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27th January : SamcoSport Hoses From Line One.
Line One Distributors Ltd are now distributing SamcoSport Silicone Cooling Hoses specifically for the PWC market.
SamcoSport hoses are specifically designed to directly replace your Original Equipment hoses.
These premium quality, hand crafted, high performance silicone hoses work to greater levels of temperature & pressure - which is essential when you’re upgrading your engine’s performance.
On top of this, SamcoSport hoses further enhance the look of your engine bay over standard organic rubber hoses, as they are available in any one of the 7 standard SamcoSport colours: Blue: Black: Red: Green: Purple: Yellow: Orange.
SamcoSport have been producing high quality silicone hoses for 12 years, they are designed and produced within the UK and supply many high profile race teams, most famous being McClaren F1 Team.
3/8" Cooling Hose £24.95 per metre
1/2" Cooling Hose £27.95 per metre
3/4" Cooling Hose £29.95 per metre
To order call Line One Distributors Ltd on 01285 713888
www.lineonedist.co.uk

26th January : Jetski In Paradise.
Ever dreamed of taking your Jetski on a foreign holiday?
Well now you can!
Xtreme Action Events will transport your jetski to Ibiza for their end of season bash.
Running from 1st - 11th October
In association with Cala De Bou town council, Join Xtreme Action on the warm sunny isle.
Click on the brochure pages below...

www.xtremeaction.co.uk

22nd January : JSRA Class Survey.
With the 2010 season nearly upon us the Jet Sport Racing Association needs your feedback now!
Please take a moment to read through the proposed British Championship Class Survey at www.jsra.co.uk
and tick in order of choice the classes you intend competing in this summer.
Classes with less than five entries will either be dropped from the itinerary or merged with other classes
so it's important everyone makes an effort by spreading the word to your fellow competitors.
Please Note; For 2010 the JSRA Club championships will run alongside the British Championships under the name of Beginner Ski/Runabout class.
www.jsra.co.uk

17th January : Fossehill Freestyle Championship.

The Fossehill Freestyle Championships is back for 2010.

The popular championship's five rounds are going on the road this year.

As well as three rounds at the family run park at Brandsburton near Driffied, rounds two and four will visit Tyram Lakes, Doncaster and Marlow Lakes in Buckinghamshire.

Dates for the Championship are...

Round 1 April 17th Fosse Hill, East Yorkshire

Round 2 May 22nd Marlow Lakes, Buckinghamshire

Round 3 June 26th Fosse Hill, East Yorkshire

Round 4 July 24th Tyram Lakes, South Yorkshire

Round 5 September 11th Fosse Hill, East Yorkshire

www.fossehill.co.uk

16th January : Jetskier Rescued From Douglas Bay.

A surf rescue team from Douglas Coastguard was scrambled this morning (Saturday) after a jetskier hit problems in Douglas Bay.

He was washed onto the beach in heavy conditions shortly before midday after the Coastguard Marine Operations Centre was alerted.

Coastguard Officers checked the man for injuries but he survived his ordeal unscathed.

His jet ski was recovered from the beach.

The Coastguard says if anybody spots an emergency situation at sea, on the cliffs or on the coast, they should dial 999

ManxRadio.com

16th January : Yamaha WaveRunner Finance!
Yamaha is pleased to announce that it has a new finance offer available on its whole range of superb WaveRunner models.
You can now purchase any new WaveRunner model on 0% APR Typical finance over 2 years, with a minimum 30% deposit.
Get down to your local Authorised participating Yamaha WaveRunner Dealer now to turn your dream into a reality with this new finance deal, which gives you the opportunity to make the purchase of a brand new WaveRunner from the market leading line-up of VX, FX HO, FX SHO and FZ models, more affordable than you thought.
In addition to this fantastic finance deal, every WaveRunner comes with legendary Yamaha technology, service and back up alongside a 2 year warranty for real peace of mind.
For details on the full line-up of Yamaha WaveRunner models including the terms and conditions of this outstanding offer, log onto our website.
Alternatively, contact your nearest authorised participating Yamaha dealer,
but hurry - offer is for a limited period only!
www.yamaha-motor.co.uk

14th January : Making A Splash.

