UK PWC News

UK Personal Watercraft News

29th April : Jetskiers Saved As Mud Traps Van!

Four jet-skiers had to be saved by the coastguard when the incoming tide threatened to swamp their van.

The men had driven out on to the sands at Bridgwater Bay near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, on Sunday evening to load up their jet-skis.

But when their vehicle became stuck in mud in the face of a rapidly rising tide, coastguards had to be called.

The crew of the local rescue hovercraft were able to fix a rope to the van and pull it free using their truck.

Treacherous mud

Van owner Matt Blakeman, 25, from Clevedon said: "The van got stuck on a bank of mud and wouldn't budge.

"Within a few short minutes, the tide quickly engulfed us and we were facing big problems. Fortunately, the hovercraft crew were close by and quickly came to our rescue, pulling the van out with ropes.

"We're very grateful to them - I'm convinced that without their help, we would have lost the van altogether."

The rescue came days after a Land Rover 4x4 was lost to the waves at nearby Brean after its owners drove out on to the treacherous muddy shoreline.

Two other vehicles have also had to be pulled free after becoming stuck in the quicksand in the past week.

BBC News

27th April : Girls That Ride.
Calling all Girls that Ride to Nitrojet Action Sports on Saturday 13th May
Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine is dedicating a portion of its July issue to the superior sex!
For the first time ever Female riders will get the chance to test and debate on the pros & cons of PWC products without the interference of him in doors!!!
To get involved you can be a racer, a freestyler, a recreational rider or just someone who loves the sport. We just want to meet you.
We’ll be testing all types of products specifically made for women riders from wetsuits to waterproof make up. But we’re also going to pass verdict & test the latest skis as well as discuss the sport in general.
So if you fancy a day out to test some of the latest products with the fastest girls on water why not come and join us at Nitrojet Action Sports in Oxfordshire on Saturday the 13th May. It's totally free and all you'll need is your wetsuit, and if you own one, your ski with insurance details.
If you would like to take part please email us for full details & requirements of the day’s proceedings.
See you there!
Start time – 11am - till - when
email - girlsthatride@mac.com
Directions visit www.nitrojet.co.uk

27th April : Sportsboat & RIB Show.
Saturday 29th April – Monday 1st May 2006
Ocean Village Marina, Southampton
Lovers of fast boats, personal watercraft and those looking for an exciting family day out will not be disappointed at the 2006 Southampton Sportsboat and RIB Show.
In addition to the amazing features at this year’s Show there are the latest gadgets, sports boats and RIBs, unforgettable on-water displays, great shopping opportunities and unrepeatable offers.
Not only can visitors actually get out on the water at the Show, but they can see some of the greatest on-water exhibits on the South Coast.
During the Show there will be stunt displays from professional wakeboarder, Matt Crowhurst, and his team of top British boarders. The group will be using a towing device from the US, called a Grinch. This unique product is clamped onto a stationary object and pulls the wakeboarder across the water, allowing for a greater variety of stunts.
Shelley Jory, the 2005 Honda 225HP Cougar champion, will open the Show, alongside her pilot Libby Kier. She will also be demonstrating the power of her boat on-water, which is sure to amaze! Shelley and Libby were the only all-girl team to compete in the Honda Formula Fourstroke 225 series, racing against 14 teams of men. Their win gave them their first ever championship title.
The Freestyle Asylum, four of the UK’s top freestyle jet skiers, will provide yet more water sports action. A twin engine jet boat and the 50mph Zapcat race boats will also be in action on the water.
The RYA will be exhibiting at the Show and providing a demonstration boat to enable visitors to have an insight into the "RYA training experience". In addition to this, competitors from the 2005 RYA Youth RIB Competition will be at the Show demonstrating the brand new 2006 boats, and performing a number of tasks to demonstrate their ability within the arena. The RYA Youth Championship is open to all young people between the age of 8 and 16 and takes place all around the South Coast throughout 2006.
The RNLI will be demonstrating a man overboard drill. The real time demonstration will take place daily and the RNLI will be onhand in their brand new sea safety trailer to offer any advice.
Not only does the 2006 Sportsboat and RIB Show fulfil all visitor’s on-water thrills, there is also plenty happening on land. Free running group, Team 101 will be captivating audiences throughout the weekend with their exciting blend of street stunts and acrobatics. A Del Boy lookalike will also be putting in an appearance on Monday, arriving in the actual van used in Only Fools and Horses!
For further information please visit www.sportsboatandribshow.co.uk

26th April : JSRA British Championship Round 1 Pics.
A selection of Jetmans photos from Round 1 of the 2006 JSRA British Championship are now online.
Check them out in the photo gallery.

