| 26th
February : Wavefest Kicks Off In Poole. |
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Yamaha is
delighted to announce that the first of its 2009 Wavefests, will be
taking place at Offshore Performance in Poole, Dorset.
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Offshore
Performance, who have recently become an Authorised Yamaha Dealer for
WaveRunners, will have their Wavefest event on the weekend of the 14th
and 15th March down at Salterns Marina in Poole.
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Situated
right near the slipway in the marina with on-site changing facilities,
tea and coffee in the near-by chandlery, Offshore Performance are in
the perfect position to offer test rides on Yamaha’s fantastic range
of demo craft including the stunning new FZR with its 1812cc,
supercharged engine and lightweight NanoXcel hull, the luxury FX
Cruiser SHO and the legendary Superjet.
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If it all
becomes a bit too much for you and find yourself desperate to splash
your hardearned on one Yamaha’s cutting edge models, the Offshore
Performance staff will be on hand to show you just how easy and
economical it can be to own a Yamaha WaveRunner.
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In addition,
with Yamaha’s Easy Rider finance offer giving you the opportunity to
enjoy 2 years credit at 0% Typical APR, now has never been an easier
or better time to buy!
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So whether
you’re a seasoned Personal Watercraft user looking to up-grade to
the latest Yamaha for the 2009 season or a complete novice wanting to
experience the thrill of riding a WaveRunner, check out the Offshore
Performance website at www.offshoretoys.co.uk
for more details on their Wavefest or give them a call on 01202
722632 to book your free test ride.
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For further
details on the full range of Yamaha WaveRunners make sure you visit
the Yamaha website at...
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www.yamaha-motor.co.uk
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| 26th
February : 2009 Yamaha Wavefest. |
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Yamaha is excited to announce
the release of its Wavefest dates for 2009.
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Yamaha will
be taking its Wavefest team and demonstration WaveRunner fleet,
including the stunning new FZR, to a number of its authorised dealers
throughout the UK.
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Yamaha
Wavefest events are a fantastic opportunity for experienced and novice
Personal Watercraft users alike, to test ride the latest offerings
from the PWC market leader.
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Better still,
if you’ve never experienced the buzz and excitement of riding a
Personal Watercraft, this is the perfect opportunity to do so in a
safe environment and under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor.
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The following 2009 dates have
been confirmed:
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Offshore Performance – www.offshoretoys.co.uk
– Sat 14th & Sun 15th March
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Watercraft World Superstore
– www.watercraftworld.ltd.uk
- Sat 28th March
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Fosse Hill Jet Ski Centre –
www.fossehill.co.uk
- Sat 25th & Sun 26th April
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The Boat Shop – www.the-boat-shop.com
- Sun 3rd May & Mon 4th May
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Six Hills Jet Ski Centre – www.sixhills-jetski.co.uk
- Sat 16th May
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Beach Rock Leisure – www.beachrockleisure.co.uk
- Sat 30th & Sun 31st May
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So if you’re looking to
upgrade to the latest Yamaha or you’ve always wanted to try a
Personal Watercraft, make sure you check out the Yamaha website for
the latest information on our stunning range of WaveRunners and to
find out where your nearest Wavefest event is taking place.
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www.yamahamotor.co.uk
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| 25th
February : ATP Waterbox. |
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Finally what you’ve all
been waiting for, a Waterbox which delivers power without the need to
block your ears.
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The ATP designed and
manufactured aluminium Waterbox offers a massive increase in power and
throttle response over the OEM Waterbox, it even offers a good power
gain over the previous best known & selling Waterbox.
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The Waterbox is designed to
optimize space and be a simple & perfect fit in the SuperJet hull.
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Exhaust noise is slightly
louder & deeper than stock therefore does not annoy the neighbours
or fellow riders.
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Tried, tested and proven to
perfection by the UK ‘s most fastidious Freestylers.
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Power increases seen
throughout the engine specification range.