By Matthew Stanton

A Jet Ski centre will open on Canvey – thanks to two entrepreneurs.

Anton Weekes, 46, from Hadleigh, and Mick Cerson, 54, from Canvey, will launch the business at Smallgains Marina, The Point.

The centre will include showers, toilets, changing rooms and facilities to clean wet suits and flush-out the jet-skis’ engines.

Mr Cerson said: “All we are doing is opening our two slipways up to the general public but doing more than other places.

“No one else has toilets and showers.

We will have parking and even have a wet suit shower.

“Those with brand new engines and do not want to launch, we can launch for them.

“I am already getting e-mails from people in Suffolk and Norfolk asking for directions and nearby hotels, so our centre will bring tourism to the island.”

The businessmen, who own Mitchell Workboats and Cruisers at the site, plan to put a boat near Smallgains Buoy for others to rest on.

Those using the boat can rest and even have a barbecue.

Smallgains Marina will police the site and have a red and yellow card system for those causing problems.

The partners’ firm recently built a £1million luxury catamaran for Malaysian prince Tunku Ya’acob Bin Abdullah.

Jet-skis can already be launched from Wat Tyler Country Park, in Pitsea, and the beaches at Thorpe Bay and Shoebury.

To find out more e-mail canveyjetski@hotmail.com

Yellowad.co.uk

12th January : Plymouth Sail And Powerboat Show Dates Announced.

MDL owned and operated Queen Anne’s Battery marina announces the dates of this year’s Plymouth Sail and Power Show, which is taking place between Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th May 2010.

A highlight in the Plymouth spring boating calendar, the event has been running for over five years and offers a top weekend for boating and watersports enthusiasts and their families to enjoy.

The Plymouth Sail and Power Show provides an opportunity for visitors to see a fantastic collection of new and used boats, from PWC to RIBs, as well as on-water entertainment and family attractions.

Past exhibits have included a variety of craft from several ranges such as Bavaria Motor Boats, Jeanneau Yachts and Motorboats, Maritmo, Ribeye, Sealine Motor Boats and Beneteau Yachts to name a few.

Last year’s attractions included top wakeboarding action and exciting displays from one of the UK’s leading freestyle Jet Ski teams, Freestyle Asylum, as well as a competition for the chance to win a day’s sailing and much more.

The 2010 Show looks set to host another great line-up of exhibitors and entertainment.

Details will be updated at www.sailandpowershow.co.uk shortly.

11th January : Solent Skiers Take Home The Mic Randle Award 2010.

In recognition of their outstanding work and effort in the personal watercraft sector the Solent Skiers Association were presented with the Mic Randle Award 2010 at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show yesterday (10 January)

Presented by the Personal Watercraft Partnership (PWP), the Mic Randle Award is given to those who have contributed most to the safe development of the sport.

Chairman Andrew Norton congratulated the Solent Skiers Association (SSA) for raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity in the past six years describing them as a ‘model of a club.’

Theresa Stubbs, chairperson of the Solent Skiers Association said:

“We are really surprised and honoured to have won the Mic Randle Award.

We enjoy keeping the slipway open and setting up our events but we couldn’t have done it without our members or the local support we receive.”

The Solent Skiers Association protects the interests of PWC users launching from the Daedalus Slipway at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire.

The Mic Randle Award was created in memory of Mic Randle, one of the originators and pioneers of the PWC Training Course who sadly died in 2003.

Rya.org.uk

9th January : 2010 Jetski Accessories Catalogue From Line One.
Visit Lineonedist.co.uk and download the latest Catalogue from the largest source of Jetski Spare Parts & Accessories in Europe.
The 2010 Catalogue is packed with the latest Jetski equipment available Worldwide and features hundreds of new products too.
Line One have been supplying Jetski spare parts for over 25 years to both the trade and retail customers.
Their warehouse is always extensively stocked,
so when you place an order, they guarantee it will be processed, professionally packed and dispatched within 24hrs.
Click on the Catalogue, or at the link below to visit their website where you can download & view the new 2010 Jetski Spare Parts & Accessories Catalogue.
www.lineonedist.co.uk

9th January : Chris Neville Parry.

Chris Neville Parry, first Director of the PWP and a good friend to all involved with Personal Watercraft sadly lost his battle with cancer shortly after the arrival of the New Year.