25th April : Yamaha Website Survey.
In order for Yamaha to improve their website they really need feedback from you, the user.
What do you think?
Spare a few minutes to take part in the 7th Annual Online Yamaha Website Survey.
www.yamaha-motor.co.uk

22nd April : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine.
The May 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 Everything you wanted to know about insurance, Return Of The X2, Where To Ski, Impellers Explained, Second Hand for £3500 and much more.
Get Yours Now!

21st April : Personal Watercraft Road Shows Coming To A Town Near You.
In preparation for the summer season, the Personal Watercraft Partnership will be hitting the road for the 8th successive year with a series of road shows, promoting the safe use of personal watercraft (sometimes known as wet bikes or jetskis) in busy coastal areas.
Local authorities, coastguards, harbour masters, marine police, clubs and anyone interested in safety on the water are encouraged to attend.
The road shows will offer delegates the opportunity to go out on the water and experience the latest crafts. In addition they will enable the interested parties to discuss the impact that personal watercraft have in their area and learn more about how they can be effectively managed.
The road show will cover areas such as training, insurance and craft identification, and a guide, "Managing Personal Watercraft", produced by British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA will be available for those attending.
Howard Pridding, Executive Director of BMF, commented "The road shows are an important opportunity for the industry to work alongside local authorities to encourage safety and enjoyment for everyone out on the water. Feedback from previous events shows that the advice given has been put to practical use with great affect in their local areas."
The shows will be taking place at the following venues:
Poole, 25 April, 10.00-16.00 Marazion, Cornwall, 27 April, 10.00-16.00 Herne Bay, Kent, 18 May, 10.00-16.00
www.britishmarine.co.uk

20th April : Pierats Charity Freestyle Clinic.
The Pierats Freestyle Team along with Six Hills Jetski Centre, Leicestershire will be holding a freestyle clinic on the weekend of 3rd / 4th June.
The team will be offering their services for free to help raise money for Cancer Research as well as getting more people interested and involved with Jetskiing.
On the Saturday the Pierats will be holding clinics providing assistance and instruction with tricks of all abilities before a BBQ in the evening.
Sunday will be more of the same with some displays and a beginners freestyle competition to give participants the opportunity to show off what they have learnt.
There will be men's and ladies classes with great prizes to be won.
Proof of insurance is required to enter, Day Launch Applies
All money raised will go to the HOPE cancer research charity
for more information check out...
www.pierats.co.uk

19th April : Yamaha Marine Racing.
Yamaha Team Riders gear up for 2006 season.
Another exciting circuit of European watercraft racing is all set to get underway again, with everyone looking forward to the start of the 2006 Tour, being sponsored once again this year by Corona.
After a fantastically successful season in 2005, the Yamaha riders led by 10-times World Champion Nicolas Rius, will be hoping to stamp their mark on the series at an early stage.
Nicolas himself will be leaving the frantic pace of the runabout class to the up and coming riders who have been trying so hard to catch him in recent years, in order to concentrate his efforts on wringing the neck of his Yamaha Superjet in the ski category for 2006.
The teams are now, even as we write, tuning up and getting themselves fit and in shape for the first event, which will launch the season at Murcia, Spain on the weekend of May 5th - 7th and of course Yamaha will be there in force.
The Marine Racing website will be regularly updated throughout the season to bring you the latest race results, action photographs, video and team news. For all you enthusiasts who cannot be there in person, make a point of bookmarking us right now for a regular visit to share in the action and fun we enjoy together in our exciting sport.
It might even persuade you to join us at one of the events.
Go on, try it! See you there!
www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/marine-racing

18th April : Jet Indoor Results.

Results from the Indoor Jetski World Championship held in Gent, Belgium on Monday are below.

