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PSP Southampton Boat Show has replaced Liverpool as the final destination on this season’s P1 AquaX UK calendar in a move which will see Britain’s leading personal watercraft series perform in front of tens of thousands of fans attending the opening weekend of the Show on 15th/16th September. The much anticipated PSP Southampton Boat Show is an on-water, outdoor celebration of all things boating. Providing real experiences both on and off the water, it is attended by some 120,000 boaters, the marine industry and a wide range of people who simply love watersports. Over 1000 boats are expected, more than 300 afloat in the Show’s stunning marina adjoining Mayflower Park, with all boats accessible for show-goers to board. The Show is designed for visitors to get a taste of boating and there will be a variety of powerboats, high speed RIBS and sailing craft which visitors can book to have a go on for free. The AquaX championship finale will be held on the course on Southampton Water used for the opening round last year. Riders will have the opportunity to parade in front of the Boat Show crowds either before or directly after the races. “Southampton always feels like our home venue as we do so much testing, training and demonstrations in the Solent so it is natural for us to race in the city”, said Championship Manager, Lisa Barsby. The AquaX finale was originally planned to return to Liverpool along with SuperStock UK powerboats but the cancellation of the River Festival and tidal issues left promoter Powerboat P1 no choice but to look for an alternative. “Liverpool was a great host venue in 2011 and we’d have loved to race in the city again this year, but it has just become too difficult to organise this time around”, added Lisa. The P1 Southampton Grand Prix of the Sea will have a specially designed, spectator friendly course for the SuperStock races, which will take place beside the Show marina, with AquaX close by on Southampton Water. The format of the final event remains the same as all other AquaX rounds, commencing with the Super Pole qualifying race and two points-scoring rounds. AquaX UK and SuperStock UK confirmed 2012 race calendar: 19/20 May, Plymouth; 16/17 June, Hull; 14/15 July, Eastbourne; 25/26 August, Cowes; 15/16 September, Southampton. For further media information, please contact Simon North, Grovewood PR Ltd on 0203 179 1959 (office), 07979 498559 (mobile) or email simon@grovewood.co.uk

Australia's jet skiing community is in mourning after the death of a top young rider at the sport's national championships on the Gold Coast. Joseph Scaturchio, 22, of Victoria, was killed in a crash during the Australian Watercross Nationals on the Southport Spit about 2.30pm. The championships were abandoned as shocked competitors grappled to come to terms with the tragedy.Australian Jet Sport Boating Association secretary Mandy Brown said it was a "tragic, tragic loss". "Everyone's just incredibly shocked," she said. "It's without doubt the worst day of any of our lives."Joseph was a magnificent young man and a very accomplished rider who had won many races, including overseas. He'll be sorely missed."Mr Scaturchio lived in Melbourne and was a member of the Victorian Jet Sport Boating Association, of which his father Tony is president.Ms Brown said the sport would hold a full inquiry into Mr Scaturchio's death. Water police and the Forensic Crash Unit are also investigating.

Jettribe USA and Jettribe Australia is proud to bring Rick Sherker to Australia to compete at the Australian 2012 Watercross Finals. “Packing for Australia... Thank you Jettribe Core Watercraft, Jettribe of Australia, Guy Gee Greenland, Kommander Industries, David Roberts, and everone else who has helped make this happen. I will be racing Pro Lites ski on a Superjet lined up by geeracing and Pro Open ski on David Robert's Kommander built Bullett V2. Would also like to thank all my 2012 sponsors: Jettribe, Jettrim, Bullett, Riva Motorsports, ADA racing, Full Spectrum, Hot Products, and Fly.”

When racing is done, the organizers of JetSki-Games are throwing a big party: Huge SH'BAM PARTY LMFAO on saturday night at 7pm by the ESPACE FORM MURET sport club members. Riders and others has to come and danse on LMFAO theme. Be there...

The organization of JetSki-Games in France is proud to announce the prize money of the event. Therefore, riders and Teams pay attention to this information. There is a 1000€ PRIZE MONEY for the GP runabout and GP ski winners.

For the third year in a row the SuperCup of Watercross kicks off the UWP-IJSBA National Watercross Tour on the best beaches this side of paradise. The stunning white sand and emerald green waters create the perfect backdrop for the opening round of the 2012 race season and it promises to be intense from the first moto to the final checkered flag. Defending national champions Dustin Farthing on his Factory Yamaha FZR in the Pro-Am Runabout Open class and Chris MacClugage in the Pro-Am Ski GP class - both will begin their quest for the 2012 national title in Panama City Beach, Florida. Panama City Beach, Florida offers the best beach vacation no questions asked and when coupled with the high energy excitement of the UWP-IJSBA National Watercross Tour the white sandy beach will glow red hot. Our host accommodations for the SuperCup of Watercross are the beautiful Boardwalk Beach Resort. The Hotels at the Boardwalk Beach Resort is the perfect location for any vacation traveler with tropical hotel rooms just steps from the Gulf of Mexico. With on-site restaurants & bars there's no need to leave the resort. If you're looking for something different we're located within walking distance to restaurants, bars & attractions including Spinnaker, Pineapple Willie's, Ripley's Believe It Or Not & Coconut Creek Miniature Golf.

US and International Offshore Jet Ski / PWC Racers, The best offshore PWC/ Jet Ski racers in the United States will be at the US Triple Crown of Offshore ("TCO") for round one of the 2012 three race TCO series. Test your skills against the best in the Pro Class or enter entry level classes including an amateur class. 1500.00 in prize money! Click on the attachment sign to download the Entry Form.