Chris was the man responsible for persuading local authorities and those outside our world that PW are both fun and safe when managed correctly.

Chris' funeral is due to take place at 2pm on Friday 29th January at the Woodland Buriel Site in Cholderton, A338/A303 junction, 12 1/2 miles north of Salisbury.

Visit Chris' Caring Bridge Site at the link below to read the journal entries and leave your messages of condolence in the Guestbook.

R.I.P

CaringBridge.org

6th January : Special Marine Notice for 2010.

Registration of Vessels :

All vessels using the Shannon Navigation and the Erne System must be registered. Only open undecked boats with an engine of 15 horsepower or less, on the Shannon Navigation, and vessels of 10 horsepower or less, on the Erne System, are exempt.

Canal Permits

All vessels using the Grand and Royal Canals and the Barrow Navigation must have a current valid Permit displayed before being navigated or moored.

Events Held on the Waterways

All organised events taking place on the waterways must have the prior approval of Waterways Ireland. Application forms for this approval and the associated indemnity form may be had from the Inspectorate offices.

Berthing in Public Harbours

On the Shannon Navigation and the Shannon-Erne Waterway craft may berth in public harbours for five consecutive days or a total of seven days in any one month during the period 1 April to 31 October.

On the Erne System no vessel may berth at a public mooring for more than 48 hours without a four hour intermission.

Pump Out Berths

Masters of vessels should note that it is not permitted to berth at pump out stations.

Passenger Vessel Berths

Masters of vessels should not berth on passenger vessel berths where it is indicted that an arrival is imminent. Passenger vessels plying the navigations generally only occupy the berths to embark and disembark passengers and rarely remain on the berths for extended periods or overnight.

Lock Lead-in Jetties

Lead-in jetties adjacent to the upstream and downstream gates at lock chambers are solely for the purpose of craft waiting to use the lock and should not be used for long term berthing.

Vessel Wash

Vessel wash, that is, the wave generated by the passage of the boat through the water, can sometimes be large, powerful and destructive depending on the hull shape and engine power of the vessel. This wash can be detrimental to other users of the navigation when it strikes their craft or inundates the shoreline or riverbank. Masters are requested to frequently look behind and check the effect of their wash particularly when passing moored vessels, on entering harbours and approaching jetties and to be aware of people fishing or recreating on the riverbank.

Speed Restriction

A vessel or boat shall not be navigated on the Shannon Navigation at a speed in excess of 5kph when within 200 metres of a bridge, quay, jetty or wharf, when in a harbour or canal or when passing within 100 metres of a moored vessel or boat.

Vessels navigating the Shannon-Erne Waterway should observe the general 5 kph speed limit which applies along the waterway. This is necessary in order to prevent damage to the banks caused by excessive wash from vessels.

Vessels navigating the Erne System should observe the statutory 5kt / 6mph/10kph speed limit areas.

Bank Erosion

Narrow sections of all the navigations are particularly prone to bank erosion due to the large wash generated by some craft. Masters are requested to be vigilant and to slow down to a speed sufficient to maintain steerage when they observe the wash of their craft inundating the river banks.

Unusual Waterborne Activity

Unusual waterborne vessels may be encountered from time to time, such as, hovercraft or amphibious aircraft / seaplanes. Masters of such craft are reminded to apply the normal “Rule of the Road” when they meet conventional craft on the water and to allow extra room to manœuvre in the interest of safety.

Sailing Activity

Mariners will encounter large numbers of sailing dinghies from late June to August in the vicinity of Lough Derg, Lough Ree and Lower Lough Erne. Vessels should proceed at slow speed and with due caution and observe the rules of navigation when passing these fleets, as many of the participants are junior sailors under training.

Rowing and Canoeing

Mariners should expect to meet canoes and vessels under oars on any part of the navigations, either recreating, in training or in competition but more so in the vicinity of Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Coleraine, Enniskillen and Limerick. Masters are reminded to proceed at slow speed and especially to reduce their wash to a minimum when passing these craft as they can be easily upset and swamped due to their very low freeboard. Persons in charge of canoes are reminded of the inherent danger to these craft associated with operating close to weirs and sluice gates and other navigation infrastructure when high flow rates pertain and large volumes of water are moving through the navigations due to general flood conditions or very heavy localised precipitation.