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Yamaha SJ 96+
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Product Code: ATPWBX
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Price: £134.73 (ex. VAT)
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www.airtimeproducts.co.uk
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| 24th
February : Yamaha Introduce Lifestyle Centres. |
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Yamaha is
excited to announce that after the phenomenal success of its ‘Motorcycle
Apparel Centres’ in 2008, it has now introduced ‘Lifestyle Centres’
to its WaveRunner dealer network to cope with the increasing demand
for its cutting edge range of marine apparel and accessories.
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A Yamaha ‘Lifestyle
Centre’ is an Authorised Yamaha WaveRunner dealer which specialises
in stocking a comprehensive range of Yamaha marine apparel and
accessories, on display for you to ‘see-touch-try’ before you buy.
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Yamaha and
its dealers understand that its customers like to see and feel the
superior quality of the Yamaha products as well as try them on for
size and fit before buying and when visiting a Yamaha ‘Lifestyle
Centre’, that’s exactly what happens.
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So whether
you’re looking for a casual jacket to wear around the marina or you
need a new ‘shorty’ wetsuit for the coming summer, a ‘Lifestyle
Centre’ is the place to find it.
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Currently
there are three ‘Lifestyle Centres’ in the UK where you can
immerse yourself in a world of Yamaha marine apparel and accessories:
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Jet Products – www.jetproducts.co.uk
- County Tyrone - 028 8165 8668
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Jetcraft Performance Ltd – www.jetcraft.co.uk
- Stoke on Trent - 01782 768511
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Six Hills Jet Ski Centre Ltd
– www.sixhills–jetski.co.uk
- Leicestershire - 01664 434080
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Alternatively, check out the
website at (www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessories)
to discover the full 2009 Yamaha marine apparel and accessories range.
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‘Always Insist on Genuine’
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www.yamaha-motor.co.uk
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| 19th
February : Accident-Prone Setanta Sports Presenter Charlotte
'Action' Jackson Breaks Her Nose Jet-Skiing. |
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Her nickname is 'Action'
Jackson. But maybe sports presenter Charlotte Jackson should be
renamed Traction.
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The television
presenter was left bandaged and bruised -and not for the first time -
after narrowly escaping serious injury in a jet-skiing accident.
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Accident prone Charlotte, 28,
has racked up an impressive number of injuries during her lifetime.
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She has broken her metatarsal
playing football, her leg skiing, her arm (twice) horse riding, her
fingers playing lacrosse. And, when she was just two years old,
she broke her collar bone.
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And now she can add a broken
nose to the list.
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She laughed: 'My nose was one
bone in my body I hadn't broken!'
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The attractive presenter, who
works for cable channel Setanta, was jet-skiing in Dubai Marina when
the wake of another boat unsteadied her jet-ski causing it to hit the
water hard.
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Charlotte, who was visiting
her TV producer boyfriend Chris Welsby in Dubai, lost her footing,
smacking her face into the handlebars and her jaw on the side of the
seat.
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The accident resulted in a
broken nose and badly bruised jaw and body.
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Swollen and sore, the
presenter spent the night in hospital in Jumeirah where she had her
nose re-set and stitches inside her mouth.
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For the remainder of her
holiday Charlotte was forced to drink through a straw and eat soup.
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She said: 'I thought it would
be a great diet , but as soon as I could eat "proper" food,
I did - and kept eating constantly!
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'It obviously ruined the
holiday - and when I did venture out - I got some funny looks.
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In the end I didn't want to
go out during daylight hours in case I scared the kids!'
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She added: “I was really
worried how I would look when all the swelling went down!”
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DailyMail.co.uk
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| 19th
February : TV Host Injured In Jet-Ski Crash. |
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By Cara Lee
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Sexy sports presenter
Charlotte Jackson has survived a horrific jet-skiing crash in Dubai.
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The Setanta anchor was
visiting her boyfriend, TV producer Chris Welsby, a couple of weeks
ago when she went jet-skiing in Dubai Marina – and was involved in a
smash with another boat.