Congratulations to all the UK riders who made the trip to participate.

Well Done
Lee Stone '2006 Indoor Freestyle World Champion'
Phil Pope '2006 Indoor Tour Chrono Runabout World Champion and Second place in Runabout.
Ria Pickard Fourth place Runabout
Also Neil Smith, Matt Edwards, Perry Field and Brian Keeney.

Team GB took on pilots from France, Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, Austria, Italy, USA and Belgium with some fantastic results.

Jet a Bras (Ski)	Jet a Bras Ladies (Ski Ladies)
1 Steven Dauliach 2 Nick Jacobs 3 Brice Lopez 4 Jeremy Poret 5 Audrey Dujardin 6 Anthony Bernault	1 Audrey Dujardin 2 Nicole Goudreau 3 Lisa Jacobs 4 Julie Bulteau 5 Katharina Tautshnig 6 Manon Mazaud

Jet a Bras Junior (Ski Junior)	Jet a Selle (Runabout)
1 Quinten Bossche 2 Edouard Menguy 3 Valentin Dardillat 4 Charles Menguy 5 Kevin Reiterer	1 Teddy Pons 2 Phil Pope 3 Yoann Clavier 4 Ria Pickard 5 Alex Scheppers

Freestyle
1 Lee Stone 2 Tom De Pooter 3 Jean Regis Villette

Tour Chrono Jet a Selle (Timed Course Runabout)	Tour Chrono Jet a Bras (Timed Course Ski)
1 Phil Pope 34.84 2 Yoann Clavier 35.01 3 Teddy Pons 35.68 4 Alex Scheppers 36.09 5 Peter De Smet 37.07	1Brice Lopez 38.98 2 Steven Dauliach 39.08 3 Ludovic Caumont 40.03 4 Audrey Dujardin 40.44 5 Nick Jacobs 40.50

www.indoorjetski.be

18th April : Superjet RR.
Great news for racers - the new Super-fast Superjet RR (Superjet 700 + performance kit) is ready to compete in Ski F3!
The racing world is buzzing with the news that the world famous Superjet 700, having dominated the racing scene for many years, has been re-born at a new level with the launch of the Superjet RR.
The RR name reflects Yamaha's long association and technical involvement with Rius Racing - and, of course, with Nicolas Rius himself, the ten-times World Champion Yamaha Rider.
The hull design of the original and massively popular Superjet 700 is retained for the new model but some big changes have happened under the hood and on the outside as well!
For more details, take a look at the 360° image and view the illustrated features of this exciting new model at the link below.
The sophisticated combination of engineering and design offers racers a new, exciting and super-fast package of affordability, light weight and reliability making the Superjet RR the perfect machine to take on the demanding and challenging environment of ski F3.
The Superjet RR kit is exclusively sold together with a new ski and pre installed according to a fixed homologated specification authorised for racing by the EJSBA.
The Superjet RR is reserved for racers only so normal warranty conditions do not apply.
The Superjet RR is EJSBA homologated, please check with your national racing federation as local racing rules may differ.
www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/superjet-rr

15th April : Nitrojet Easter Special.

Order either a Kawasaki 900 STX or a Seadoo GTI SE before the end of April 2006 and get a *£250 voucher to spend in store.

	Kawasaki 900 STX		Seadoo GTI SE
	£5995 On A Trailer		£7495 On A Trailer
	In-Stock Ready To Go.		In-Stock Ready To Go.

* Voucher to spend at Nitrojet only. No Cash Alternatives

Visit... www.nitrojet.co.uk

14th April : Marc Sickerling Freestyle Clinic.
On the 12^th and 13^th of August 5 times World Champion Marc “The Shark” Sickerling will be hosting another freestyle clinic in the UK.
The Queenford Lakes event is being planned by Queenford Jet Ski & Air Time Products in conjunction with Nitrojet.
For those who don't know of Marc, You can be assured he is one of the most technical riders out there whose routines never fail to impress.
As well as the clinic, Marc will put on freestyle displays over the weekend including big air performances using the wakes from two wakeboard boats.
Riders will again be split into groups of 6 determined by ability.
Marc will rotate amongst the groups ensuring everyone gets to spend lots of time in his tuition.
The cost of the clinic is £65 for one day and £105 for 2 days.
The price includes; Day launch and clinic (per rider).
Spectators are very welcome.
Please Note:
All of the spaces need to be filled for this event to go ahead so you need to book and pay in full before 1^st June; If the spaces don’t get taken then it won’t happen. If the event doesn't go ahead then all riders who have already paid will get a full refund. If you as a rider cancels then no refund will be given. Tickets are non transferable or refundable (refund will be given if event cancelled).
Numbers are limited and is strictly on a first come first serve basis. Full and valid insurance is mandatory.
For more info contact
Chris / Lisa at Q.J.S 01491 839100 www.queenfordjetski.co.uk