Fast Powerboats and Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis)

Masters of Fast Powerboats (speed greater than 17kts) and Personal Watercraft (e.g.Jet Skis) are reminded of the inherent dangers associated with high speed on the water and especially in the confines of small bays and narrow sections of the navigations. Keeping a proper look-out, 01 January 2010 making early alterations to course and /or reducing speed will avoid conflict with slower vessels using the navigation.

Age Restrictions

In the Republic of Ireland you have to be at least 16 years of age to operate a PWC e.g Jetski and 12 years of age or over to operate a vessel with more than a 5 hp engine.

Prohibition on Swimming

Swimming in the navigable channel, particularly at bridges, is dangerous and is prohibited due to the risk of being run over by a vessel underway in the navigation.

Towing Waterskiers, Wakeboarders, Doughnuts etc

Masters of vessels engaged in any of these activities are reminded of the manoeuvring constraints imposed upon their vessel by the tow and of the added responsibilities that they have to the person(s) being towed. These activities should be conducted in areas which are clear of conflicting traffic. In addition, a look-out should be carried to keep the tow under observation at all times.

Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s)

In the Republic of Ireland all persons on board any craft of less than 7m (23 ft) must wear a lifejacket or PFD while on board an open craft or on the deck of a decked craft that is not made fast to the shore. This requirement also applies to Personal Watercraft Craft and any vessel or object being towed e.g. waterskier, wakeboarder, doughnut, banana etc.

Danger Area

The attention of mariners is drawn to the Army Firing Range situated in the vicinity of buoys No’s 2 and 3, on Lough Ree in the Shannon Navigation.

Shannon Navigation, Portumna Swing Bridge Tolls

No attempt should be made by Masters’ of vessels to pay the bridge toll while making way through the bridge opening. Payment will only be taken by the Collector from Masters when they are secured alongside the jetties North and South of the bridge.

Shannon Navigation, Abbey River and Sarsfield Lock, Limerick

The attention of all users of this stretch of the Shannon Navigation is drawn to the published notices regarding navigation. Users are advised to contact the Ardnacrusha Power station before commencing their transit of this part of the river to ascertain how many turbines are currently running. It is advised NOT to undertake a voyage if more than one turbine is operating, due to the increased velocity of flow in the navigation, which can be dangerous. This situation may also arise when flood conditions prevail. Further, passage of Sarsfield Lock should be booked on 353-87-7972998, on the day prior to travel and it should be noted also that transit is not possible two hours either side of low water.

Lower Bann Navigation

The attention of all users is drawn to the “Users Code for the Lower Bann”, in particular to that section covering “Flow in the River” outlining the dangers for users both on the banks and in the navigation associated with high flow rates when the river is in spate. Canoeists should consult and carry a copy of the “Lower Bann Canoe Trail” guide issued by the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland.

Overhead Power Lines

The attention of all is drawn to the dangers associated with overhead power lines especially sailing vessels and dinghys. Vigilance is required especially in the vicinity of slipways and dinghy parks. Fishermen are also reminded that a minimum ground distance of 30 metres should be maintained from overhead power lines when using rod and line.

Submarine Cables and Pipes

Masters of vessels are reminded not to anchor their vessels in the vicinity of submarine cables or pipes in case they foul their anchor or damage the cables or pipes

Caution to be Used in Reliance upon Aids to Navigation

The aids to navigation depicted on charts comprise a system of fixed and floating aids to navigation with varying degrees of reliability. Therefore, prudent mariners will not rely solely on any single aid to navigation, particularly a floating aid to navigation. With respect to buoys, the buoy symbol is used to indicate the approximate position of the buoy body and the ground tackle which secures it to the lake or river bed. The approximate position is used because of the practical limitations in positioning and maintaining buoys in precise geographical locations. These limitations include, but are not limited to, inherent imprecision in fixing methods, prevailing atmospheric and lake/river conditions, the slope of and the material making up the lake/river bed, the fact that the buoys are moored to varying lengths of chain, and the fact that the buoy body and/or ground tackle positions are not under continuous surveillance. Due to the forces of nature, the position of the buoy body can be expected to shift inside and outside the charted symbol. Buoys and perches are also moved out of position by those mariners who use them to moor up to instead of anchoring. Further, a vessel attempting to pass close by always risks collision with a yawing buoy or with the obstruction that the buoy or beacon / perch marks.

