECH
SKI OPEN LIMITED	JORDAN FIELDER
SKI EXPERT SUPERSTOCK	JORDAN FIELDER
SKI VETERAN	KEVIN POPE
OPEN SPORT	PAUL OATES
RUNABOUT NOVICE	RYAN CLARKSON
RUNABOUT STOCK	JAMES BUSHELL
RUNABOUT 1200 OPEN LIMITED	RIA PICKARD
RUNABOUT 1200 EXPERT SUPERSTOCK	PHILLIP POPE
RUNABOUT VETERAN	PAUL OATES
FREESTYLE	LEE STONE

www.jsra.co.uk

6th September : Jetski Accidents Lead To Warning.

The RNLI has called on jetskiers to act responsibly on the water following a series of accidents in the South West this summer.

A court ruling has decreed jetski owners now have the same responsibility as boat owners to learn and obey maritime rules.

RNLI Beach Lifeguards - which operate on Westward Ho! Beach as well as more than 50 others around the coast - are urging jetskiers to be more careful.

They should keep a good around look out at all times and give way to working craft less able to change course quickly.

When overtaking they should keep well clear of other craft and look out for speed limits or other restrictions.

Above all, jetskis should keep well clear of swimmers, children, divers and small sailing dinghies or similar craft.

To learn more about the maritime rules and how to stay safe on boats and jet skis, go to www.rnli.org.uk/seasafety or telephone 0800 328 0600 for free safety literature.

From www.northdevongazette.co.uk

5th September : Loch Lomond PWCA.

Loch Lomond has been in the news lately regarding proposals to restrict personal watercraft use in almost half of the total area of the loch.

The proposals if approved will make it illegal to travel at more than 7mph in that area.

One group of users refuse to sit by and see this happen.

The Loch Lomond Personal Water Craft Association has been set up with a view to providing users operating Personal Watercraft with a single voice within the byelaw review process.

The planned self policing by the group aims to show the authorities the positive side of personal watercraft use and members will gain the social benefits of forming an association.

You can visit the clubs website for more information, rules, forms, news and future events at...

www.lochlomondpwc.co.uk

2nd September : JSRA British Championship Results.
The Jetsport Racing Association British Championship Round 5 and The British Waterways Challenge results held at Stockton on Tees 27th-28th August are now online.
Check them out at...
www.jsra.co.uk