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In our Freestyle exhibition, we got a peek at the future in the amateur division with Johnny Leftly edging out Daniel Martin by a mere one tenth of a point to hold the advantage going into Sundays second run. The pro class was not nearly as close with defending IJSBA National Champion Jeremy Parr on a borrowed boat being dominated by the XScream, Bluefox, Hydro-Turf pilot Jason Stoyer. The Destroyer looked as good as I have ever seen him, even tossing a three flip combination in his run twice, once in about 3 feet of water.

London, Thursday, 17th May 2012 - Sea-Doo manufacturer BRP and London-based promoter Powerboat P1 have teamed up to unveil the first one-make series for off-shore personal watercraft with the introduction of the all new Sea-Doo Challenge UK 2012. The new series will run concurrently within P1’s burgeoning AquaX UK Championship with all Sea-Doo riders eligible to challenge for honours in the new single-marque series as well as their own horsepower class. “AquaX is clearly moving forward with double the number of riders this year, so we feel now is the right time to launch a Sea-Doo series”, commented Tommi Salonen, BRP’s Regional Commercial Manager UK and Ireland. “The Sea-Doo Challenge will appeal to the riders of Sea-Doo watercraft in the recreational and musclecraft category right up to the high powered new RXP-X 260. I am sure it will grow stronger throughout the 2012 season.” Owners of Sea-Doo watercraft score challenge points as well as AquaX championship points within their specific horsepower class as organisers anticipate more Sea-Doo riders than ever will take part in Britain’s only national championship held on the sea. A substantial prize fund is being finalised and details will be available shortly. There are 10 points scoring races at the five AquaX race meetings, and entrants will count their best four scores towards their total, to allow riders the maximum opportunity to feature in the title race. “We have wanted to introduce something for a ski manufacturer for some time, so I am delighted Sea-Doo is coming aboard as it confirms the rising stature of the P1 AquaX series”, commented AquaX Championship Manager Lisa Barsby. “Around 30% of this year’s 22+ field ride Sea-Doo skis so the new Sea-Doo Challenge UK is a major boost for our competitors.” Sea-Doo Challenge UK Boost For Newcomers: The introduction of the new Sea-Doo Challenge UK is not the only initiative from the partnership between Powerboat P1 and Sea-Doo as alongside the new series is a nationwide promotion to attract new riders into jet sport. For the remainder of the season unlimited free entries will be given to riders with every new Sea-Doo purchased in 2012 via the UK dealer network. Sea-Doo will also be along to all five AquaX championship rounds with a display area plus a demo fleet of skis for people to try from the second round in Hull onwards. In Plymouth the Sea-Doo fleet will be provided by local dealer Tony Hole Marine.

Everyone knows that personal watercraft racing has becoming a very expensive sport the last couple of years however riders and teams do their best in order to give their attendance to most of the international events. Akropolis Jet Raid is on the way and 40 riders have already completed their application forms. The international riders will have the opportunity to gain new experiences by racing on the Greek sea. This is the list of riders who already checked in: Hakan Karragac, Chabai Nordine, Cohnen Rauner, Jorissen Jerry, Vidal, Guillermo Stankievich, Stephane Lorand, Teddy Pons, Jean-Bruno Pastorello, Lorenzo Ferrer, Amador Ferrer, Fabrizio Lanza, Juan Delgado, Nicol Loduca, Andres Gregorini, Ente Sylvain, Marc Balseaux, Vincent Constanza, Akis Malouchos, Gaston Diaz, Martin Diaz, George Vassilakis, Paudo Dias, Vanhoof Thierry, Manos Pannousis, Axel Tottewitz, Robert Tottewitz, Patricia Mosselman, Philippe Mosselman, Julio Perez, Alvaro Diaz, Casa, Andreas Kubatzk, Tomas Pazler.

Christophe Girello of TechOneRacing which is based in Lake Havasu City has actually finished another project for his friend Chris Mac Clugage. The particular craft features a Bullett Racing Gen2 equipped with a triple cylinder Kawasaki power plant. It has not been confirmed whether this hull is a Gen2 or a Gen2.2 (wider tray) or even an experimental Gen2.3. However it is interesting that Chris is planning to compete on a Gen2 hull since in the past he had stated that he does not like the way it reacts and in general its peculiar characteristics. Anyways, we wish him best of luck to Panama City race.

Mark Gerner and John Belton of PWCOFFSHORE.COM Racing to ride PWC / Jet Skis 235 miles across the open ocean on Kawasaki ULTRA LX Jet Skis from Santa Barbara, Ca to Coronado (San Diego, Ca.) on Jet Ski’s in one day to honor our wounded and deceased veterans. They are doing so in pursuit of exposure of the three charities below and your donations directly to these charities. Click the attachment sigh to read the full Press Release.

This weekend, we will have the TIWGP covered and broadcast like never before! If you can't make it to the TV to watch the race, don't worry. That's because you won't miss a thing just by watching the livestream of TIWGP at http://www.tiwgp.com/live Click the attachment sign to view the TV schedule.

London, 8 May, 2012 - AquaX freestyler Jack Moule is appearing on national television again this week when the 17-year old sensation is featured on BBC One’s flagship children’s show Blue Peter. Now a professional jet ski freestyle champion, Jack first appeared on the world’s longest-running children’s show when he was just 14 years old and now he’s back to report on his progress in the sport. “I’ve won three more titles since I first appeared on Blue Peter and have also joined up with P1 and AquaX”, said Jack during a break from filming with the Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton. “My big aim for this year is preparing for the World Finals in the USA later this year.” Currently ranked 2nd in the world, Jack from Harpenden will be appearing at all five P1 Grands Prix of the Sea starting in Plymouth on 19/20th May. He’ll be wowing the crowds with his trademark array of freestyle tricks including jaw dropping 'loop the loop' back flips and 'corkscrew' barrel rolls. The first showing of Blue Peter featuring Jack is this Thursday, 10th May at 17.45 on CBBC, with a repeat on BBC One at 16.30 on Friday, 11th May. P1 AquaX will be presenting an outstanding double bill for spectators at its Plymouth and Eastbourne Grands Prix of the Sea with the addition of a second freestyler Darren Sedge (Great Notley, Essex) alongside Jack.