Check them out in the Racing section of the Photo Gallery.
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UK Personal Watercraft News |
| 29th August : EJSBA European Championship Pics. | |
| A selection of Jetmans images from Round 3 of the 2008 EJSBA European Championship in Belgium at the weekend are now online. |
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Check them out in the Racing section of the Photo Gallery. |
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| *Please Note: These Images are intended for viewing only. Unauthorised reproduction is not permitted. | |
| 27th August : Jetski Crashes Near Porthmadog. |
| By Alex Hickey |
| A man was airlifted to hospital after a jetski crashed in the sea near Porthmadog on Sunday. |
| Paramedics and an inshore lifeboat were alerted after a 999 call just after 1pm. |
| A Criccieth RNLI spokesperson said: "It was reported that two jetskis had collided and one man was injured. |
| "The boat was launched but by the time the crew got to the scene the injured man had been brought ashore." |
| The North Wales air ambulance was called and the helicopter landed on Black Rock sands to airlifted the man to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. |
| CaernarfonHerald.co.uk |
| 27th August : Vimto 3D Jet Ski Game. | |
| The Sensational Vimto 3D Jet Ski game is an amazing 3D experience playable in your web browser. |
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| Featuring a purple lagoon, users navigate any area, observe the highly textured landscape... even full screen... and engage in fast action game play against the clock. | |
| You can even win a years supply of Vimto in the Monthly competition (UK residents only) | |
| Using the 3D Jet Ski vehicle is simple, | |
| requires no learning time or complex instructions enabling the player to engage straight into game play. | |
| A combination of strategy and skill, the most effective routes and completion of tasks in the shortest time will secure the players name on the leader board. | |
| Playable on Mac, PC and all web browsers, you will need to load the Unity plug-in | |
| Check out the Vimto 3D Jet Ski Game here... | |
| www.vimtojetski.com | |
| 26th August : Jet-Ski Rider Towed To Safety. | |
| A JET-SKI and its rider had to be towed to shore by Burnham lifeboat crews on Saturday. |
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| The machine was found south of Brean Down at 12noon. | |
| Its rider Luke Newport from Bristol, had been cruising with his friend Adam Brown, when his engine had refused to start. | |
| Adam beached at Brean to borrow a towrope but he was unsuccessful. | |
| The lifeboat then had to be launched to tow Luke back to Burnham to prevent Luke drifting with the outgoing tide. | |
| TheWestonMercury.co.uk |
Pic Courtesy Weston & Somerset Mercury |
| 25th August : Rescue Services Busy Weekend. |
| by Eryl Crump |
| A man was airlifted to hospital after two jetskis collided off a Gwynedd beach yesterday. |
| The rescue was one of several handled in waters off the North Wales as coastguards began a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay. |
| Paramedics and an inshore lifeboat were alerted to Black Rock sands near Porthmadog by a 999 call at 1.14pm. |
| A Criccieth RNLI spokesman said: “It was reported that two jetskis had collided and one man was injured. The boat was launched but by the time the crew got to the scene the injured man had been brought ashore.” |
| The North Wales air ambulance was scrambled and the helicopter landed on the beach and airlifted the man to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. |
| The man is believed to have serious leg injuries. |
| The incident happened exactly 11 years after Julie Healey was killed on the same beach after her jetski collided with another craft. |
| Rhyl’s lifeboat was launched twice yesterday, during its annual open day. |
| In the first incident four people were cut off by the tide near the Sunny Vale caravan park. |
| Shortly afterwards 10 people got cut off by the tide near the boathouse and were rescued. |
| A third incident involved a missing child on the beach, who was found before the boat could be launched. |
| On Saturday the Abersoch inshore rescue vessel rescued a yachtsman with rib and back injuries, who was airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd after his boat hit a rock off the beach. |
| A 21-foot cruiser in difficulties off Penmon was towed to safety by the Beaumaris lifeboat on Saturday afternoon. |
| About 700 coastguard staff around the UK are taking part in a 48-hour walkout over pay. |
| Rescue co-ordinators are angry they are paid less than other emergency services. |
| The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said rescue workers would be unaffected. |
| DailyPost.co.uk |
| 25th August : Water Woe For Land Rover. |
| In terms of expensive mistakes, this has to be worthy of a prize. |
| The owners of this Land Rover Freelander were backing their boat into the water at Crow Point, Braunton, North Devon, when the vehicle became stuck in the sand. |
| As they tried to free it, the wheels became bogged down further and the vehicle eventually bottomed on the sand. |
| College lecturer Peter Stapleton noticed something unusual in the water while out fishing nearby on his jetski. |
| He said: "At first I saw what I thought was a roof rack and decided it needed to be pulled out before someone was hurt. |
| "But as I got closer I realised there was a vehicle attached to it. |