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The impact of the collision
made her lose her footing, smacking her face into the handlebars and
her jaw on the side of the seat
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It left her with a broken
nose and badly bruised jaw and body, which meant she had to have her
nose re-set and stitches put inside her mouth in hospital.
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For the remainder of her
holiday Charlotte was forced to drink through a straw and eat soup.
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Talking about her ordeal, the
28-year-old said:
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“It obviously ruined the
holiday and when I did venture out I got some funny looks. In the end
I didn't want to go out during daylight hours, in case I scared the
kids!
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“I was really worried how I
would look when all the swelling went down.”
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TheSun.co.uk
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| 18th
February : N&C Superjet Offer. |
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2008 Yamaha Superjet on
Indespension Trailer
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Only £5000
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Yamaha Finance Available - 0%
over 24 Months
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Limited Stock!
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New
lightweight deep strake hull with wider front section.
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Pump
and riding plate moved back for longer waterline length.
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New
rider position gives lean-forward posture ideal for racing.
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New
design handle pole to suit competition posture.
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Hyper-flow
jet pump and new adjustable steering nozzle.
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Stainless
steel impeller developed from racing feedback.
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New
Yamaha Racing colours.
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www.ncjetski.co.uk
0151 6910006
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| 18th
February : WaveRunners At The 2009
Boat, Caravan & Outdoor Show. |
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Yamaha is
pleased to announce that it has a range of its 2009 WaveRunners on
display at this years National Boat, Caravan & Outdoor Show at
Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, running from 17th – 22nd
February (www.boatandcaravan.co.uk).
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The show
really is a one stop shop of all that’s best in the world of powered
craft, with outboards, trailerable boats and Personal Watercraft all
on show, there is a craft to suit every different boating need.
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Situated just
inside the main entrance to Hall 1 on stand 1252, the line up includes
the awesome new FZR supersport model, offering exceptional performance
with its four cylinder 1812cc Supercharged engine and new designed
lightweight hull which utilises Yamaha's award winning new NanoXcel
material.
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Other
WaveRunner models on show include the luxurious FX Cruiser SHO, the
new for ’09 FX HO with its 1.8 litre fuel injected engine, the ever
popular VX Deluxe and of course the legendary Superjet stand up
competition model.
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With so much
choice, there is only one manufacturer for your new Personal
Watercraft and that’s Yamaha.
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If you would
like to find out more about our fantastic range of products, get down
to the National Boat, Caravan & Outdoor show or go online and
visit our website at...
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www.yamaha-motor.co.uk.
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| 17th
February : UIM-SPES Aquabike European Championship 2009. |
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Monaco, Monday February 16th
2009.
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After a year
of work, making contacts and meetings, Wednesday 11 March was held in
the offices of the SPES in Monaco, a historic meeting in the presence
of
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Jean- Marie Lhomme President of the French Powerboating Federation,
Jacques Ruggieri Vice-President of the French Powerboating Federation,
José Miguel Martínez Castejón President of the Real Federacion
Española de Motonáutica, Francisco Pita President Federação
Portuguesa de Jet Ski, Claude Zapata Organizer and member of the U.I.M.
Aquabike Commission and Mauro and Fabio Ravenna U.I.M. Aquabike
Promoters.
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During this
meeting it was decided to unify the European Championship of Aquabike
under the aegis of the Union Internationale Motonautique and put an
end to the divisions of the past and award titles recognized by the
Olympic Committee and by all the Nationals Ministries of Sports.
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The National
Federations present and the Belgian Powerboat Federation will organize
a race on their territory by following the rules of the UIM-SPES and
ensuring a TV coverage with an international distribution.
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Here is the schedule of the
UIM-SPES Aquabike European Championship 2009:
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Spain San Javier (Murcia)
8/9/10 May 2009
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Namur Belgium (tbc) 26/27/28
June 2009
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Portugal Mirandela 24/25/26
July 2009
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France Beaulieu sur Mer
11/12/13 September 2009
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As Promoter
of the U.I.M. Aquabike I want to thank the President of the Union
Internationale Motonautique, Raffaele Chiulli, which supported firmly,
but with a wide spirit of opening, the fundamental role of the
international institution he represents, only entity authorized to
issue, through its promoter, Continental and World titles.
