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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.

Jet Raid was held in Europe for first time last year in Greece and the International competitors had a great experience of the forceful Greek water of Saronikos. The event was successfully held under the supervision and organization of Jet Raid Greece with a close cooperation with Hellenic Jet Sports Boating Association (HJSBA). This year the race will be held in a new place, the famous Korinthean Bay. The race schedule is published on the Features section along with the rest of the details. For more information log in to www.jetraidgreece.com