| "I later learned that once the owners discovered they weren't going to get the vehicle out of the water, they decided they would go out in their boat until the tide went out again. |
| "Once the tide had gone out, we looked inside – there were no fish, but there was water everywhere. It was definitely a write-off." |
| The five-year-old vehicle was eventually recovered. |
| Mr Stapleton said: "I think the man's wife doesn't want him going anywhere near the water for a while." |
| WesternMorningNews.co.uk |
| 21st August : JSRA British Championship Results. | |
| Results from round five of the JSRA British Championships last weekend at Nitrojet are now online. |
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| Check them out at... | |
| 21st August : MCA Warn Sea Users In Advance Of Planned Bank Holiday Strike Weekend. |
| The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is reminding holiday makers and boat users to look very carefully at their plans in advance of a strike called by the Public and Commercial Services Union which will affect Coastguard Stations around the UK this Bank Holiday weekend (23rd - 25th August). |
| Contingency arrangements are in place to ensure that the MCA will continue to provide an emergency service. |
| The industrial action is by those responsible for co-ordinating rescues. |
| The rescuers themselves will continue to operate as normal. |
| The Agency is very aware that this weekend will be busier than normal and are therefore reminding the public to take extra care whilst on the sea, beach or cliffs. |
| The MCA is urging the boating public to think carefully about their plans and to make sure they are aware of standard safety advice before considering going afloat this weekend. |
| Boat users are strongly reminded that: |
| A suitable up to date marine weather forecast should be obtained before putting to sea |
| Forecasts can be obtained from: |
| Met Office or BBC |
| Weather forecasting links are also now being carried on the front page of the MCA web site |
| Skippers should make sure that everyone on board has lifejacket and is wearing it |
| A fixed or handheld radio should be taken. Mobile phone coverage at sea is far too unpredictable |
| Suitable in-date flares should be carried |
| Warm clothing should be stowed in the event of a lengthy breakdown |
| A torch and spare batteries are absolutely essential. They can be used to guide a rescue helicopter or lifeboat towards you |
| An on-shore contact should be identified and a passage plan worked out in advance to ensure no one is left worrying about potential late arrivals |
| MCA Chief Executive, Peter Cardy, said |
| This weekend our normal service will be affected by industrial action. Plans are in place to provide cover, but I am encouraging everybody working or playing on the sea or on the beach this Bank Holiday weekend to take extra care, and to take heed of our safety advice. |
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The
Agency is absolutely committed to maintaining the safety of life at
sea. Detailed contingency plans will be in place and although our services will be more limited than usual, but the public should know that distress calls will be answered as normal. |
| The MCA are also reminding sea users to not only watch out for themselves, but for others too. |
| Peter Cardy added: |
| The message is still the same - if you see something that you believe is dangerous or putting peoples lives at risk, dont delay. Use the distress VHF Channel 16, or if near a shoreline, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard making sure you know your own position. |
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Sea
users should also be aware that this industrial action is by those
responsible for co-ordinating rescues. The rescuers themselves will continue to operate as normal. |
| The following services remain unaffected: |
| Helicopters will continue to fly |
| RNLI lifeboats and lifeguards are available as usual |
| MCA Volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers are ready in their local communities |
| As usual when out at sea, other ships and craft will assist others in distress |
| Our emergency tugs and pollution control experts will respond to any shipping incidents that threaten the environment. |
| mcga.gov.uk |
| 21st August : JSRA British Championship Pics. | |
| A selection of Jetmans images from Round 5 of the 2008 JSRA British Championship are now online. |
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Check them out in the Racing & Freestyle section of the Photo Gallery. |
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| *Please Note: These Images are intended for viewing only. Unauthorised reproduction is not permitted. | |
| 20th August : Best Ever Yamaha Finance Promotion. | |
| All participating Yamaha WaveRunner dealers are now able to offer an incredible 0% finance over three years and a staggering 2% over 4 years. |
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| Compare that to high street rates! | |
| Only a minimum deposit of 10% is required and promotion applies to every new Yamaha model in stock. | |
| However a number of dealers have limited stock and some Yamaha models will sell out quickly. | |
| See your nearest WaveRunner dealer for the full details on pricing, conditions and availability now. | |
| 19th August : Jetskier & Personal Watercraft Magazine. | |
| The
September Edition of
Jetskier & PW is on sale from all the usual stockists priced
£3.20.