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His greetings
through direct telephone to all the participants of the meeting was
greatly appreciated.
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I thank
Jean-Marie Lhomme for his guidance and equity, Jacques Ruggieri who
accepted under general demand, the role of coordinator between the
various entities, Jean François Modoux General Commissioner and
Chairman of the Aquabike Committee for his constant involvement,
Claude Zapata who supported the project with the pilots and also for
them help, Didier Navarro, Michel Bulteau, Pascal Barriac, Alberto
Monti, Gilles Poret, Sandor Vagott, Scott Frazier IJSBA President, the
journalists and of course all the pilots who had been waiting for this
from a long time.
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The other races of the
U.I.M.-S.P.E.S. Aquabike for 2009 are:
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Rallyjet European
Championship in Spain on 15/16/17 May 2009
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Classpro World Championship
in France in Porto Vecchio on 5/6/7 June 2009
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Rallyjet World Championship
in Guadeloupe the 18/19/20/21 June 2009
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Offshore World Championship
in Cavalaire on 18/19/20 September 2009
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Together we
have lit the torch and all together, I am sure despite the crisis, we
can finally make our sport great.
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Mauro Ravenna
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U.I.M. Aquabike Promoter
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www.aquabike.net
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| 14th
February : Extreme Pie Snow Sale. |
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ExtremePie, Europe's biggest
online surf/snow/skate store, sale
has now started.
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Great reductions on many
items including technical jackets, snow pants, boots, bindings &
snowboards.
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Many Other Lines Reduced By
Up To 70%.
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Hundreds of items including:
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Jackets, Hoodies, Sweaters,
Shoes, Hats, Bags, Accessories, T-Shirts, Shorts, Wetsuits.
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Free Delivery On Orders Over
£50* with next day and two day delivery options available to those
who can't wait more than a few days
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*UK Mainland Only
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| 11th
February : The New Yamaha FZS Is
Now Available. |
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After the
recent arrival of the stunning new FZR, Yamaha is pleased to announce
that its passenger friendly stable mate, the awesome FZS, 3-seater is
now available and in a choice of two colours, Stealth Black or Crimson
Red Metallic.
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Featuring the
same punchy, supercharged 1812cc power plant and revolutionary
lightweight NanoXcel hull as the FZR, the FZS offers the same
adrenalin and excitement with the additional capability of carrying
two passengers.
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Just some of the quality
features included on this new model are QSTS (Quick Shift Trim
System), YSSS (Yamaha Sound Suppression System) and remote security,
in addition to the telescopic steering which is unique to Yamaha’s
flagship FZ models.
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As well as
all these quality touches, the FZS is backed up by a 2 year warranty.
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With Yamaha’s
0% APR Typical ‘Easy Rider’ finance offer extended until 31st
March, rush down to you local Authorised Yamaha dealer now because
they are not going to hang around!
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To find out
where you nearest Authorised Yamaha WaveRunner dealer is located and
for more information on the FZS and the rest of the fantastic Yamaha
WaveRunner model range, check out our website...
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www.yamaha-motor.co.uk
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| 8th
February : Charity Ride. |
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Fancy Getting Together with
other Jetskiers for one of the biggest jetski events in the UK?
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30th - 31st May 2009
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If
you're a dedicated jetskier, or just someone with a personal
watercraft who wants to give it a go, then this event is for you.
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Over
100 jetskiers get the opportunity to jetski an escorted coastal course
of 100km.
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This
event is not a race, but will be a challenge for all who take part and
a chance to get together with others who share your love of the sport.
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The
weekend will also include a fantastic social evening and the
chance to go out on other skis and toys.
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In
taking part you will be helping others - proceeds from this event
will be donated to MACMILLAN CANCER
SUPPORT.