C J Lawn Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
Athlone: Enniskillen:
Tel: + 353 (0)90 6494232 +44 (0)28 66322836
Fax: + 353 (0)90 6494147

BYMNews.com

5th January : Jet-ski Centre To Lure Tourists Back To Canvey.

By Paul Offord

Two businessmen hope to attract tourists back to Canvey by opening a jet-ski centre on the island.

Anton Weekes, 46, from Hadleigh, and Mick Cerson, 54, from Canvey, are setting up the jet-ski launch centre at Smallgains Marina, off the Point.

They are installing showers, toilets, changing rooms, and facilities to clean wet suits and flush-out the jet-skis’ engines.

The business partners already run a boatbuilding business at the marina, where they are building a new boat which will be left permanently in the middle of the estuary for jet-skiers to take a break.

Mr Cerson said: “From the feedback I’ve been getting already, I think this is going to be a real draw for Canvey, which will hopefully bring in a lot of tourists.

“Jet-skiing is big business and I’ve already had people from Suffolk e-mailing me to say they’d like to stay here for a weekend. I told them we have a nice hotel on the island.

“Our boat in the middle of the estuary will be a rest station for the jet-skiers.

They will be able to pull up when they get tired, relax on board, sunbathe, and even have a barbecue if they want.”

Mr Cerson added jet-skis can already be launched from Wat Tyler Country Park, in Pitsea, and the beaches at Thorpe Bay and Shoebury.

However, he believes his centre will be the first to specifically cater for jet-skiers.

Mr Cerson said: “My nephew has a jet-ski and told me they used to launch into Benfleet Creek, but that isn’t allowed anymore.

If people launch from the beaches or the park, they do it off their own back. I think we will be unique, as we’ll be fully licensed and offer all the support facilities.

“We’re even putting together a guide for the jet-skiers, with advice such as they must be fully insured and keep away from nesting birds.”

Mr Cerson’ and Mr Weekes’ boatbuildling firm, called Mitchell Workboats and Cruisers, recently built a £1million luxury catamaran for Malaysian prince Tunku Ya’acob Bin Abdullah.

To find out more about the Jet- ski centre, e-mail canveyjetski@hotmail.com

Echo-News.co.uk

5th January : How Can I Convince Them My Husband Is Dead?

By Claire Lewis

A South Yorkshire woman whose husband disappeared on a jet-skiing trip over a year ago is having to fight for a 'presumption of death' certificate to get his affairs in order.

Mum-of-two Jacqui Hoyland, aged 44, lost her husband Jeremy in October 2008 when he went missing off the coast of Bali.

The 41-year-old internationally renowned jet-skier was measuring a race course when he disappeared.

He had set off with a group of friends and was bringing up the rear when he ran into difficulties and failed to return to dry land with the others.

Jeremy made a number of SOS calls from sea but his body and jet ski were never found, leaving his wife Jacqui with the task of having to convince insurers and financial companies her husband is dead.

After a year she was eventually issued with an international death certificate but has now been told British companies need a UK 'presumption of death certificate' before they can sort out her husband's affairs.

Jacqui, from Penistone, has now instructed a legal team to help her convince the British courts her husband is dead.

But without a certificate she may have to wait seven years before the death is accepted.

"It is an absolute nightmare," she said.

"Until I have a certificate that is recognised in this country I can't get anything sorted - my mortgage has gone up because I can't arrange a new deal because the policy is a joint one with Jeremy.

"I am also getting Inland Revenue bills each month because they won't accept that he is dead.

"To get a certificate these companies need a file which has to be prepared for the British courts in which we have to convince them that there is no way Jeremy could have survived.

"Without a certificate I may have to wait seven years to get this financial mess sorted out.

"There is no reason why the judge who looks at this case should not find it credible but it is out of our hands now.

We have done everything possible to provide the facts to prove what happened."

TheStar.co.uk

1st January : Happy New Year.
2009 was a tough year for PW, here's to a much better 2010.
Happy New Year.
JMUK

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