Included in this edition are all the usual sections plus Maximum Performance - Aftermarket Parts Guide, Spicer gets his Wight Stripes, How to Pull A Coloured Fountain, The Greenest Ski In The World, Jetsport and Freestyle Reports, Win A Day Out Jetskiing and much much more. |
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| 18th August : 2009 WaveRunners Online. | |
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Introducing the 2009 range of Yamaha WaveRunners. |
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FZR |
| An Ultra High Performance sit down PWC designed for stand up riding. | |
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FZS |
| The high performance musclecraft with the versatility to tow. | |
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FX SHO |
| 2008 Watercraft of the Year - the most fully featured, technologically advanced, high performance PWC. | |
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FX High Output |
| An all new class-leader in features, performance and fuel efficiency. | |
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FX Cruiser SHO |
| 2008 Watercraft of the Year - the luxurious, high performance WaveRunner for the active family. | |
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FX Cruiser High Output |
| The all new fully featured performance cruiser. | |
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VX Cruiser |
| The best selling, comfortable and affordable PWC. | |
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VX Deluxe |
| A low priced but fully featured, family fun PWC. | |
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VX Sport |
| A very affordable PWC with the industry’s best 3 person fuel efficiency. | |
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Superjet |
| The best selling stand up in history. | |
| Check Out The Full Details At www.yamaha-motor.com | |
| 15th August : JSRA British Championship Results. | |
| Results from round four of the JSRA British Championships last weekend at Nitrojet are now online. |
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| Check them out at... | |
| 13th August : JSRA British Championship Pics. | |
| A selection of Jetmans images from Round 4 of the 2008 JSRA British Championship at a very wet Nitrojet at the weekend are now online. |
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Check them out in the Racing & Freestyle section of the Photo Gallery. |
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| *Please Note: These Images are intended for viewing only. Unauthorised reproduction is not permitted. | |
| 7th August : ATP Catalogue. | |
| The new Air Time Products catalogue is now available. |
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| Showcasing the complete range of ATP parts with photos, descriptions and prices. | |
| To get your FREE copy simply e-mail or call with your details. | |
| 6th August : Latest From BRP At Southampton. |
| BRP Recreational Products UK Ltd will be displaying a selection of products from the Sea-Doo range at stand (E60) during this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show, taking place from 12th – 21st September 2008. |
| Customers will be able to find out more about the Sea-Doo Watercraft, ranging from 130hp up to 255hp with the latest high performance ‘X’ models, launched in 2008 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sea-Doo brand. |
| Visitors to the stand will be able to check out the official PWC for sponsored rider and European Pro Wakeboarder, Matt Crowhurst. |
| Matt, who is heavily involved in the freesports competition and events scene, uses the Sea-Doo WAKE 215, designed and equipped for tow sports out of the box. Also on display from the 2008 Sea-Doo range, the GTI SE 155 sports a striking new spring green colour option. |
| Information will also be available on the wide choice of Sea-Doo sport boats, ranging from 15ft – 23ft for recreational boating and performance riding through to tow sports including wakeboarding. |
| On display will be the 180 Challenger SE, an 18ft (5.4m) craft that offers as much onboard space as many 20ft boats. |
| The BRP UK team will be on hand throughout Southampton to offer information on the Sea-Doo watercraft range. |
| Alternatively, please visit |
| www.brp.com |
| 4th August : Pair Rescued From Jetski Drama. |
| A Cleveland lifeboat crew rescued two men after their jetski broke down off the coast of Saltburn. |
| Redcar’s RNLI vessel Leicester Challenge 2 was launched at 4.15pm on Saturday, after the craft suffered a broken drive shaft and began taking in water. |
| By the time the rescue boat arrived, the vessel and its two riders had been washed ashore at the base of the cliffs at Saltburn, with the tide at its highest point. |
| A towline was rigged with the help of a council beach lifeguard and the two men were towed back to the beach at Saltburn with the craft. |
| The owner of the jetski was a 35-year-old man from Barrow-in-Furness and the other rider was his uncle, 48, from Thornaby. |
| The 48-year-old became ill after landing on the beach by the lifeboat and was taken to hospital with mild hypothermia. His condition was not thought to be serious. |
| Gazettelive.co.uk |
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