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London 6th April, 2012 - Motorsport comes to the centre of Plymouth’s shopping area when Powerboat P1 teams up with Heart Radio in Plymouth on Saturday, 14th April to promote the P1 AquaX Grand Prix of the Sea (19-20 May). Powerboat P1’s popular personal watercraft racing series, AquaX and its stablemate P1 SuperStock arrive in Civic Piazza outside the Guildhall in the city centre with a stunning display featuring AquaX racing skis and the Panther 28SS powerboat. The Heart Angels will be there providing fun for all the family, with face painting for kids and, of course, music from the city’s favourite radio station. There is a fabulous competition with the chance to win a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the National Marine Aquarium plus the opportunity to watch the racing from Powerboat P1’s VIP boat. Simply guess the correct number of Barracudas featured on the P1 SuperStock model race boat on display at the National Marine Aquarium in Coxside and enter the draw for the chance to win the amazing prize package. The competition leaflet also carries a 10% discount for entry to the Aquarium. “Heart is all about excitement, so teaming up with Powerboat P1 and its awesome free-to-watch Grand Prix of the Sea race weekend is natural for the station”, said Programme Controller Richard Spencer. “We’ll also be running our own competition for listeners to win VIP hospitality at the event.” The Plymouth Grand Prix of the Sea has been brought back to the city this year by the City Council to provide entertainment for spectators during the build up to the Olympic Torch Relay on Saturday, 19th May. “People will be able to arrive in the city early and enjoy the races in the Sound and then be in the right place to see the emotional arrival of the Olympic flame into Plymouth”, added Head of City Marketing Matt Cross. AquaX and SuperStock UK are Britain’s premier racing at sea categories, featuring competitive racing in sight of the shoreline. AquaX organisers are expecting over 20 personal watercraft on the start line so expect to see some outstanding action. The series features Plymouth rider Tim Cope taking on the best riders from the UK, including reigning champions Russell Marmon, Dave Huddleston and Duncan Johnstone plus series regulars and a host of newcomers. Provisional timetable for the Plymouth Grand Prix of the Sea: SATURDAY, 19 MAY 12:30-13:00 AQUAX QUALIFYING, 13:30-15:00 SUPERSTOCK MATCH RACING, 15:15-16:00 AQUAX RACE 01, 16:00-16:45 SUPERSTOCK RACE 01 16:30-18:00 TORCH RELAY PARADE, SUNDAY 20 MAY 12:00-12:45 SUPERSTOCK RACE 02, 13:15-14:00 AQUAX RACE 02 14:30-15:15 SUPERSTOCK RACE 03, PRIZE GIVING FOLLOWS FINAL RACE

The 2012 JETSKI GAMES is the national jetski event not to miss, all rider from all categories Runabout, Stand up, freestyle and Sport Open will be ready to fight on the water. Race is open to Novice riders to professional from France and Europe. . The riders should be trained to show their talent and prove they deserve win the 2012 JETSKI GAMES. The ROOKIES JETSKI GAMES is the race specially for the hopes jetski kids ! Between 14 and 16 years old, tracers will be in confrontation for a competition which will be tight. Indeed, the junior category being expanding, it becomes important for the SHOW and the prestige of these young hopes! Lot of good riders such as François Médori, Steven Dauliach, Valentin Dardillat, Franky Zapata, Kévin Reiterer told us their enthusiasm concerning the JETSKI GAMES and give to the event professionalism and credibility which make of this event THE race not miss in 2012. It is on a lovely place close to Toulouse (France) that racers are going to fight for those who wish to aspire to the victory of the JETSKI GAMES on 2012. Classes: Runabout Promotion, Runabout GP, Ski Promotion, Ski GP, Ski girl (depends on the number of riders), Ski freestyle (depends on the number of riders), Sport Open (depends on the number of riders). More information at www.jetski-games.com

BRP is proud to support the 2012 Pro Hydro-X tour. Come out and see where champions are made at the 2012 Sea-Doo Pro Hydro-X Tour. The tour kicks off May 5-6 in Tavares, Fla., and features multiple race sites across the southeastern U.S. Along with the exciting races, classes will be available for racers from beginners to Pro and includes free admission for spectators to most of the events. Closed Course Racing will be in the following cities: Tavares, Fla., Macon, Ga., Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Atlanta, Ga. The HydroDrag circuit and RIVA Racing HydroDrag Finals will be in Polk City, Fla, Atlanta, GA., and Sarasota or Naples, Fla. Sea-Doo is the title sponsor for the 16th consecutive year for the tour and HydroTurf, Blowsion, Jettribe. RIVA Racing is the presenting sponsor this season. All competitions will be sanctioned by the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) from Halfmoon Bay, Calif. and qualify for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty Program. BRP continues to lead the industry by supporting PWC racers with the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty, the only racer contingency program in the sport, offering additional funds to racers finishing on the podium* aboard Sea-Doo watercraft. This “open sponsorship” is available to all modern* Sea-Doo watercraft racers rewarding them for top finishes and to help fund their racing efforts. The Racing season begins with a strong buzz about the new Sea-Doo RXP-X that turns tighter and connects the rider to the machine like no other model before it. On the heels of James Bushell winning both the PRO Open and PRO GP World Championships on the new T3 hull, expectations are high for X-TEAM riders. For 2012 many of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty

Offshore Racing Legend and PWCOFFSHORE Hall of Famer Billy Womack to participate in awards ceremony awarding the new PWCOFFSHORE Hall of Fame member to be inducted in July of 2012 at the 2012 LB2CAT. Womack made history on racing his tricky Polaris's.

All Ski riders that competed in Karujet 2012 race deserve the congratulations since it was a big achievement bearing in mind the wavy and windy conditions. After four days racing on the podium were found three French rider, Valentin Dardillat, second Vincent Villat and third, Jimmy Pons. Top five places were completed by Waldeck Deumier and Morgan Poret.

A day after the completion of the event and the final results have not been published even on UIM’s web page. There is a lot of talking involved about the results and timing of the second day in this four day race. However, since we have not been present to event we are not able to criticize anything. The fact is that Davy Vaitilingon won the race in Pro Runabout class on a Kawasaki Ultra 300X prepared by Farthing Racing. On the other hand American rider Craig Warner was very unlucky since his Farthing Racing race boat broke down many times as he experienced many issues (like overheating problems, etc.) although he leaded the race many times. Things were not very positive for Team Pastorello for another year in Guadeloupe. The final results will be published as soon as they will be released officially.

Karen Jacobs, not only was she the mother of the great Jeff Jacobs, but she was always a fierce competitor in the Pro Womens Ski during the late 1980's and early 90's. Jet Ski enthusiasts and old time spectators still remember her or even had watched her on the video tape in the early nineties. Well done Karen.