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It is the second year of the historically first distance race on personal watercraft in the Czech Republic. On Sunday 17.5.2009 will start official international championship of the Czech Republic in the category of Long Distance. Competitors will have to ride as quickly as possible, the distance of 20 km on the river Elbe. The route this year will be from Děčín to Dobkovice and back. The first category will start provisionally at 14.00 and the second about an hour later. Le Mans start will be aplied. We will have two rounds, Stand Ups and Runabouts. In the starting area Děčín Music Festival Labe will take a place so be ready for big crowd of people. Registration for riders ends 10.5.2009. For more information how to register into the race please visit the official website:www.JETSKIGRANDPRIX.cz

According to the organization these are the latest news about the 2009 Jet Raid edition: a)the date is 21st to 29th November has been confirmed, b)Bertioga is the starting point and end of the event , is in the north side of Guaruja Island about 100km from Guarulhos the San Pablo international airport, c)Santos is the Brazilian port of arrival of the containers, d)in Brazil you can contact MR Anndre Prado to andre.prado@azsolutio.com.br for the temporary admission and e) on the oficial site www.jetraid.net you will find a link of waypoints and program on the left side.

December 1-6, Pattaya City, Thailand: The great success of last year’s tournament was a proud result of the cooperation of the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA), the Thai Jet Sports Boating Association (TJSBA) and Watercross World by Asian Multi Sports and Entertainment Co., Ltd who is the organizer and copy right owner of the event. We including riders, supporting team members and all participants created together a gorgeous racing ambience and an impressive race for our world sport industry. With the continuous expansion of the tournament, we would like to inform about the racing categories open for the 2009 event for preparation of all teams. Pro Categories: Limited for only the top 4 best riders or official representatives of each country. Cash Prize (USD) Fee (USD) 1. Pro Ski Open 15,000 / 7,500 / 3,750 $350 2. Pro Sport 800 Modified 10,000 / 5,000 / 2,500 $350 3. Pro R/A 800 Open 10,000 / 5,000 / 2,500 $350 4. Pro R/A Open 15,000 / 7,500 / 3,750 $350 5. Pro Freestyle 3,000 / 1,500 / 750 $250 Remarks : All “Sport modified” categories will be changed to “Sport GP” in year 2010. Further details will be provided in this year tournament. Pro-Am Categories (Open to all entries.) 6. Pro-Am Ski Open 1,000 / 500 / 250 $225 7. Pro-Am R/A Open 1,000 / 500 / 250 $225 8. Pro-Am R/A 4 Stroke Stock 600 / 300 / 150 $225 Expert and Amateur Categories (Open to all entries.) 9. Expert R/A 2 Stroke 1300 Open 600 / 300 / 150 $150 10. Amateur Ski Limited 400 / 200 / 100 $150 11. Amateur R/A 800 Limited 400 / 200 / 100 $150 12. Amateur Veterans R/A Open (40+) ** 400 / 200 / 100 $150 13. Amateur Women Ski Limited 400 / 200 / 100 $150 14. Amateur Freestyle 250 / 120 / 60 $150 Novice Categories (Open to all entries.) 15. Novice Ski 2 Stroke Stock 250 / 120 / 60 $135 16. Novice R/A Stock 250 / 120 / 60 $135

This year will have premieres of models of all the manufacturers. Last year Yamaha used for the first time its SHO and this edition will be continued the same road with the new FZR that promises will give us to speak about. The Peruvian team and the official European Yamaha of Luxembourg will come with them Cohnen Rainner and the Spanish Amador Ferrer and Marco Antonio Vivanco too. Kawasaki has added 10hp to the classic ULTRA a fact that can give a bonus and will make the difference for pilots like the French Pastorello and the Belgian Ente, Moss and Dewispelaere. Sea Doo for their side with the intelligent suspension hull will show if it is really useful under sea conditions, since all know the virtues of the engine of 255hp. The Brazilians are very lovers of the mark and we believe that pilots like Deninho Casarini can give a surprise with this brand. The Spanish pilot Juan Felix Bravo returns to the event after 4 editions being out but this time like HONDA official trying to take victories to this brand that I never participate in the event. Other ` pilots of the Jet Raid like Maricarmen Ortiz, Moreno, Camus, Saavedra, Hull among others hopes to see what will be better for this edition and this way to make its decision. From Hydrospace-Benelli we have no news. The four top manufacturer’s models are going to participate for the first time in this edition of Brazil.

Its all about racing and the Malaysian community is organizing an International event with prize money (RM 150.000,00). Special airfares and cargo for all races. For more information contact IJSBA promoter, Bidari Wira Sdn Bdh, fax:+60356339913, cell:+60123112000 or e-mail at, Abdul R Zabidin (abdulr.zabidin@mac.com).

According to UIM Aquabike organiser: “Dears Aquabikers due to the general strike with the complete block of the Martinique and Guadeloupe islands we must cancel the Martinique event and postpone to the 21 of June the Karujet in Guadeloupe. We are sorry for all inconvenience but by the actual situation it was the best decision to take.”

Rachel MacClugage and Jordan McLean took the overall win in the Four-Stroke Runabout Stoke class. Rachel sent us a few words about her emotions for her win: “Yes myself and Jordan McLean from the Cayman Islands took 1st in 4stroke stock class on a Yamaha SHO built R&D (Bill). The win was confirmed on Sunday. The race was very tough, it was cold and windy it was very rough just like the World finals. Chris was doing very well in 2nd place when a scoop grate bolt came out, which left the scoop grate hanging loose, it also ripped the threads out of the scoop grate holes, so the grate could not be put back on. At least our engine was good! Huge big thank you R&D Bill Chapin, Yamaha, & Chris MacClugage (Macc Racing) for making our win possible. Chris has no deal with Factory Yamaha. Yamaha did give us Chris's ski to use in the race. A lot of riders had engine problems, Dustin Farthing broke, Craig Warner broke, Nicolas Rius did maybe 500yards then broke!”