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This
is a charity which effects everyone in one way or another.
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Beach
Rock Leisure lost a true friend on Christmas Day 2008 she was a rock,
a fantastic mother to her four boys and adored her jetskiing
whatever the weather.
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Nick and I made a promise to
her that we would run an event and raise money for her chosen charity.
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Therefore lets please make it
the biggest and bestest of events.
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Macmillan provide practical,
medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer
care.
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Cancer affects us all. We can
all help.
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This unique event takes place
on the beautiful Norfolk Coast at Sea Palling where the jetskiing is
second to none, it has huge sandy beaches, parking for 1,000 vehicles
and overnight accommodation in the area to suit every pocket.
This is the ideal venue for an event of this size.
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If
you would like to take part, all we ask is for you to pay a £20.00
registration fee, and then raise a minimum of £150.00 in donations
for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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We
will send you out a Registration Form and Sponsorship Form to help
encourage friends, family and colleagues to support you.
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To
receive further information on the event call Gayle or Nick Deary and
Beach Rock Leisure, Beach Road, Sea Palling, Norfolk, NR12 0AL
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or
telephone on 01692 598000
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or
email at nick@beachrockleisure.com
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For
more information about the charity go to www.macmillan.org.uk.
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BeachrockLeisure.com
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| 5th
February : Jet Ski Death Accidental. |
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A Coroner has called on
jet-ski riders to wear helmets after the death of a Wigan woman in
Canada.
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Widow Pauline Moore, a
62-year-old retired carer from Whelley, near Wigan, died instantly
after the two-seat jet-ski she was riding across McKay Lake, in
Bracebridge, north of Toronto, hit submerged rocks.
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Mrs Moore, who wasn't wearing
a helmet, was thrown off the machine into the rocks. She suffered
massive head injuries and died instantly last August.
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An inquest in Bolton was told
that she had swerved to avoid a stationary boat and may have been
blinded by the sun's glint off the water.
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Deputy coroner Alan Walsh
urged all jet-ski riders to wear helmets.
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Recording a verdict of
accidental death he said: "Wearing headgear is as important on a
jet-ski as it is on a motorbike. Anybody riding jet-skis should be
aware of the dangers and wear headgear."
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The inquest was told that Mrs
Moore, who was wearing a lifejacket, had no formal marine training and
hazards in the lake were not clearly marked.
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However the Canadian
authorities also concluded that she died as the result of an accident.
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Mrs Moore's brother, Ronald
Stanway, said she was staying with friends and her niece, Karen Luongo,
in a rented lakeside cottage during a five-week trip.
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Her husband Kevin, a former
miner, died two and a half years ago and Mr Stanway said his sister,
who was born in Rochdale and was a former pub landlady at the Grapes
in Heywood, was beginning to enjoy life again after his death. He also
backed the deputy coroner's call for improved jet-ski safety.
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Speaking after the inquest Mr
Stanway said: "I would urge everyone, especially tourists
visiting foreign countries, to take great care when taking part in all
water sports.
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Grief
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"She was a fit and
healthy lady. From the time that her husband died and the initial
grief she was starting to live life."
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The inquest was told that Mrs
Moore had been out on the jet-ski twice the previous day.
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Mr Stanway said it appeared
she was dazzled by the sun and crashed after she swerved to avoid the
boat, in which a man with his two children were sitting. All three
witnessed the crash.
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Mr Stanway said: "She
had swerved at some stage and collided with submerged rocks. She died
instantly. There have been all sorts of rumours flying around but
those are the facts."
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The inquest was told that her
body was found by her niece's husband. Mrs Moore had not been drinking
and there was no suggestion that the jet-ski was faulty.
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Mr Walsh said he had no
jurisdiction to order authorities in Canada to consider clearly
marking dangerous stretches of water or introducing compulsory helmet
legislation.
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He said: "It appears to
be accepted that she did not have any marine training, but then most
people who go on jet-skis abroad do not. Clearly, they can be very
dangerous."
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