Camping available please call Nitrojet on 01865 341115 (no electric hook up but offers great views). www.nitrojet.co.uk

9th April : La Manga Trip.
From 21st to 30th September, Beachrock Leisure will once again be hosting a trip to La Manga in southern Spain.
With the temperatures dropping off in the UK where better for an end of season blast.
The Murcia region boasts one of the most moderate climates in southern Spain.
Average temperature is 17°C rising above 21°C in the summer with over 3000 hours of sunshine per year.
The winters are mild and rainfall is rare.
The strip of land 22 kilometres long that is La Manga forms a barrier between the Mar Mayor (Mediterranean Sea) and the Mar Menor (Minor Sea), the largest saltwater lake in Europe with an area of 170sq.km (60 square miles).
Shallow waters with an average depth of 3.5 metres down to a maximum depth of 6.5 metres and the absence of tides makes the Mar Menor a watersports Haven with endless possibilities inside its 73 kilometre (approx 46 mile) perimeter.
Flying with Easyjet from Stansted and staying in self catering apartments or villas and your pwc transported to Pepinos Jet Beach Club on the shores of the Mar Menor.
Interested?
Visit...
www.beachrockleisure.com

7th April : Sportsboat & Rib Show.

Lovers of fast boats, personal watercraft and those interested in seeing exciting on-land and water demonstrations should seta date in their diary for the 3rd Southampton Sportsboat & RIB Show.

The Show, which runs from Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May 2006 offers the perfect day out for families, adrenaline junkies or those simply interested in purchasing accessories for their boat or RIB.

Over 20,000 visitors are expected to visit the inaugural 3-day show, where there will be around 80 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products from sportsboats and RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) to clothing and accessories.

The Show will have constant on-water stunt displays from professional wakeboarder, Matt Crowhurst, jaw-dropping freestyle jet skiing from one of the UK’s top freestyle teams, Freestyle Asylum, as well as demonstrations with a daring twin engine jet boat and the 50 mile-an-hour Zapcat race boats.

Shelley Jory, the 2005 Honda 225 Champion will be opening the Sportsboat and RIB Show and attending every day with her powerboat, taking members of the press out onto the water.

All in all, the 2006 Show will provide plenty of action-packed entertainment for all the family and is an event not to be missed!

Show Opening Hours:
Saturday 29^th April 2006	10am – 6pm
Sunday 30^th April 2006	10am – 5pm
Monday 1^st May 2006	10am – 6pm


Ticket prices:
Adults	£3.50
OAP’s, students and Under 16s	£1.50

Advanced Ticket Prices:
(Available from 24 hour Advanced Ticket Hotline 02380-229385)
Adults	£3.00
OAP’s, students and Under 16s	£1.00
Members of Club Outlook, for MDL Berth holders, will receive 2 free entries to the Show on production of their Club Outlook card.

Ocean Village in Southampton has good road and rail access for visitors and exhibitors and has parking for 600 cars.

www.sportsboatandribshow.co.uk

7th April : 2006 Jetski Performance Catalogue.
The Line One 25th Anniversary Jetski Performance Catalogue is now available.
It contains 1000's of parts and accessories across the 48 pages.
Call 01285 713888 or email: sales@lineonedist.co.uk to get yours.
Subscribers to Jetskier & PW magazine will receive a copy with the May edition.
www.lineonedist.co.uk

3rd April : Winter Series Round 4 Pics.
A selection of Jetmans photos from Round 4 of the 2005/2006 JSRA Winter Championship are now online.
Check them out in the photo gallery.